What is Turner Syndrome by Kristine Wilson
Gonadal dysgenesis or Turner syndrome is the condition where one of the X chromosomes is missing in a female. Turner syndrome was first discovered by a man named Otto Ullrich and his partner Doctor Henry Turner, who Turner Syndrome was named after. They discovered it after observing some of their female patients and noticing differences […]
Information About Malaria by Allison Griesedieck
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that infects a specific type of mosquito that feeds on humans. The parasite affects the individual bitten by the mosquito then goes into the liver and moves to the bloodstream. This disease can sometimes be fatal. However, malaria can be cured, most times, if it is diagnosed […]
What is Muscular Dystrophy? By Jenisis Wilson
Muscular dystrophy also known as MD is grouped in over more than 30 inherited diseases, in which muscle fibers are damaged. Out of the many types of MD, there are nine distinct types of the disease. Symptoms of MD can develop as early as infancy, while others may not surface until adulthood. Myotonic MD is […]
Alcohol Effects on Health
Hitting happy hour after work for a drink or two may help your heart health, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Though there is a fine line between heart healthy and overdoing it. Too much alcohol can be hazardous to health, increasing risk of heart diseases, depression, and cancer. Overdoing anything can be dangerous […]
How to Treat Infant Eczema by Samantha Mier
You take your baby to the doctor because her baby acne hasn’t quite cleared up and she has been scratching. The doctor tells you that it is eczema and you freeze. What is eczema? You’ve never heard of it: is it contagious, will it go away? The doctor calmly explains that eczema is a skin […]
Dangers of Hypertension by Melissa Stephens
Hypertension is simply high blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured by systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. It is measured in millimeters of mercury, a pressure measurement. The top number, systolic, is the pressure in the arteries when a person’s heart contracts. The bottom number, diastolic, is the […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Bacillus subtilis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT (Bacillus subtilis) Josie Behr Microbiology Lab Report for Unknown Bacteria Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION: Microorganisms make up not only sixty percent of the earth’s biomass, but also generate over half of the oxygen one breaths each day (Fascinating Facts). Since the earth is made up of mostly microorganisms it is extremely important to […]
CPR Certification Memphis | Healthcare Provider CPR Memphis
Memphis healthcare providers such as nurses, doctors, and dentists need CPR certification to work in contact with patients. Classes must be American Heart Association approved to be accepted by most employers and facilities. Nursing students need to become CPR certified before they can participate in clinicals. Please enjoy this summary of Bacillus subtilis from a […]
Microbiology Unknown | Enterobacter aerogenes | Microbiology Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Rachel Owens Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION Distinguishing between microbes is very significant. Knowing what agent is causing a disease can be vital for determining the accurate treatment for that particular disease. Equally important, is being aware of which microbes are favorable to have and important for homeostasis. The point of this […]
What is Asthma By Michelle Pottgen
What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition that affects ones ability to breath. Asthma can be mildly persistent, moderate, or severe. People with asthma will have airways that will always be inflamed. This means that smooth muscle on the inside of the bronchial tube will become swollen, causing the person not being able to get […]