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Cassandra C. is a 17-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Cassandra C. refused treatment for her cancer with the full support of her mother, Jackie Fortin, and their decisions pitted them against Cassandra’s doctors, the lower court system, and eventually the Connecticut Supreme Court (Macklin, 2015). This paper discusses the ethical dilemma posed by Cassandra’s case and will include the ethical principles of patient autonomy, which means “that individuals have the right to…

The aetiology of multiple sclerosis has been an intensely researched topic for several years. With many studies investigating different environmental and genetic risks, it is clear that multiple sclerosis is a complex multi factorial demyelinating disorder which has affected approximately 2.5 million people worldwide. In recent years, there has been a new area of research in multiple sclerosis which has engaged the interest of many scientists; the relationship between multiple sclerosis and…

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a disease that causes skin inflammation. It is very common, with more than 15 million people suffering from eczema here in the United States. About 20% of infants and young children have eczema symptoms. Even though the exact cause of eczema is still unknown, there are possible factors on why people contract eczema. There are many options to treating eczema symptoms, but there is no cure. More research has to be done to find a cure for this itchy and painful…

INTRODUCTION Sitting down at the computer, a thing every human does these days, is becoming just as addicting as smoking with the exception of not inhaling a deadly drug. This activity is affecting those who sit at the computer for hours, as they unknowingly are increasing their chances of death one click at a time. However, this doesn’t only occur from sitting behind a computer screen. It can also arise from other everyday activities such as driving, eating meals or even just doing your day to…

I am a second year undergraduate student studying polymer engineering at Case Western Reserve University. The purpose of this memo is to introduce a technology called Ocumetics bionic lens and its significance. Definition of Ocumetics Bionic Lens • Ocumetics bionic lens is a type of hollow polymer chambered lens used to be implanted in human’s eye and correct the eye vision for an entire lifetime. o Invented by Dr. Garth Webb and his team of visual scientists o This technology lets the…

There are two main types of testicular cancer; Seminoma and Non-seminoma. Seminoma is more popular in males between the ages of 25 – 55 years whereas, Non-seminoma affects younger men between the ages of 15-35 years. (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2014.) Importance for Self-Examination It is incredibly important to self-examine yours or your partner’s testicles in order to catch potential testicular cancer (or other illnesses) early. Testicular cancer can have a negative effect on an individual’s…

opportunities and assistance in regards to cancer research, patients, and to the families of those affected by the fight against or loss to cancer. An uncle of mine lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. His doctor told him he had three months to live at the time of his diagnosis, but fortunately was granted four. Another uncle lost his ongoing battle with colon cancer a few years later. His unfortunate circumstance was drawn out for nearly two years. Cancer takes the lives of countless…

A 10 year old girl, who underwent heart surgeries is asking her favorite toy company to create a doll that has surgical chest scar, just like hers. Although, the company hasn’t commented about the petition yet, her family is still hopeful that the little girl’s request will eventually be heard, after the firm released a diabetes care kit for dolls. In the Change.org site, Lamaya Sakales explained that she was born with congenital heart defect. She said she has a scar running through her chest,…

Autoimmunity and the Endocrine System Chad Martin Nursing 631 Grand Canyon University December 12, 2015 Introduction The immune system in the human body is protection. Protection not only from infectious disease processes and foreign bodies but from ourselves. The immune system is great to have when working well, however, there can be unintended and serious consequences when the system fails and initiates inappropriate responses to our bodies own cells. Autoimmunity specifically is the…

its early stages, FAP has no symptoms. That is why genetic testing or endoscopic screening starting at puberty when polyps first appear is so important. The diagnosis can and should be made before symptoms and colorectal cancer occur.” In other cases, such as late-onset ovarian cancer, it is good to know before tumours and such develop, because this could mean that the afflicted person could never have children. While some people think knowing this information may lead to negative lifestyle…