Blood diamonds

Hematology is the study of blood and how it relates to health and disease (“Blood Disorders”). Hematologists study blood disorders, what causes them, and how to prevent, treat, and cure them (“Blood Basics”). Advances in this field have helped increase the quality of life in people who suffer from blood disorders. For example, CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia) used to be treated with chemotherapy, which kills rapidly dividing cells, both healthy and diseased. Because of studies in hematology,…

The etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma are still unknown but some risk factors have been recognized which are cirrhosis, hepatitis B or C, heavy alcohol use, obesity, diabetes, hereditary conditions such as hemochromatosis and intake of aflatoxin-contaminated food (arun j). Cirrhosis is the primary factor risk for developing HCC. Based on (), 90-95% of people who develop HCC have underlying cirrhosis. The cirrhosis is a condition where the normal liver tissue are replaced by scar tissue after…

What does the HIV virus do once inside the body? The HIV virus invades and kills certain types of cell that are crucial in the prevention of disease in the immune system. More specifically, they target T-helper cells, which are a type of lymphocyte. The T-helper cells act to produce and release cytokines, which stimulate various immune responses e.g. interleukins trigger B lymphocytes to differentiate into plasma cells which produce antibodies that are crucial in fighting disease. When the…

A 38 years old gentleman presented to orthopaedic outpatient department with complains of pain in the left foot following a twisting injury. On examination, it was noticed that the patient had deformed toes in both the feet since birth. The deformity was not associated with any other complains. There was no familial history of the same. General and systemic examination of the patient was within normal limits. There was no history of any congenital condition which might point towards any syndrome…

A First Case of HIV/AIDS Contamination in the United States in the early/mid 80's HIV/AIDS first appears in the United Stated in the early 80's. Because it seems at first to affect only gays men, the disease took the named of "gay cancer" and was described as an auto destruction of the immune system due of sexual orientation. In 1982, it was found that the disease was also touching heterosexual and was renamed AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.) The Republican Party funded the…

fluid and hemorrhages under the skin. This treatment modality will give physical incitement and signs that patient can't provide. Finally, taping will encourage phagocytosis therefore lactic acid will be formed at the end. This will be a stimulant for the proliferation phase. Taping can help the management of the proliferation/acute phase as it can assist in controlling movement, controlling the load and direction of power. This therefore contradicts research of total rest. During the third…

The reasons this patient requires retrograde and antegrade pyelography is because there were three distinct abnormalities on IVP, which could have been responsible for the hematuria. IVP is a more sensitive for detection of small lesions of the ureter or renal pelvis. The IVP has a higher sensitivity and specificity than an abdominal plain film for the detection of stones and provides data about the degree of obstruction. The IVP can also visualize both the bladder and the upper urinary tracts.…

“Oh, I know we found out we have the same blood type that one summer, maybe I could transfer my blood to help Bobby wake up to be healthy again”. Billy makes his way over to the hospital where Bobby is at. His parents are in his room with Alexandria waiting to see if he will wake up or not Billy walks into his room knowing…

What is a Virus? Virus - A virus is a tiny organism that can reproduce inside the cells of an organism. Most viruses are microscopic they are only observable through an optical microscope. Viruses can infect all types of organisms ranging from plant to animals as well as bacteria and other archaea. There are around 5000 different types of viruses described at the current time, however, it is thought that there are millions different viruses of distinct types. Viruses are seen in every…

If the blood pressure maintains to be high it could lead to rebleeding and hematoma expansion (Urden el at., 2014). The goals for this patient was to keep the blood pressure bellow 160. If the patient blood pressure was above 160 the physician ordered hydralazine 10mg= 0.5 ml to be administer. Hydralazine is a vasodilator and decreases the blood pressure (Urden el at., 2014). Furthermore, the nurse could provide a restful surrounding…