THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) By Tatiana Sparks
I chose to make my article about one of the most well-known and dangerous diseases – AIDS which is caused by HIV. I doubt that many people don`t know what these two abbreviations mean, but in this way, AIDS is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is easy to find out […]
Information About Melanoma by Kevin Graeler
Causing approximately forty-eight thousand deaths around the world each year, melanoma proves to be the most deadly form of skin disease yet discovered. The effects of this disease are found in the form of tumors that become evident in the human body, including exposed skin or other areas. This form of cancer is most prevalent […]
Overview of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a heredity disease that causes severe damage to one’s digestive system and lungs, as it greatly affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. Cystic Fibrosis causes these secretions to plug up tubes and ducts, including those in the lungs and pancreas. It is caused by a mutation in a […]
Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology Unknown Paper
MICROBIOLOGY UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Kayla Cook April 30, 2013 General Microbiology INTRODUCTION Understanding and distinguishing microorganisms from one another is a necessary step when trying to recognize how they play a part in not only humans but in the world. By identifying a microorganism, a patient can be diagnosed and treated, an organism can […]
What is Pancreatic Cancer by Meagan Waters
The pancreas is an organ that lies horizontally in your abdomen behind the lower part of your stomach. The tissue of the pancreas is where pancreatic cancer begins to grow. There are various symptoms of pancreatic cancer which don’t occur until the disease is in an advanced stage. The causes of pancreatic cancer are not […]
What is Cervical Cancer by Diane Romero
Cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. These cells can form a mass of tissue called a tumor. Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of a woman’s uterus – it connects the uterus to the […]
What is Group B Streptococcus in Infants by Kerrisha Martin
Over the years I have been introduced to many different diseases and bacteria that affect women’s health more than men’s. One particular bacterium that I found interesting was Group B Streptococcus or more specifically group B strep in infants. When I first heard of the disease I assumed it was a form of strep throat […]
Breast Cancer by Meghan Ryckman
When you read of cancer, you hear that the likelihood of being diagnosed with it is more rare than not. This isn’t entirely true, especially when it comes to breast cancer. So, what is breast cancer exactly? Breast cancer is cancer-forming cells that are found in the breast. This type of cancer is not only […]
Acupuncture for Alzheimer’s by Alexandra Johnson
Dementia of any kind, and Alzheimer’s in particular, is a devastating disease, that takes an extraordinarily high emotional toll on the patient and even on his or her family members. It significantly increases a person’s chance of dying, costs large amounts of money, and at best can be slowed down or a little bit reversed […]
What is Clostridium Difficile by Farrah Poe
Clostridium difficile is a germ that causes watery diarrhea. The germ is highly contagious if a person comes in contact with someone or a surface that hasn’t been sanitized. Hospital infections interest me because I work in a hospital and Clostridium difficile, also known as “C-Diff”, affects as many as 500,000 Americans each year. Clostridium […]