Emphysema

Nanoparticles (NPs) have piqued the interest of scientists because of their distinct physical, chemical and biological properties when compared to bulk material. These differences in characteristics can be attributed to the high surface-to-volume ratio (SA:V) of NPs compared to bulk material. Since NPs have a higher SA:V than bulk material, they are more reactive than their bulk counterparts; therefore, the surface characteristics of NPs can be easily manipulated. (Xuefei et al, 2014) Metal NPs…

The Beginning: Announcement and “The Act” On January 11, 1964 the Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service, Luther L Terry, M.D. released the findings of the first Surgeon General’s Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health This was the first step taken to reduce the health impact tobacco use imposed on the health and wellbeing of Americans Newspaper headlines and Televisions newscasts across the country broadcast the news of the findings eventually ranking this day among the top news…

process of taking in oxygen from the air, it being transferred to the bloodstream and the carbon dioxide transferring to the air is called external respiration, or better known as breathing. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, silicosis, asbestosis, mesothelioma, beryllium disease, byssinosis, bronchiolitis obliterans, silo filler’s disease and coal worker’s…

Cigarette smoking accounts for almost half a million deaths from cancer, emphysema, and heart disease every year in the U.S. Michael Spiegel, an expert tobacco co-control initiatives at Boston University’s School of Public Health says, “It’s a heck of a lot better than smoking tobacco.” Some think it makes people more likely to…

At 2:49 pm on April 15, 2013, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) detonated near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon, immediately killing three bystanders and injuring hundreds (Singh et al., 2016). Prior to the rise in terrorist attacks, most explosive injuries occurred in combat zones. Each blast injury comes with different injuries or a combination of injuries depending on the severity. The injuries have several negative effects on the body. Certain radiologic imaging can be used…

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, claiming over 480,000 lives each year. In addition, smokers are more likely to develop conditions such as heart disease, cancer, lung disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema (XXX). Cigarette use is high among low income African Americans, and is usually initiated at a younger age (XXX). Many people are aware of these detrimental effects of cigarette smoke, but few are aware of how cigarette smoke affects the…

Cardiovascular Disorders Hunter Boumans Central Louisiana Technical Community College CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS A. Definition- Abnormal heart conditions related to the structure, function, or vessels of the heart or its muscles & valves. • Congenital Heart Disease- Any abnormality with the heart at the time of birth.  Patent ductus arteriosus- ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth  Tetralogy of fallot- multiple defects causing deoxygenated blood to be carried throughout…

Change does not always have to be chased. In fact, change can happen without purpose or without realization, slipping under one's nose until it is too late, and the change has already happened. Small changes, preferences in music and movies, the way one wears their hair, the mannerisms in which they speak, these can all occur without realizing they have. "The bottom line is, time is a powerful force. It transforms our preferences. It reshapes our values. It alters our personalities. We seem to…

can also signify other very severe disease and you should get in touch with your vet immediately if you see this. Other symptoms you may also watch out for are gagging, vomiting, loss of appetite, general malaise shortness of breath, bronchitis, emphysema, fluid build-up in the lung and even pneumonia. An absolute diagnose of this disease is often difficult as it relies on finding evidence of worms in either the tracheas of faces of the dog. And not finding the worm doesn’t mean that your dog is…

seizures, stroke, and brain damage that can affect all aspects of daily life, and relationships to friends and families. Nicotine is an addictive sedative found in cigarettes and other forms of tobacco. Tobacco smokers risks of getting cancer, emphysema, bronchial disorders, and cardiovascular disease increases. The death rate linked to tobacco addiction…