In Cold Blood

Despite early failures that dismissed gene therapy as a viable means to treat disease and genetic disorder, decades of research have resulted in the development of safe and effective vectors, methods of targeting particular types of cells, and techniques to minimize and manage immune responses. In the process, scientist now know more about the disease-causing genes themselves than ever before, paving the way for the development of successful gene therapy treatments. As of now, people have been…

the pulmonary system by pumping deoxygenated blood into the lungs to be oxygenated in the alveoli and then returned to the heart to pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. The lungs oxygenated the blood because oxygen is a vital element for survival and all organs rely on it in order to function properly. If the lungs did not oxygenate the blood, anaerobic respiration would occur causing lactic acid to build up and cause pain. If in fact the blood is not adequately being perfused and not…

soreness of the right palm and pain in the right thumb. Patient has loss of strength and mild cramping, bilaterally. Review of systems is positive for fatigue, weight gain/loss, blurred vision, congestion, ringing in the ears, arrhythmia, high blood pressure,…

age 70. States surgeon removed two small polyps that were benign. Opts no longer for Pap smear due to age 70. Had mammogram last year in July. No findings. Denies any concerns about STIs or HIV. Glucose and cholesterol labs done yearly at check up, blood pressure controlled with meds. Monitored per regular provider, Dr. S., in Adamsville, Tn. Family History: Father had a history of HTN. Died of MI at age 82. Mother died of breast cancer at age 69. Ms. F. has one sister who has HTN and…

White blood cells move through blood and tissue which make up the immune system. Whenever it is threatened by a germ (microbe) and over comes it, the immune system remembers this for when the body is faced again with this microbe in the future and knows how to defeat it.…

Uric acid is a chemical compound that is created when your body breaks down substances known as purines. They are sent to your kidneys in your blood, and through a filtration process, are eliminated through your urine. However, in some cases, this material accumulates in immoderate quantities, whether your body produces too plenty of it or has trouble eliminating it. As a result, an inflammatory disorder recognized as hyperuricemia is created, characterized by kidney issues and joint problems…

From a global perspective, cardiovascular disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in most populations 1. In the UK, CVD produces tremendous strain on the NHS and has compelling consequences upon patients, resources and the economic status of health services. Whilst Cancer has recently overtaken cardiovascular disease in leading causes of death in the UK, CVD has not been trailing in terms of mortality, with 28% of deaths in men and 26% in women according to the British Heart…

Crocker has poor profusion due to her heart failure. Her heart condition is not very advanced at this time, but is contributing to some peripheral tissues not getting as much blood. The reason for this is that the heart is putting out less blood and so the body wants to make sure that the vital organs are getting the blood supply first before/over the peripheries. Due to her COPD when the oxygen was turned up too high, she would begin to have a decreased level of consciousness. This is because…

Myeloma cells produce antibodies called monoclonal protein, which build up in the blood and urine. A buildup of monoclonal protein the blood and urine, may damage the kidneys and organs. Myeloma regularly causes bone damage such as painful fractures or bone breakage. This type of cancer is the fourteenth leading cause of cancer deaths and it is the third most common blood based cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society predicts that there will be an estimate of…

which could be months or years after the amputation (Rose, 2014). The most common triggers of phantom pain are touch, urination or defecation, sexual intercourse, angina, cigarette smoking, changes in barometric pressure, herpes zoster and exposure to cold. The two types of pain are not the same however they can occur simultaneously, so describing your type of pain and when it first started to occur is very important to differentiate between the two (Mayo Clinic,…