What is Osteoporosis by Megan Poley
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens and thins bones until they reach a point where they become very fragile and break easily. People with osteoporosis most often break the bones in the wrist, hip, and spine, but any bone in the body can break due to this disease. Osteoporosis is not a disease that can […]
A Look at Cancer by Madeline Sosa
Cancer by definition is the “disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of a body,” according to Google definitions. It affects millions of people in the U.S. yearly whether through genetics from family or from other cases due to smoking, second-hand smoke, or from exposure to radiation, just to name […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Treatments by Tiffani Beekman
The inside of a human heart has four chambers and four valves lined by a thin membrane called an endocardium. The four chambers consist of the right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, and left ventricle. The four valves within those chambers are the tricuspid valve, mitral (bicuspid) valve, aortic semilunar valve, and pulmonary semilunar valve. […]
Overview of Tuberculosis by Schnikia Pool
Overview of TB: TB also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be spread very easily. This disease can attack the kidneys, brain, and even the spine. The most common is the lungs. This bacterium can be spread by just breathing the contaminated air. It can’t be done by kissing, touching, or even eating off the same […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Bacillus subtilis
Unknown Lab Report Adam J Bree General Microbiology I Spring 2013 I. Introduction The ability to accurately identify bacteria is important, especially in a healthcare setting. Correctly identifying bacteria and their metabolic characteristics provides information that is useful in prescribing treatments for patients. The purpose of this lab is to use various tests […]
Understanding Malaria
1. Overview Malaria is one of the most dangerous diseases worldwide; especially in developing countries with warm climates. This disease is caused by a parasite. You’ll get this disease when an infected mosquito bites you. You should be very careful when you travel to some countries that have a high risk of this disease. There […]
An Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease by Eric Raines
Alzheimer’s disease is a very common disease within the elderly population. This disease does not have a cure; it will only get worse as time goes on. It is a disease that can be very difficult for the patient and everyone involved with that person. Alzheimer’s wipes out a person’s memory, as well as other […]
Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) | Unknown Micro Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Rio Hall Microbiology BIO:203.604 Spring Semester/2013 INTRODUCTION The ability to determine an unknown microorganism and isolate more than one unknown microorganism from a mixed culture is beneficial to humankind for multiple reasons. Predominantly, healthcare professionals need to ascertain the specific cause of an illness in order to be able to properly […]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus by Daniella Horn
Human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known by its abbreviation HIV, is a disease that attacks white blood cells known as CD4 T-cells in the body. The main function of CD4 T-cells is to aid in the human immune system. AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is the third and final stage of the HIV process but […]
Basics About Meningitis by Shelby Honeycutt
Meningitis is the medical term used to explain inflammation of the protective coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The condition requires immediate evaluation and observation by a physician. If left untreated meningitis may result in hearing loss, neurological impairment, brain damage, or death. Infants and children are most susceptible, followed by adolescents and young […]