Endoscopy

When I was at my clinical placement at Day Procedure Unit in Launceston, I found that many overweight patients were admitted for the endoscopy. During the time of admission, when I look at the patient history, I found type two diabetes mellitus patient who had bariatric surgery before. In this case, the issue is obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. From that time, I am interested in doing research about what is bariatric surgery and how effective it is compared to other non-surgical…

I chose to write an alternative ending to the short story “Family Supper” written by Kazuo Ishiguro because it has an open ending. This technique used by the author is very interesting as it creates suspense and lets the reader imagine for himself what happened. On the other hand, it is also somehow unsatisfactory as we want to know if the characters die or not from Fugu’s poison as the author seems to imply because of the way the story begins. Hence, I want to give this story an ending that…

3- Complications of Roux-en-Y Bypass: Table: Incidence and timings of postoperative complications after LRYGB Complication Incidence (%) Timing (early 1 month) GI bleed 1–2 Early Leak 1–2 Early/intermediate Ulcers and GG fistula 4 Late GI obstruction 5 Late but may occur early/intermediate Thromboembolism 0.1–1.3 Early/intermediate Skin complications variable Late Nutritional complications (of some degree) variable Late Metabolic complications…

Healthcare has always fascinated me ever since I have volunteered at my local hospital in Rapid City. When I was volunteering in the summer of 2014 and recently on the 13th of January this year (2016), I had the opportunity to see the work environment of the medical imaging / radiology department. It was neat being with the doctors, nurses, and technologists watching them give x-rays, do an ultrasound, CT and MRI scans, nuclear medicine, and even a few procedures in Specials. In the radiology…

Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia Pestis, usually carried by rodents and other small animals. It is a vector borne disease in humans, which means it is caused by bites from a flea that is infected with the disease, direct contact, inhalation, or ingestion of infected materials. There are three types of plague depending on the route of infection: bubonic, septicaemic, and pneumonic. There have been three major epidemics of plague throughout history. There have been…

As of September 2015, there were 58 orcas held in captivity from Orlando to Russia to Japan, in 15 different locations (These facilities are keeping orcas captive). Seaworld is home to a majority of these orcas, holding 23 of the 58 in their three different locations, Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego (WDC). Many experts and professionals feel as if the orcas are being held in conditions that are unacceptable for both the physical and mental health of the whales. The captivity of orcas is…

triggered by consuming gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and malt). Celiac disease damages the villi of the small intestine which can lead to malnourishment and even cancer. The autoimmune disease is diagnosed through blood tests and an endoscopy biopsy. Celiac disease has no cure but can be treated by living a gluten free lifestyle. Illness is personal and a subjective distinction that can be defined as experiencing a state that is different from the ‘norm’ and being ‘unwell.’…

Introduction Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), more commonly known as “acid reflux”, is a condition that affects people of all ages from infancy to adulthood (1, 2). With this condition, the contents of the stomach are brought back up the esophagus and can lead to a variety of symptoms and discomfort that can be mild to severe (1). It is also something that everyone has experienced to some degree. Anytime someone burps, has an acid taste in their mouth, or heartburn, he or she…

Many people go out to eat or cook a meal without thinking twice about the ingredients of what they are eating and how it is prepared. Imagine having to check the entire list of ingredients for everything before you eat. For someone suffering from Celiac disease this is a constant battle. Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that affects the digestive system by causing damage to the small intestines and interferes with the absorption of nutrients we get from food ("Definition and facts for…

Living With Crohn’s Disease Many people every year are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. According to Crohn’s and Colitis foundation, about 70,000 people are diagnosed each year. My mom was one of those unlucky people. About 20 years ago, my mom got diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She is in pain most days but gets through it with a positive attitude. There’s good days and bad days. There are many reasons why you get Crohn’s disease, and many medicines that can help ease the pain, but yet no…