Blood diamond

become damaged: Blood begins accumulating under the fibrous tissue of the scalp muscle and the dense vascular connective tissue (periosteum) that envelopes the bones of the skull. This condition could lead to a life-threatening hemorrhage. Symptoms may include: Swelling of the head – this swelling is usually spread out across the head, the fluid indents upon palpation and shifts when the baby’s head is repositioned. Hypovolemic shock – a fast heartbeat, abnormally low blood pressure,…

I was a child raised by a single mother that was ill with cancer since I was 1 year old. Due to this fact I was frequently visiting doctors and hospitals with her. I believe this is how my love for science developed. I loved seeing all the equipment and listening to the doctors explain how they worked. I believe that I lean towards oncology and cellular function of the body due to the high rates of cancer that has affected my family. The most notable and impacting family member is my mother…

but receiving treatment for hiv infection lowers the risk for the baby lowers the risk of them catching it.HIV through breastfeeding. when you are exposed to the blood of someone who is HIV positive it can be a risk factor. This includes sharing needles for HIV drug use or getting a tattoo with contaminated instruments. Safety regulations generally…

they experience reduction in growth during their third trimester due to limitations in size of the uterus (Vagero & Leon, 1994). Research involving monozygous and dizygous twins has determined that the lighter twin was more likely to develop higher blood pressure and have increased cardiovascular disease risk (Baird, Osmond, MacGregor, Snieder, Hales, & Phillips, 2001). This information suggests that two individuals who experience the same intrauterine environment can have varying birth weights,…

Clayton Johnson was 56 years old when he was convicted in 1993 for the murder of his wife Janice Johnson, who died on February 20th, 1989. Clayton was a carpenter, high school industrial arts teacher, church volunteer, and father of two. Clayton had already been heading out to work when Janice died. That morning Janice had fallen down the stairs, hit her head and been knocked unconscious, and by the time her body was discovered and rushed to hospital it had already been too late. She had been…

The pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanges occur and the blood that leaves the lungs is now oxygenated and can be transported to the systemic circulation after traveling back through the heart and leaving the left ventricle. Within the systemic circulation, oxygenated blood is not only transported systemically, but wastes are removed from tissues and then returned…

When Blood Takes Away from Your Life - Rodney Lemay What is a Bleeding Disorder: Quality of life is a very important aspect to consider and if that can be improved upon, it is wise to do so. Bleeding disorders often fall unnoticed and can have harmful effects on the body. Many people even put up with the symptoms of a bleeding disorder without even knowing that they are doing so. A bleeding disorder can go unchecked as they are commonly relatable to a woman 's period for example. The usual side…

fistula “steals” too much blood from the hand. Causing poor circulation to the hand, symptoms include numbness and cold in the hand, can also cause pain in the hand. (break space) • Infection, both patient and caretakers need to watch for redness,…

Gang violence in America is a huge problem but Canada’s gang population has become a strong issue with the tremendous amount of groups they have reached. A youth gang is an association including various amounts of people who are a part of criminal activity and who have created a group identity. These groups usually are formed in places that have people facing disadvantages and inequality within their community. Gangs deal with a high usage of drugs, weapons and violence. Youth gangs have…

expertise to describe a quick way to test for Ebola. The author thinks that instead of banning all flights, "scanning" people, or quarantine, a simple blood test could be used. Banning flights could prevent healthcare workers from reaching areas that are in dire need of help. It would probably end up doing more harm than good. If someone underwent this simple blood test before they boarded the plane, the test results would be back by the time they landed from an 8-hour long transatlantic flight.…