smear, Lifelens can digitally illustrate anemia, visualize blood cell rupture and parasites, and detect malaria. This can also reduce the costs of diagnosing malaria and increase the availability of treatment. What is Malaria? Malaria is a disease of warm, humid climates where pools of water constitute perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. The parasite was identified in human blood in 1880, but it
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development despite the burden of a wide range of chronic illness’. For Adolescents and young adults, gaining autonomy is essential which is imposed while enduring management of a chronic illness. Obviously with illness’ such as cancer, Sickle cell disease, Cystic Fibrosis and asthma; the vulnerability involved with daily activities directly affect ones confidence in behaving in line with social norms. As S.Morgan states these chronic illnesses
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Validation of the dried blood spots in monitoring toxoplasmosis Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa and it has a vast worldwide distribution. Cats are the definitive host of T. gondii, and all other hosts in which only asexual reproduction can occur are defined as intermediate hosts. Humans are known to be infected by many routes: a) Ingestion of Toxoplasma tissue cyst or pseudocysts with raw or partly cooked meat or during hand-to-mouth contact
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Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that results from genetic abnormalities. The treatment for CF is oxygen therapy and physical therapy. Patients also are on antibiotics and synthetic enzymes. 5. Sickle cell anemia is, a genetic disorder, in the blood that limits the body’s oxygen supply. The incidence of Sickle cell anemia occurs more in African Americans. The ratio is 1 in 400 African American babies. 6. Huntington’s disease affects the central nervous system. Overtime the
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1. Portray Trisomy 21st, Turner’s, Klinefelters’s, Patau’s, Edward’s, Jacob’s, and XXX syndromes (Pp. 49, 57, class notes) Trysomy 21st aka Down Syndrome. Genetic condition in the 21st pair of chromosomes in which the female has an extra X chromosome for a total of 47. Turner's occurs in the 23rd pair of chromosomess in which the male is missing the Y chromosome. The male will now have 45 chromosomes instead of 46 and may not have fully developed sex organs . Klinefelter's occurs in the
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functions and malfunctions such as heart disease, and it could be caused by, diabetes, high blood pressure, past heart attacks, and they can lead to heart attacks if left untreated, and they also cause shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness, but there are still many more of heart attack/heart disease failures by these malfunctions too, by cardiomyopthies, coronary artery disease, diseases of the heart valves, heart defects present at birth and lung disease such as Emphysema. And their symptoms also
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Stem Cells For as long as humans exist optimal health will continue to remain necessary for a productive life. As new medical discoveries are made each year humans become healthier, and their life expectancy increases. Stem cell research, a relatively new field, aims to improve and lengthen human life. The possibility that stem cells could cure many long term health problems makes this research beneficial to the human race. The value of stem cells comes from their ability to replicate many times
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(HORMONAL INJECTIONS) Leader: Leonard T. Gultiano Members: Gail Joanne Dela Cruz Anjo Avila Miko Itable John Paulo Bulaong Rizaldy Amponin Jr. Depo-Provera® Hormonal Injections What are Depo-Provera® hormonal injections? Depo-Provera® is a female hormonal method of birth control. It's very effective in preventing pregnancy. Depo-Provera® contains a synthetic (man-made) form of the hormone progesterone, called depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). The
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conditions that can complicate a pregnancy include cancer, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, HIV, AIDS, and certain other sexually transmitted diseases. (http://pregnancy.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Medical_Reasons_for_Abortion)” These complication put the women’s and the fetus life at a risk. “Some health complications that affect the baby include Down syndrome, trisomy 18, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Tay-Sachs, and Anencephaly (http://pregnancy.lovetoknow
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Sciences HCA/240 Version 4 Health and Diseases | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces the student to the basic principles of illness and disease commonly seen in the health care environment. Topics may include infectious and noninfectious diseases, environmental health, and the promotion of good health practices. In addition, students will be introduced to common disease and medical procedure terminology.
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