Lymphoma

Evolution of an American Serial Killer Cruelty towards animals, arson, and enuresis. These three factors contribute to what is known as the MacDonald Triad. A method that was used to determine a serial killer in the making (Beck). Though this theory had been disproved, others have taken its place and evolved alongside the serial killer themselves. The first documented American serial killer dates back to the eighteen hundreds, or more specifically eighteen ninety-three, in Chicago, Illinois.…

CLINICAL CLARIFICATION Advanced stage of immunosuppression caused by the HIV virus 4 Characterized by abnormally low CD4+ T cell count {1 month in duration), or bronchitis, pneumonitis, or esophagitis Invasive cervical carcinoma confirmed by biopsy Lymphoma {Burkitt, immunoblastic, or primary central nervous system) Disseminated or extra pulmonary coccidioidomycosis Disseminated or extra pulmonary histoplasmosis Progressive multifocalleukoencephalopathy (PML) HIV-related encephalopathy Chronic…

Susie is a 40-year-old female who lives independently in a subsidized housing apartment in Nazareth Pennsylvania. She is a mother of three children, two who are young adults and one who is 16 years old. When Susie was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of 30 and was given 6 months to live she gave custody of her two oldest children to her adoptive parents and gave full custody of her youngest to the biological father. Although Susie beat cancer she never got custody back of her children.…

Embryonic Stem Cell Research Think of an axolotl, otherwise known as a salamander. These creatures can regrow or regenerate any limb or vital structure in their body to survive. I’m not saying that humans can regrow their limbs, but they can come pretty close. Like the cells in an axolotl, embryonic stem cells have regenerative properties that can regenerate in a human body. They are immortal and have unlimited developmental possibilities. Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos, which…

Breastmilk is the most natural form of nutrition for an infant. Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both mother and child with few disadvantages. The personal decision to breastfeed is one that is made with major consideration toward benefits and negative impacts that mother and infants experience. While there are many different formulas available that promote nutritional values, breastmilk offers nutrients that are not found in these formulas. Breastfeeding also creates a bond between mother…

Imagine there was a “miracle” cure for diseases and other ailments; from Parkinson’s disease, to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, to spinal cord injury, to cancer, to blindness and diabetes. Though it may sound like a dream come true, it is not something of myth. With a lot of support, funding, and research, stem cells have the potential to eliminate all of the prior and more. Stem cells are an example of the basic building blocks of life: virtually microscopic,…

There are those who live for the sun and can spend hours out soaking up the feeling of warmth. Then there are those who prefer to stay inside and escape from the powerful UV rays that come in contact with their body. Both types of people are at fault in the way in which they are using the sun. Those who spend too much time outside may develop skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer; about 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Another 73,000…

The Vietnam War, spanning three decades, has continued to impact American lives. Many Vietnam veterans have suffered cancers, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and even birth defects in their offspring as a result of their experience in Southeast Asia. In war, gruesome battle tactics played a key role. This was known as guerrilla warfare. This type of warfare was a tactic used by the Vietcong against the United States in order to receive information about the United States plotting schemes,…

Bacteria They are formed by a single rudimentary cell. They have no nucleus or plastids, but chromatin. Some have assimilators pigments. They are on earth, water, and air, and can generally move. They may be causing disease and therefore are called pathogens. Those that do not cause disease are called saprophytes. In some cases, they are even useful, as in digestive processes or synthesis of vitamins. By the way, they are called coconuts when circular; bacilli if they have the form of rods;…

Stem cells are cells that are undifferentiated or also known as not being assigned to a specific functioning cell within the body. With having this characteristic, stem cells have the amazing potential to become many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. They have the capability to renew themselves through cell division and they can also be differentiated. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has a possibility to remain a stem cell or they can be induced to become a…