Brainstem

There are different types of Gliomas- or brain tumors. Gliomas are named based on what type of brain cell they affect. The three types of Gliomas are called Ependymomas, Astrocytomas, and Oligodendrogliomas. “Only about two to three percent of brain tumors are Ependymomas. However Ependymomas makes up about ten percent of tumors in children.”(Brain Cancer and Gliomas) This particular type of tumor does not grow into the normal brain tissue, but has a high risk of recurrence. Some Ependymomas can…

One of the biggest contributions to the effects of Darwinism in humans may, arguably, be our psychological complexes, one of the most prevalent of which being the teenage invincibility complex. As teenagers, we, consumed with the ideas of thrill seeking and reckless enjoyment, adopt the philosophy that we are above harm and immune to danger, boosting our confidence and making us more apt to take risks. Of course, I am no different. I possess the same clouded logic and nativity as many others my…

This information is then projected both above and below the brainstem. The vestibular nuclei are able to pass on this information and control muscle movement through the vestibulospinal tract. The integration of this information mainly takes place in the cerebral cortex. Current body position and movement, as well…

Developing an Implementation Plan In order to obtain approval and support from an organization, it takes the leadership of a transformational leader who is aware that evidence base practice is best practice. By changing the culture in the NICU, barriers that prevent maternal lactation and the feeding of human milk will allow for mothers of premature infants to obtain the support that is needed to provide the ultimate nutrition for their babies. Therefore, the Change theory is used to initiate…

Case Presentation This section of the paper focuses on a 24 years old Caucasian male who was transferred to Advocate Christ Medical Center from an outside hospital after being hit by a vehicle. According to the EMS who arrived at the scene, the patient was unresponsive with a GCS of 3. Per protocol, the patient was then intubated to sustain their airway. The patient received a CT of the head that revealed bifrontal and bitemporal hemorrhagic contusions along with multiple facial fractures. The…

At the University of Rochester scientists have figured out why we sleep. Apparently we sleep because at night, when we go to bed our brains wipes itself and then it figures out what to keep and what to throw away. Whenever a student studies for 4 hours a night for a test and then wakes up not remember any of it is because the brain reads that has some useless information and decides to delete it. Where does the information go? Well it first comes from your cells working and the waste, the…

The brain is one if not the most important organ in our body. It controls the vital functions of the body including speech, thoughts, memory, vision, breathing, movement and more. Since the brain is such an important organ, any little change or imbalance in the brain can lead to a serious problems. Any amount of swelling, bacteria, or abnormal growth in the brain could lead to a life threatening illness. An abnormal growth, such as a tumor impedes on different functions depending on where that…

Making a Difference Through Donation If one organ or tissue donor can save multiple lives, why are there not more people registered to donate? The need for organs and tissue is much greater than the number of available donors. For this reason, many individuals waiting for transplants never get a second chance at life. Organ donation is a charitable act that is free of charge, yet few people are registered as donors. Barriers such as lack of knowledge, myths and fear play a large role in donor…

Researching the correlation amongst brain anatomy and physiology is a primary pursuit of neuroscience. Simplistic in its composition the brain is astoundingly the most complicated machine known to man. This mass of protein and fat in addition to being responsible for maintaining homeostasis also encompasses attributes that not only make us unique, creative, empathetic, moreover human. Overview of structure & function The brain of humans is primarily composed of two general classes of…

Marijuana is a topic at the forefront of public discussion in our society today. Today, support for its legalization is at an all-time high. As society has become more lenient of marijuana, we have begun to know more and more about it. Currently, marijuana is classified as a schedule one drug, which places it alongside drugs such as methamphetamine and cocaine. I believe medical marijuana should be nationally legalized or rescheduled. Marijuana has a light impact, produces plenty of benefits to…