Chronic kidney disease

DISCUSSION Unknown #297 was collected from a urine sample from a patient with a kidney infection, named Doris. There have been several tests that were performed at the University of Illinois clinical Laboratory to identify the unknown. Unknown #297 was identified to be Bacillus subtilis with the various tests that were conducted. Most of the results that were observed in the laboratory matched the expected results for the bacterium. All of the morphological characteristics results matched…

Surely you’ve heard the advice to drink more water. The old adage is eight glasses a day, but often times those that repeat that recommendation simply say to do it because it is “good for you.” I won’t deny that water is good for you. Heck, your body is composed of roughly two-thirds water so it logically follows that it plays a huge role in maintaining bodily functions. If you’re not convinced, let’s expound upon that reasoning and provide some concrete evidence supporting the need to keep your…

Additionally, Plaintiff appears to contend that Bethel Ridge was negligent to leave Mr. Tolley unattended outside for a very brief moment while a nurse went inside—at Mr. Tolley’s request—to retrieve his lighter so that he may smoke. It is unrealistic, however, to contend that Bethel Ridge had a duty to continuously and specifically monitor every one of Mr. Tolley’s actions. In determining, the extent of Bethel Ridge’s duty, generally applicable hornbook law would suggest that a Court would…

people in the world that die every year due to not enough life-saving organs, specifically kidneys. End Stage Renal Disease is when the kidneys stop working and the patient must endure grueling dialysis treatments and put on the transplant list, where they wait for a very long time for a cadaver kidney donation (MacKay ##). With only these options, some patients look to the black market to purchase a kidney, because it is banned in the United States. MacKay's argument is that "Governments should…

Ever since I can remember, I have been known as mommy and daddy’s good little helper. I did chores before they asked, helped with cooking and gardening, and went drag racing with my dad on the weekends. Later, I was known by the diligent student. The cognitive conservation of good student and helpful daughter from others just fueled my existence and pushed me to achieve more. There was a time in my life, not very long ago, that I was at the top of my game. I was an honor student my freshman and…

Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) can be a problem with many patients that have catheters. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urinary tract infections rank at the top of most common healthcare associated infection. Seven west has an increased incidence of catheter associated urinary tract infections. The director has asked for education to address the problem. The care plan and education targets two areas. First, educate staff on the importance of…

“More than 123,000 men, women and children currently need lifesaving organ transplants.” (Donate Life 1). That staggering number is continuously on the rise because of new diseases and, simply put, because there are just not enough organ donors to keep up with the demand for saving lives. In recent years, scientists have been working on discovering how to create a perfectly matched organ for its recipient in an effort to decrease the organ rejection rate. By decreasing the rejection rate,…

Urethral Stricture Urethral stricture is narrowing of the tube (urethra) that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. The urethra can become narrow due to scar tissue from an injury or infection. This can make it difficult to pass urine. In women, the urethra opens above the vaginal opening. In men, the urethra opens at the tip of the penis, and the urethra is much longer than it is in women. Because of the length of the male urethra, urethral stricture is much more common in men.…

Liver Disease Liver Failure is a disease in the liver often caused by other previous diseases, such as Hepatitis A, B, C, and D, but can also be caused by excessive alcohol consumption and other minor diseases. There are two forms of liver disease; chronic and acute. People with chronic liver failure experience their symptoms over a long period of time, and if not properly treated, can lead to Cirrhosis. Patients with acute liver disease, however, experience their symptoms over a much…

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition when the organs are included into the urinary system, i.e. kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, suffered an infection. Urinary tract infections can happen to anyone. However, because the body women have a shorter urethra tract, then women are more vulnerable to experiencing urinary tract infections. How to cure a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)? Drink plenty of water to flush out the bacteria. Berry or cranberry juice may also help prevent urinary…