What is Chronic Kidney Disease by Samiya Tazeen
Chronic Kidney Disease, also known as Chronic Kidney Failure, is when your kidneys work less than normal. When kidney disease progresses, it will usually lead to kidney failure also known as end-stage kidney disease. End-stage kidney disease often requires dialysis or a kidney transplant for the survival of a patient. But, early detection of kidney […]
What is Macular Degeneration by Lilli Goldman
Imagine a hole in the center of your vision, one you can’t look over or under, to the left or to the right of. A central vision obstruction like this is one of the salient characteristics of Macular Degeneration, a common cause of vision loss for persons over age 50. It results from damage to […]
How Do You Treat Tuberculosis by Ammara Semeen
Tuberculosis is a disease that is caused by a bacterium called as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is mostly called as TB. Tuberculosis mostly occurs in the lungs. Some of the other parts of the body where Tuberculosis can occur are Kidneys, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB shows the symptoms of the disease, which […]
Discussion Section | Microbiology Unknown Report, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Microbiology Discussion and Conclusion section of a microbiology lab report. In microbiology class students are asked at the end of the semester to identify unknown bacteria using all the lab techniques they have learned and practiced throughout the semester. Here is a sample of a section of the final lab report that must be handed […]
What is Aortic Valve Stenosis by Madison Baysinger
Aortic valve stenosis (also called aortic stenosis or AS) is a condition where the heart’s aortic value has narrowed. This narrowing causes blood flowing from the left ventricle to the aorta and arteries to be impeded. It is estimated that up to 1.5 million people in the United States- with 500,000 of those being severe […]
Identifying Staphylococcus aureus | Microbiology Unknown Lab
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 120, Alternate 3 Emily Specter May 5, 2015 Professor Jay Snaric Introduction to Microbiology Spring 2015 INTRODUCTION Although naked to the eye, microorganisms play a key role in the lives of every human being. In the health field, while microorganisms are responsible for causing diseases, they are also […]
Bacillus cereus vs. Bacillus subtilis | Microbiology Unknown Lab Report
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Kelly Downar Spring 2015 Introduction Identifying a specific bacterium from a wide variety of bacteria is important in trying to help a sick patient take the correct preventative measures needed. It is essential in knowing the right bacteria causing the problem, so that the person can be treated in the […]
Sex Hormones and Multiple Sclerosis Link by Kelcey Rankin
Unless someone you know well or love has Multiple Sclerosis, it is probably safe to assume your knowledge is limited to a few facts. Multiple Sclerosis, or it’s common acronym MS, is a chronic, progressively debilitating, incurable disease. MS occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin, a sheath or covering that protects nerve […]
Allergies: An Easy to Read Article by Dalal Abduljaleel
Allergies are associated with the immune system. Allergies take place when the immune system produces antibodies as a reaction to any strange substances. Those antibodies work as a protection against anything that would lead to any sickness or infection. As a reaction, the immune system identifies an allergen as harmful and can inflame different body […]
Alzheimer’s: An Easy to Read Article by Lauren VonOehsen
Alzheimer’s is a disease in which it starts to affect ones’ memory, behavior, and daily life tasks. It is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a term that describes a range of symptoms associated with signs of decreasing memory and skills due to physical changes in the brain. About 60-80% of dementia cases […]
