Ebola

He talks about a man who gets sick from the Marburg virus and dies. He tells the history of some of the most deadly viruses in the world. A lady named Nancy Jaax accounts her story about her experiences and close calls with Ebola and many others. Throughout the book Preston makes guesses about the future of diseases and the possibilities of a massive outbreak. In The Hot Zone, Richard Preston uses the theme of science fiction to provide accurate scientific information that…

Modules of Potentiation: praxis and synergy in public health complex emergency interventions Logistical module: Even in cases of forced exodus, suitable logistical arrangements can amend deleterious health outcomes. 86 percent of the world’s inhabitants reside in mobile cellular network covered areas. Research has shown that mobile phones are a viable means of tracking populations fleeing from complex emergencies. Triangulating user receptions can do this, allowing the dissemination of…

I believe everyone should strive for excellence and follow their dreams. As a teenager, I have many interests: sports, friends, work, etc., but most of all I love to help people in need and make a difference. Attending Omaha Marian High School, I have teachers who have helped me grow in my love of science. Taking classes like anatomy and chemistry have expanded my knowledge and curiosity of the sciences, making me realize my great interest in the topic. The love I have for both science and…

The bubonic plague is a deadly bacterial disease transmitted by fleas and rats (Mayo Clinic). It is uncommon during recent times, there are only about five thousand worldwide diagnoses a year, and about nine in the United States (Mayo Clinic). During the 14th century, this disease was behind the death of one third of Europe’s population (The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica). The bubonic plague is primarily a disease of rodents and fleas, and humans only accidentally enter the usual cycle of…

Immunological research continues to extend horizons in our understanding of how to treat significant health issues, with ongoing research efforts in immunotherapy, autoimmune diseases, and vaccines for emerging pathogens, such as Ebola. Advancing our understanding of basic immunology is essential for clinical and commercial application and has facilitated the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments to manage a wide array of diseases. In addition to the above, coupled with advancing…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC is a federal agency managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (Rouse, 2014). Founder Dr. Joseph Mountain, visionary public health leader, had high hopes for what was at the time a small organization to prevent malaria from spreading across the nation (MMWR). The CDC targets many populations including local, state, and national levels to prevent and monitor outbreaks, put disease prevention strategies into effect,…

Superheroes don’t Live Up to their Names What makes a person a hero? Is it Shrek who saves the princess from the dragon? Is it Marlin the clown fish who saves his son form a dentist office in Sydney? Or is it the incredible family who saves the world from a giant robot? According to Dictionary.com a hero is “a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” Do they fit this definition really though? They are not even truly people, let alone men.…

I’m writing this letter to you today because I wanted to discuss the importance of vaccines. Getting a vaccination is one of the most helpful ways that we as humans in today’s society can do to protect ourselves from communicable diseases. A communicable disease is an illness caused by an infectious agent or its toxins that occurs through the direct or indirect transmission of the infectious agent or its products from an infected individual or via an animal, vector or the inanimate environment…

Eating Dogs: Comparing the Consumption of Meat Dogs and cows or dogs and chickens when compared are very different creatures. One has the title: man's best friend, the other: dinner. Their physical shape and intelligence level are factors that decide who ends up in slaughterhouses and who is a beloved companion. In Western culture, dogs are viewed as domestic pets; though in other parts of the world, mostly in south-east Asia, dogs are eaten. Although dogs are known to be eaten in certain…

For the last several decades, there have been many discussions regarding global warming. As of now, it has become one of the biggest problems our world faces today. The PBS film “Global Warming; The Signs and the Science,” aims to call attention to the dangers society faces from climate change and suggests urgent actions that need to be taken immediately. The program tries to explain to its audience that global warming is very much in evidence by showing clips of science experts who explain the…