It is produced by an infection of the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV. Human papillomavirus can cause several types of cancers, such as cervical, anal, throat, and other mouth cancers. People who develop genital warts are at higher risk for these cancers than people who aren’t associated with this disease. Genital…
The cervix is lined with a special group of cells. These cells act as a protective barrier between the cervix and the uterus and are the ones examined during colposcopy. Definition Colposcopy is used as a magnification technique. Its name is derived from the area of the body that is intended for microscopic exam. Colposcopy is an examination method that uses a lighted scope to view the cervix. This test and/or procedure is normally scheduled after an abnormal Pap smear result. Colposcopy is…
Molly, an 11 year old female weighing 102 pounds and height 4 feet 9 inches was admitted to Adams Children’s Hospital January 14, 2010. Molly came from Indiana to visit her grandfather Billy in Georgia for summer vacation. Her grandfather was a farmer who produced a variety of foods, he also raised livestock. Billy would most often prepare his sheep’s wool with the help of his granddaughter. Molly enjoyed helping him but, most of all she enjoyed playing with the animals on the farm, she also…
it is an advantage to economic growth because it lowers the mortality and morbidity rates. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has added a few new vaccines to the list for adults; those include varicella-zoster virus (shingles) and papillomavirus, or better known as HPV (cervical and oral cancers). By developing and testing new vaccines daily we can hope that more and more diseases will diminish over a course of many…
Bullying, (both cyber and in-person), an inferiority complex that can be brought on by the fashion and fitness industry, and of course the leading cause in deaths in Americans under the age of 18 car accidents. These are just three things that parents cannot really protect their children against, and with the countless other problems and hazards in the world why would you not want to protect you r child against all that you could. Starting with vaccinations, I’ve recently read numerous articles…
When Does the Regulation of Vaccinations Go Too Far? When talking about vaccinations, the morality of individuals is one factor taken into consideration. There has been controversy regarding vaccinations causing autism, whether natural immunity is better than vaccine acquired immunity, why vaccines aren’t 100% effective, and what effects religious views have on the distribution of vaccinations. These questions tend to have difficult answers or none at all because they are based on the ethics of…
the hazard of mouth most cancers, and if tobacco and alcohol are eaten up together the risk is even more. Over-publicity to sunlight also can increase the danger of cancer of the lips. Many current reviews have linked mouth cancer to the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the main motive of cervical cancer and affects the pores and skin that traces the wet areas of the frame. HPV may be unfolded via oral sex, and research now indicates that it could soon rival smoking and consume as one of the…
It represents approximately one third of the total uterus size, or approximately 2-5 cm long. Approximately half of it lies above the vagina and half extends into the vagina. The cavity is termed the cervical canal. It is a spindle-shaped and communicates with the cavity of the body through the internal os, and with that of the vagina, through the external os. The endocervix is the mucous membrane lining the cervix. The cells of the cervical lining secrete mucus to provide a lubricated surface…
1. Summarize key milestones involved in the past and present shaping and transitional dynamics behind changes in the present health care industry. Deoxyribonucleic acid also known as DNA is our genetic identification. Once thought by students, as a boring waste of time, has made leaps and bounds in the health care industry. DNA fingerprinting not only proves paternity, but it is also useful for crime scene investigations. People can now trace their family tree beyond the family bible or old…
increase the risk of sexually transmitted disease. For example, if one of the couple has sex with another person, then they are also risking the health of their partner. Some diseases transmit from sex act include HIV, genital herpes, and human papillomavirus is bring infection to the health of the spouse, even they also were many dead in the past. Thus, committing adultery is wrong act and people should avoid because the adultery still is not accepted by today’s…