9 Things You Must Know About Ovarian Cysts by Tarik Kavazovic
You may have never heard of ovarian cysts but believe it or not, most women have them sometimes in their lives. Ovarian cysts are similar to blisters. They are sac or pocket like and usually form on top of or within the tissue of the ovary. Usually they are harmless and go away without any […]
9 Things You Must Know About the Gardasil Vaccine by Tiffani Beekman
A vaccine is described as a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute, treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease. Gardasil is a vaccine administered today for preventative measures […]
9 Things You Must Know About Fibroids By Rhea Becnel
Fibroids are tumors that are benign (non-cancerous) and can originate in the uterus or cervix of a woman. They can grow in the uterus lining, such as the myometrium of the uterus. Fibroids can affect any woman, although it is rare for women under the age of twenty. Women need to see their OB/GYN yearly […]
9 Things you must Know About Testicular Cancer By Jessica Chandler
Testicular Cancer is a very serious disease causing the cells in one or both testicles to become malignant. There are many things to know about detection, symptoms, treatments, and survival of testicular cancer. 9 of the main things to know about this disease are listed in this paper. 1.) White men are far more likely […]
9 Things You Must Know About Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy by Emily Mulchek
Benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a gland in the male body that provides milky secretions for the sperm to swim in. The urethra also runs through the prostate gland. When a male suffers from BPH the urethra that is inside the prostate gland […]
Format for Microbiology Lab Paper | Unknown Lab Report
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Unknown Number 111- Gram Negative By: Allyson Peludat 12/3/2013 Microbiology 203 Fall 2013 Introduction Microbes are everywhere. Microbes, or bacteria, are in the grass, in the toilet, in Antarctica and even make up the human body. The number one misinterpreted statement is, “Bacteria is bad”. Bacteria allow humans to survive every […]
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 […]
What is Tourette Syndrome by Caroline Coley
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a disorder that I have come to understand through a childhood shared with my brother who was diagnosed at 11 with this disorder. This became a shared experience as my family learned about my brother’s disorder and how we could help him cope. It was not an easy childhood, however, as […]
What is Second Hand Smoke by Jillian Thornton
Many smokers do not think about the effects cigarette smoking can have on the people in their surroundings. There are two types of smoke that come from cigarettes, mainstream and sidestream smoke. Mainstream smoke is what the smoker breathes out when they exhale. Sidestream smoke is produced from the burning end of the cigarette. Both […]