What is Cellulitis by Dina Imsirevic
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that can occur on any part of the body but is most common on the lower legs. Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are the typical causes for Cellulitis. This infection may appear on the exterior side of one’s skin, but it may also extend and move into the bloodstream and lymph […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Amanda Whitehead
The Carpal Tunnel is a passageway that surrounds the median nerve and tendons in our forearm, it consists of ligaments and bones at the bottom of our hands. The median nerve starts from the forearm and runs to the palms of our hands, it controls the feelings to the anatomical side of the fingers and […]
Living with Asperger Syndrome by Ellen Stackle
Asperger Syndrome is one of many diagnoses that fall under the Autism Spectrum. Part of Asperger Syndrome is difficulty with social skills, language, and sensory issues. As the word spectrum implies, there are many levels of ability in Autism. Those who are closer to the lower end of the spectrum typically have great difficulty speaking, […]
Depression by Kellie Anton
The older we become, I think we can all agree that life gets tougher. We experience new difficulties and more problems start to occur that all add up to be intense pressure that we put on ourselves. Life is one big roller coaster; a day can change everything. The most important thing we need to […]
Atopic Dermatitis by Brittany Blumer
Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is dry patches of skin that can appear anywhere on the body and usually itch. These patches frequently appear on the inner bends of the arms and legs, the chest, neck, face, wrists, ankles, and even the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. The patches range in color from red […]
Migraines Are Not Just Bad Headaches by Angela Lamb
Despite popular belief among non-migraine sufferers, migraines are not just really bad headaches. In addition to a really bad headache, migraine sufferers, most commonly women, also experience nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Curious to learn more about why females are largely the recipients of this annoying and often disabling problem I dove […]
What is Antibiotic Resistance by Melody Bier
A major concern in the healthcare field today is the growing problem of overuse and misuse of antibiotics leading to bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. The problem of antibiotic resistance is one that not only will affect us at a professional level, but also at a personal level. This is a global issue that […]
What is Anorexia Nervosa by Melisa Crnolic
Eating disorders in children and early adults have sharply increased over the years. However, it should come as no surprise, especially in females. Females are more worried than men about their bodies and compare themselves too much to the celebrities and models they see. Young females compare their bodies to their friends and will complain […]
Alzheimer’s Disease by Megan Poley
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of Dementia that slowly gets worse over time. Dementia is a loss of brain function that can happen with certain kinds of diseases. Genes and environmental factors play a role in Alzheimer’s, but the causes are not fully clear. If you are older you are more likely to get this […]
Diabetes by Cory Do
Diabetic patients have found many welcoming hospitals and facilities, which help aid them through the process of living life with a diabetic disease. This topic was chosen because there are people in society who are unaffected and have little knowledge about diabetes. The goal is to inform, help people with a higher chance of contracting […]