Innate immune system

1-15 years), specifically boys. To elaborate, this disease is the cancer of white blood cells (WBCs) in which the body (depending on the type of ALL) over produces an abundance of immature lymphocytes in the bone marrow altering the immune system (i.e. the immune system becomes susceptible to infections, improper clotting, etc.). The cause for the excessive production of cells is unknown but risk factors that can make children more susceptible to this disease involves various genetic mutations…

“Hepatitis” means the inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. Hepatitis A is a vaccine- preventable, acute liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A Virus. The Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) is a small, non-enveloped, positive, single stranded RNA virus classified from the Picornaviridae family. Hepatitis A is one of the most common infectious form of…

Are Mandatory Vaccines Good? In 1796, a medical scientistic known as Edward Jenner who operated in Britain discovered that if you inject a weakened version of a disease into a body, then it will help it fight the real version of the virus. This method became to be known as a vaccination which comes from the latin word vacca which means cow. This is because the first disease to ever be combated with vaccines was cowpox, a less serious version of smallpox which was on an outbreak in 1796.As of now…

prolonged activation of immune cells can lead to tissue destruction, fibrosis, and uncontrolled angiogenesis. Despite the eyes are immune-privileged sites, deposition of inflammatory proteins in the drusen and observation of multiple types of immune cells in AMD eyes[9] indicate that this privilege is likely revoked. The immune-privileged of retina is achieved by formation of vascular barrier and secretion of immunosuppressive molecules[10]. RPE cells can modulate retinal immune response by…

“Eleven of Indiana’s forty-four solved cases were caused by noroviruses, the most common cause of foodborne illness.” (“Indiana Gets an F for Foodborne Illnesses”). Fast food is a huge part in most American’s daily life. Most of us eat fast food at least 3-5 times a week. Foodborne illnesses are a problem in our community and country. Many foodborne illnesses are spreading in the United States (US). “Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48…

Intellectual Property Stance • Bloc Quebecois believes that “the issue of intellectual property is fundamental and important in the context of stimulating innovation and creativity especially in the health sector where access to the latest discoveries and to new technology enables us to make extraordinary discoveries that help treat diseases, old or new. Huge effort and investment in research and development is required.” (Open Parliament) • Aligned with Canada’s International Policy on…

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Most colon cancer cases begin as small, noncancerous or benign clusters of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over long periods time some of these polyps can potentially become colon cancers. Polyps may be small and can cause few, if any at all, symptoms. Because of this reason, doctors tend to recommend having regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer by recognising and removing polyps…

A Civil Action Jonathan Harr wrote a book titled, A Civil Action. The book tells the true story about the legal case of Anderson vs. Cryovac. The case was about water contamination done by 2 companies in a small town, Woburn, MA. The story tells how the water contamination affected several families in the town and also how the lawsuit affects the lawyer who tries the case. There are children in the town getting leukemia and dying. A woman in town named, Anne Anderson has a 3-year…

Acute leukemia Did you know that there are “about 54,270 new cases of leukemia in the united states each year” according to (Nordquist). Only “about 24,450 people die from leukemia per year” according to (Nordquist). Leukemia is a blood marrow disease, there are certain symptoms for acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, treatment, and the stages. Acute myeloid leukemia, acute means that it spreads fast and myeloid is the types of cells it affects. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia,…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes the ovaries to become enlarged and develop cysts on the outer edges. This disease affects 14 to 60 year old women. The cause of PCOS is not fully known yet but genetics is said to play a part (Web MD). It is known though, that the change of hormones in a female’s body is what triggers PCOS. Some symptoms of PCOS include excessive hair growth, acne, menstrual irregularity and obesity. Also common is infertility, depression and…