What is Atrial Fibrillation by Kristin Matushek
The heart is one of the main organs in your body that you want to keep healthy and strong. The heart pumps your blood to the necessary organs to keep you alive and moving. Anything that goes wrong with your heart is a horrible situation, especially if it is a family member. Atrial Fibrillation most […]
Staphylococcus aureus | Microbiology Unknown Paper
Staphylococcus aureus UNKNOWN LAB REPORT General Microbiology Fall 2013 INTRODUCTION: Bacteria exist in millions and contain different properties. The structure of a bacterium can determine its pathogenicity and virulence. Each bacterium reacts differently in different environments. These factors are helpful in diagnosing and treating diseases or producing antibiotics. The methods used in this […]
What is Williams Syndrome by Christina Steger
Williams Syndrome (also known as Williams-Beuren Syndrome) is a rare genetic disorder that affects about one in 7,500-20,000 individuals. It is known as an autosomal dominant condition in which there is a deletion of genetic material from a specific region of chromosome 7. Those affected by Williams Syndrome are known to generally have distinct facial […]
Is Obesity a Disease? by Rachel Yu
Millions of Americans each day are in a battle. They fight to keep the pounds off. Sadly, this is a war that many Americans are losing. Over 190 million Americans are overweight or obese, equaling almost two-thirds of the American population (Doane). Despite the abundance of resources available to American, obesity, a preventable and curable […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Staphylococcus epidermidis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Jessica Palmer, Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this lab was to identify two unknown bacteria from a mixed culture. The reason for identification of unknown bacteria was to help students recognize different bacteria through different biochemical tests. This is important in the medical field because identification of […]
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 […]
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 is 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 […]