Hepatitis

is a major cause of preventable transmission of blood-borne diseases in the United States. Within this realm, it is the common practice of sharing previously used needles that makes IV drug users more susceptible to contracting diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV. In recent years across the United States and worldwide, a method of controlling dirty needle-sharing has been to provide access to clean needles and syringes, regardless of the intended use. Although the nation has an estimated 289…

symptoms will progressively improve over several weeks. However, if left untreated, the prognosis is poor with a 15-20% mortality rate. There are some complications that could develop such as kidney problems, septicemia, congestive heart failure, hepatitis and rheumatic fever. If complications due develop, the prognosis decreases depending upon the organ systems…

result of measles is the most common cause of death in relation to measles, especially in children. Pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics. Brain swelling is also serious, and can cause mental disability. Even more rare complications include hepatitis, appendicitis, heart and kidney problems. The first cases of measles were reported in the seventeenth century. Measles was once the most common illness of children in North America. Measles was eliminated in the United States, but it still…

Hematocrit is a test that essentially test the total RBC’s volume in the blood. A small blood sample is extracted from the subject and the sample is then centrifuge to separate heavy components from lighter components. Typical that means that the heavy RBC’s should be compact at the bottom, while the lighter and less dense plasma so be at the top. Once separate the individual components can be accurately measured and assessed for determining the percentage of the RBC’s in the sample. If one…

after the transplant and eventually died from cancer. David Crosby of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, & Nash is another celebrity that had controversey surrounding his lilver transplant. Crosby was an alcoholic and drug addict who was suffering from Hepatitis C. Phil Collins paid for the surgery and Crosby was pushed to the front of the line. Crosby went back to drinking and using drugs.…

Environmental conditions and behaviors due to confinement within correctional facilities allow for the easy transmission of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis. Various surrounding factors foster the spread illness rapidly such as overcrowding, poor unhygienic conditions, absence of temperature control, inadequate ventilation, and overall poor health status of the population. Infectious diseases are not…

Vaccinating a Reality It is well known that before enrolling your child in public school their immunizations must be active and up to date. In all 50 states it is mandatory that your child doesn’t put other children at risk by not being vaccinated, but ironically, it is not that much of a threat considering that in 48 out of those 50 you can claim vaccinations are against your spiritual or philosophical beliefs. Having this pass, what does it really persuade? This representation of an easy out…

Audience Analysis This paper targets students who have ill family member and animal lovers. Since I am exploring about the topic of animal testing that has been very controversial, my primary audience, UMD students, would be able to actively be a part of this topic to come up with their own opinion. Both my primary and secondary audiences must have their own background information and idea of why or why not people should conduct animal testing. To reach my audience, I can publish this online on…

Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in today’s society. The possibility of unintentional over consumption, combined with social pressures to drink and easy accessibility to alcohol are all components of why alcohol kills nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. every year. Contrary to this, marijuana has recently been pushed as a new miracle drug that can stop the growth of cancer cells and ease the symptoms of individuals with terminal or prolonged illnesses. Both alcohol consumption and pot smoking…

With all the new diseases and illnesses, the need for new and effective drugs is prevalent now more than ever. There can be no chances taken when the health and safety of our population is at risk. Therefore, some drug companies test their medicines on animals before humans to which has saved human lives and to help animals themselves. This practice should continue to make sure humans are healthy and have proper treatments for their illnesses. For example, according to the US-based,…