The Digestive System The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to convert food into energy that the cells in the body can use. The process of digestion starts in the mouth when you chew your food, and the teeth break it...
The term anesthesia originates from two Greek words: “an,” meaning without, and “aesthesis,” meaning sensation. Anesthesia plays a crucial role in modern medicine, enabling a vast array of surgical procedures and childbirth to be conducted with minimal pain and discomfort. The evolution of anesthesia and...
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the gland called pancreas with the help of insulin, glucose in the human body is broken down into energy and water, in case of excess glucose, it converts into fat and stored in the body. Insulin helps to maintain...
In the ABO blood group system, the red blood cells in humans have molecular differences from individual to individual. The differences are systematic and can be characterized according to a system of four different hereditary types; A, B, AB and O. These types together form...
The bench press is an upper body strength training exercise that consists of pressing a weight upwards from a supine position. The exercise works the pectoralis major as well as supporting chest, arm, and shoulder muscles such as the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae...
For people who suffer from a skin condition such as athlete’s foot, there is nothing more frustrating than to see the ugly remnants of the infection on the skin not to mention the itchiness and foul odor it brings. Characterized by itching and burning sensation...
“Tinea pedis” or popularly known as athlete’s foot is a common a fungal infection of the skin of the foot—normally found between the toes—caused by parasitic fungi called “trichophyton”. This skin condition is considered common to people ages 15 and above. Although some symptoms may...
Working memory is a part of the human memory system with a limited capacity. Working Memory’s job is holding temporarily information for processing. Working memory refers to information storage without manipulation. About working memory’s capacity is generally considered as a limited capacity. Miller in 1956...
Trying to get a perfect, vibrant skin seems like a series of never-ending battles against wrinkles, acne, large pores, dry patches, and dark circles. And because our skin suffers from various issues, having a healthy-looking skin seems close to impossible. We get it, you feel...
When it comes to becoming young adult there can be several ways in which a person can develop, whether it be social and personality. With early adulthood there comes decisions with such development, it’s the time in one’s life where they make choices for themselves....
It’s no secret that vaccines are one of the most effective forms of disease prevention that humankind has devised. The body’s immune system is already an amazing and intricate protection, but in a world of such rapidly evolving and emerging pathogens, vaccines help support and...
The immune system is the bodies strongest defense against serious illnesses, yet it cannot prevent every serious issue. Even the healthiest of individuals can contract a serious or even fatal non-communicable condition such as cancer and fibromyalgia just to name a few. The immune system...
Case Description Laura finds Lamont’s blood pressure to be high. His systolic and diastolic pressures are above the normal range of 120/80. A blood pressure range of 156/94 would indicate symptoms of stage 1 hypertension. Thus Laura would advise Mr. Lamont to adopt a healthy...
This is an a randomly, selected, non biased and concealed research with objective of ascertaining if high blood pressure monitored is greater than controlled in regards to its effect in the lifespan of cardiovascular and morbidity in old aged patient suffering from Isolated Systolic Hypertension....
Many of us deal with weight problems on a regular basis. Everywhere an individual goes and looks, there are advertisements on how to lose weight and become healthier as a result. The ultimate goal and end objective of any weight loss regimen should be to...
The human body consists of various blood groups with one important one being the ABO blood group, which aids in blood transfusions. The ABO blood group was discovered during the years of 1900 and 1901 at the University of Vienna by Karl Landsteiner when he...
A key feature of the Gothic genre in The Bloody Chamber,’ Frankenstein and Dr Faustus is Transgression. Transgression, put simply is the violation of a particular societal, moral or natural law. It is breaking boundaries, or breaking rules of society, which is reflected in all...
Introduction Medicalization is the taking of something that is a part of the normal life experience and making it a medical problem, specifically one that requires treatment. This occurs quite often, especially in the Western world, but there is no example more apparent than the...
Abstract For many years, women have endured the hardships and pain of childbirth. Though a woman’s body is built for childbirth, there are several medications offered in the delivery room to help with pain. Around the world, there are many different views as well as...