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 […]
Lou Gehrig’s Disease by Julie Owen
Lou Gehrig’s disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a motor neuron disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There are upper and lower motor neurons that are both a part of the neuromuscular system. The upper motor neurons send messages from the brain to the spinal cord, while the […]
Microbiology Unknown Report | Proteus vulgaris
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Report by TABITHA MATTHEWS MICROBIOLOGY FALL 2012 INTRODUCTION The discipline of microbiology has many applications in science and medicine. This unknown laboratory study was an exercise in identifying two bacterium using varied scientific techniques in a lab. The practical application of this study includes determining unknown bacteria in/on patients, surfaces, and foods […]
Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology
INTRODUCTION Knowing the identity of microorganisms is beneficial because it allows healthcare professionals the ability to determine the organism’s pathogenicity, to prescribe the right antibiotics, as well as the correct dose, and to effectively treat infections and illnesses in the human body. Microorganisms are also helpful within the human body to aid in the digestion […]
What is Meningitis by Karla Posos
The first few questions that are probably popping into your head right now are, ‘What is meningitis? Do I have meningitis? How do I treat it? How did I get this? Am I going to die!?’ Well, you’re in luck, because it turns out that I will, hopefully, be able to answer all your questions. […]
Marfan Syndrome by Laura Puckett
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the person’s connective tissue. The connective tissue holds organs in place and attach skin to bones and provide support to blood vessels. The gene that is inherited in this syndrome is the fibrillin gene. This protein makes connective tissue elastic and strong so organs can move around […]