Pumping Iron

and the evidence of anemia that was often overlooked since it was not a life-threatening disease such as the more common diseases like syphilis and small pox. Anemia has the ability to be genetically transferred or as a result of a diet lacking in iron. This disease has been long questioned of its abilities to be evident post mortem in skeletal remains when compared to the more visible complications of anemia during life. This thought was raised several times but until German anatomist Dr.…

Iron deficiency is the largest nutritional deficiency globally, with an estimated 52% of pregnant women in developing countries identified as iron deficient (Gautam CS et. al 2008) and approximately 25% in Australia (Thorogood C & Donaldson, C 2015). Iron supplementation is commonly used complimentary medicine within midwifery care as a significant number of women suffer from the most common form of anaemia, iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) (Reveiz L et. al 2011). In Australia during the perinatal…

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body doesn’t have enough iron. Iron is a necessary component of hemoglobin. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, this substance is extremely important because it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron is also essential to preserve healthy cells, hair, skin and nails. At first, iron deficiency anemia can be so mild that it can be unnoticed. As the body becomes more iron deficient and anemia becomes worse, the signs and symptoms…

Headphones: The Isolation Phenomenon Would it be difficult to imagine that the only way to stay connected to the ongoing World was to isolate yourself from everything else? The Exclusion Act of 1882 was a law that was intended to prohibit the migration of Chinese Laborers, which isolated Chinese people from Americans. In the 21st century, Americans no longer have such laws that isolate people from other people; however, with the help of early inventers, people have been able to develop…

Likewise, when a pregnancy induced anemic mother gives birth to her child, it is likely that the child may form or struggle with anemia in his or her life. Furthermore, a person diagnosed with anemia due to genetics should not take more iron than needed. Too much iron in one 's bloodstream is not necessarily a good thing. Since people genetically affected experience a mild form of anemia the dosages should be monitored. Overdosage may put them at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancers.…

Menorrhagia: A Cause of Iron Deficiency Anemia Ms. A., a 26-year-old Caucasian female, presents to the emergency clinic with complaints of feeling light-headed while playing in a golf tournament on a mountainous course. She also reports having increased shortness of breath and decreased energy as well as low enthusiasm. Ms. A. reports a history of menorrhagia and dysmenorrheal for the last 10-12 years and for 6 days during her menstrual cycle she takes 1gm of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours. She…

While considering the long lasting consequences of iron deficiency anemia it is important for an infant to partially breast feed for at least 6 months while introducing complementary foods that will promote iron absorption. Though the overall conclusion of this second study resulted in formula feeding as the most effective for nutrient intake it is apparent that cow’s milk is not…

Iron overload is due to the chronic transfusions needed to regulate effective red blood cells. The regulation and metabolism of iron is dependant on the regulatory hormone that is produced in the liver, known as hepcidin. Hepcidin helps regulate body iron homeostasis by determining the magnitude of dietary iron release from the enterocytes and stored iron release from reticuloendothelial macrophages (Feng, 2012). When activated…

include the Blast Furnace, which enabled iron to be produced in significant quantities. The Finery Forge, which enabled them to turn the iron into bar iron from pig iron was also created during this time period. The Slitting Mill mechanized the production of iron rods for nail making. The Smelt Mill increased the production of lead over older methods previously used. The crank and the connecting rod, which were common for the next several hundred years for pumping water out of the ground…

pulsations have stopped which could take about three minutes after birth. This increases the blood flow from the placenta to the newborn causing and increase in the baby’s blood volume. Since there is more blood flow that means that there is more iron and oxygen in the baby’s system, which is key for healthy brain development. It is also a healthier way for the newborn to adapt to being out of the womb. This is a rising topic among new mothers because it may now have many benefits down the road…