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which may involve running a series of tests which may include: blood and urine analysis for levels of drugs, fluids, electrolytes, and blood gases, and to test for infection; lumbar puncture to test for central nervous system infection; x ray, computed tomography scans (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look for tumors, hemorrhage, or other brain abnormality; thyroid tests; electroencephalography (EEG); or electrocardiography (ECG) (Delirium,…

Mesothelioma is a true and aggressive heath issue that is present across the United States, including my geographical area of Ohio, the Mahoning County. This disease is most commonly caused from asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a natural occurring mineral silicate that was commonly used for insulating and fireproofing. Asbestos easily breaks down into very small dust-like fibers, which can be easily inhaled into person’s lungs. Once asbestos is inhaled it can yield many health hazards, including…

Motivation to Pursue Science: From the time that I was in the fourth grade, I knew the career path that I wanted to pursue. At a young age, I was inspired by roller coasters, so much in fact that I was often get scolded for doodling them in my notebooks during class time. I think that a lot of my inspiration had to do with my mother because I will never forget the morning that she woke me up to go to Hershey Park. My whole family was “playing hooky” that day and she had such excitement in her…

People question. How it is caused?, how can it be treated?, what symptoms could occur through brain cancer? Many people suffer from a type of cancer. One cancer that is good to learn is, brain cancer. You can’t walk to a local store and ask for medicine to cure this disease. To treat brain cancer you may have to visit your local doctor. This disease takes a process that may slowly progress like a turtle going to the shore. Some people have it for a lifetime. But some live with it for a short…

Altpeter, 1995). Lung cancer is a serious concern that need to be dealt with severe gravity. Preventative measures is the best move in making sure lung cancer is detected earlier and initial treatment. The use of screenings which include CT and chest x-ray is early just to prevent lung cancer eventually will reduce…

Kidney: Major Functions ✓ C-ontrols electrolyte and fluid balance ✓ R-egulates homeostasis of blood and acid-base balance ✓ R-egulates RBC production ✓ E-liminates end products of metabolism, ✓ S-ecretes renin, parathyroid hormones and Vitamin D [pic] The Kidney: Nephron • Functional unit of the kidney that produces urine by filtration Blood Supply of the Kidney • Renal artery- branch of the abdominal aorta • Renal vein- drains into the inferior…