Iodine-131 is an artificial radioisotope used in the medical industry and also is a product of nuclear fallout. In 1938 at the University of California, research scientists Glenn T. Seaborg and John Livingood discovered a life changing radioisotope which saves the lives of many hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer patients. After discovering and researching Iodine-131, Seaborg tested the radioisotope on his ill mother who had a thyroid condition. When seeing that the treatment had fixed his mother’s thyroid condition, more medical research was conducted into the uses of Iodine-131 and was then eventually first used to treat thyroid cancer in 1946. In modern day medicine, radioactive iodine treatment using Iodine-131 is delivered in either a liquid or capsule and is absorbed by the thyroid without causing harm to the rest of the patient’s body. Although mainly used to treat thyroid conditions, Iodine-131 is also used by medical professionals to discover abnormalities of the thyroid.…
Chronic Illness Paper The topic for my chronic illness paper is thyroid cancer. I chose this particular illness because it has affected a few people in my immediate family and I wanted to get a better understanding of this chronic illness. Thyroid cancer, as described by The American Cancer Society, is when cancer starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) in the front part of the neck. In most people, the thyroid cannot be seen or felt. It is…
of halogens, alkali metals, and alkaline metals. He created a card for each of the 63 known elements at that time that contained its element symbol, atomic weight and its characteristic chemical and physical properties ("Periodic Table,"). In this research paper, the element iodine will be discussed along with its history, discovery, uses in the medical field, and other trends. Iodine was discovered by a French chemist named Bernard Courtois in 1811. While running experiments on seaweed he…
enlarged thyroid (goiter), changes in bowl patterns, or thick or red shins or tops of the feet. People with Graves’ disease may also have bulging eyes, a condition called Graves’ Ophthalmopathy. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Graves’ disease is diagnosed by the use of a historical and medical physical exam, including specific tests to learn how the thyroid is working. These tests include blood tests (TSH, T3 and T4 tests, TSI tests), radioactive iodine reuptake (a test that measures how much…
produced a dark spot when it was soaked into the construction paper which meant, after looking at the dichotomous key, it is mineral oil. Also, scientists calculated the density of mineral oil and researched the known density. The results had only a 6.8% error. MD, aluminum, had its density calculated to get 2.5 g/mL, and its known density was only 0.2 g/mL away. After calculating the density of WC, the results had a 0% error. Also, comparing the physical characteristics of WC to oak, they were…
Introduction The purpose of this lab is to test different solutions for macromolecules as well as to identify an unknown solution. This experiment used three tests to identify which macromolecules (carbohydrates and proteins) were present in different sample solutions. The tests were the iodine test, Benedict’s test, and the biuret test. To begin, the iodine test was used to identify which solutions contained glycogen or starch. If the solution tested negative, it stayed the yellow colour of the…
Cover Page Name: Ramez Aiman Ramses Metias Student ID: RAMRD1503 CHEM 1300 Instructor: Dr. Shaune Mcfarlane Room Number: 216 Locker Number: 1137 Rotation : 1 Experiment: #4 Title: Copper Cycle Experiment Date: 31st may 2016 Experiment Time: 1: 30 pm Purpose This lab experiment is divided into two parts A an B . In part A , we will start with our given solution of and synthesize a number of copper compounds by chemical reactions and observing every colour change and…
arbitrary unitsml-1 in week 2. Decrease of TSH continues to his lowest point of 0.05 arbitrary unit ml-1 in week 8 and after it remain low and steady. In contrast, hormone levels rise week by week with one or two slight drop. T3 is reaching his peak in week 9, 1.75 ng ml-1 wherebout T4 is 1.10 µg ml-1 in week 13.The level of both hormones steadily decline after their peak and seems that they remain stable. Negative feedback effect register the decreased level of thyroid hormones in the…
divided into pyrimidines, and purines depending on the structure of their nitrogenous bases. This lab’s purpose is to learn chemical tests for organic molecules including sugars, starch, and protein. Furthermore, it is required to perform tests, such as the Iodine, Benedict, and Biuret tests, on known solutions of the organic compounds listed to learn their positive tests and, afterwards test different…
47). The nurse will also monitor complete blood cell count, liver panel and serum glucose with electrolyte levels that may show signs of thyrotoxic crisis (Crawford & Harris, 2012, p. 47). Regular follow-up appointments should be scheduled and the nurse should teach the patient to avoid foods high in iodine (Crawford & Harris, 2012, p. 47). “Patients with Graves disease should notify their healthcare provider if they develop periorbital edema, eye irritation, blurred vision, and excessive…