Endocrinology

slap the sense back into you. Another thing I would have to say, something especially true to myself, believe in yourself. Before I even thought graduated high school I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I wanted to be a pediatric endocrinology nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, I still do. Though, I had some people, to remain nameless, told me that I wouldn’t even be able to stay through a full academic year of an Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry class and I pass the class with an A…

Cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are the smallest structural unit in an organism, and the organism must continuously create more cells in order to live. New cells are created through a process called cell division, or mitosis, where one cell turns into two cells. This process is necessary for life, but occasionally the cells do not do what they are supposed to. Cancer is one example of cell malfunction. A DNA mutation can disrupt the genes in the cell and cause it to produce…

In the United States, skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed form of malignancy.1 Although it is possible to prevent the majority of new cases, the rate of skin cancer incidence has tripled since the 1970’s.1 Ultra violet radiation(UVR) emitted by the sun plays a strong role as an initiator in the pathogenesis of skin cancer.2 Many people are unaware of the UV index listed on the daily forecast, which can be utilized to anticipate UVR exposure for a specific day. In the state of New Mexico…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretin hormone involved in glucose regulation. Made in the intestines and released in response to the rise in glucose from eating, GLP-1 plays a critical role in glucose homeostasis by increasing insulin production and suppressing glucagon release. Additionally, GLP-1 slows gastric emptying and contributes to satiety. The combination of these factors contributes to glycemia, particularly following meals. Activity of GLP-1, much like insulin, is…

of the body, as mentioned, like bones can also be affected by a weight training program. In fact, In Charlie Seltzer (MD) Article, "Can Weight Lifting Increase Bone Density?” he says that studies have been published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism that supports the link between resistance/weight training and means of increasing bone…

“I am eternally, devastatingly romantic, and I thought people would see it, because ‘romantic’ doesn’t mean ‘sugary’. It’s dark and tormented--the furor of passion, the despair of an idealism that you can’t attain.” (Tsai) ,” said French film-maker, Catherine Breillat, as she reflect on the motivation to adapt the romantic novel The Last Mistress. There is often a huge misconception to the meaning of Romanticism; people often overlook the gut wrenching songs played on emotion and irrational…

CJC-1295 (DAC): PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CJC-1295 (DAC) is tretasubtitute peptide hormone which is an improved version of GRF 1-29 with DAC (Drug affinity complex). It is a synthetic hormone that imitates the functioning of GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone or growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF)), as such, it is a growth hormone secretagogue. CJC-1295 (DAC) has a longer half-life compared to GHRH (1-29) as a result of its enhanced pharmacokinetics. These improvements are achieved as a result…

Freshman year in college is where you are supposed to figure your life out so you can prepare for the “real world.” When most of my peers are changing their majors and trying to figure out what they are supposed to do with their lives, I was blessed to have a family and high school that provided me with experiences that made my decision obvious after exploring many options ranging from business to engineering. With already knowing what I would like to do with my life once I receive my…

Obesity may be defined as having excess body fat and can be determined by the body mass index percentage using a growth chart (Xu, Xue 16). There are many contributing factors that play a role in childhood obesity. Those factors that can cause a child to become obese is their parents, family genetics, the environment around them, lack of physical activity, and the different sources of technology that is available today. Childhood obesity is a constantly increasing worldwide epidemic (Xu, Xue 15)…

It comes without surprise that Lara Fabian is an ultimate diva of contemporary music society. The incredible musician has over 1.2 million followers on Facebook and more that 69.7 k fans of Twitter. Over a year ago her songs on YouTube had reached over 312 million views, and all these explain her exemplary popularity. I have chosen to write about Lara Fabian because she is one of those superstars who have made significant strides in transforming the lives of their music fans. Fabian is my…