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    Sarcoidosis Definition

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    this study, the following terms were conceptually defined to improve the understanding of this research work. Sarcoidosis. The universal definition of this term is “a chronic disease of unknown cause characterized by the enlargement of lymph nodes in many parts of the body and the widespread appearance of granulomas derived from the reticuloendothelial system.” In the context of this research, this is the disease being focused on. Neurosarcoidosis. The dictionary defined the term…

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    their Hispanic and Black counter parts. There are many types of lymphomas, the main two being Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hodgkin’s Disease Hodgkin’s lymphoma also known as Hodgkin’s disease can start in any lymph node of the lymphatic system. Of the lymph nodes, the nodes in the neck, chest, and upper arms are most often affected by Hodgkin’s lymphoma. When…

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    Lymphatic Malformation

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    Lymphatic Malformation Lymphatic Malformation is something you are born with. It is very rare for a person to get it. But it interests me and hope this will inform you. I am going to explain what is Lymphatic Malformation, what it does, and how someone I know experienced it in her life. What is Lymphatic Malformation? According to NORD, “Lymphatic malformations are rare non-malignant masses consisting of fluid-filled channels or spaces thought to be caused by the abnormal development of the…

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    The Lymphatic System

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    The Lymphatic system consists of the tonsils, lymphatic vessels, the thymus, lymph nodes, and the spleen, and its functions include immunity, lipid absorption, and tissue fluid recovery (Saladin, Sullivan, & Gan, 2015). The lymphatic system consists of 6 main types of lymphatic cells: B Lymphocytes (B Cells), Dendritic Cells, Macrophages, Natural Killer (NK) Cells, Reticular Cells, and T Lymphocytes (T Cells). The unique function of each cell is briefly described below. B Lymphocytes (B Cells):…

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    Breast Cancer Awareness

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    Today, there are over 100 kinds of cancer. Cancer is a type of disease. Specifically, breast cancer is the top cancer in women both in the developed and developing world, which is increasing in the developing world due to the increase life expectancy, increase urbanization and adoption of western lifestyles. (WHO:20216) In the United States, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, allowing breast cancer to be responsible for 40,000 deaths each year. (National Breast…

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    Sensor Network Case Study

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    Terrestrial WSNs, nodes are distributed in a given area either in a pre-planned manner (sensor nodes are placed according to optimal placement, grid placement, 2-d and 3-d placement models) or in an ad hoc manner (sensor nodes are randomly placed in the target area by dropping it from plane). After all battery power is limited and it cannot be reenergized, terrestrial sensor nodes must be provided with a maximum power source such as solar cells. Underground WSNs: - In this network, sensor…

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    Lung Cancer Introduction

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    approximately 584,872 individuals died and 1.5 million person has diagnosed with cancer in 2013 (CDC, 2016). Cancer is an ailment where body cells cultivate beyond quantity in comparison to normal cells. Cancer is able to spread through lymphatic nodes and bloodstream. Furthermore cancer is named from the organ it instigates, for instance Lung cancer activates from the Lungs in the same way cervical cancer typifies as it initiates from the Cervix. Moreover the signs and symptoms of the cancer…

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    It could be done by surgery, Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy, Surveillance, and High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. Surgery to remove the testicle and some of the lymph nodes may be done at diagnosis and staging. Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth…

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    Pre-operative CT scan is as an important imaging tool to prognosticate the disease and assess the operability. Along with an oesophagoduodenoendoscopy, majority of these tumors were detected pre-operatively. The aim of this study is to see the association of pre-operative CT scan features and its malignant potential in our local setting and this study has shown that there is association of tumor morphology of extramural to the malignant potential of Gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Most GIST…

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    The lymphatic system is a key system made up of tissues and organs that help maintain your immune system and clean the body of unwanted materials and toxins. In other words, the lymphatic system is the main line of defence when you become ill. in the case of some illnesses, the lymphatic system can be damaged and cause defects in your body that can have lifelong effects on your standard of living. Two diseases in particular are caused by a malfunction in the lymphatic system and they are called…

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