History and Clinical Manifestations of Yellow Fever

 The significance of Yellow Fever Yellow fever virus is estimated to cause 200,000 cases of disease and 30,000 deaths globally each year, with 90% of those cases occurring in Africa (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018).  The ‘yellow’ in the name refers to the skin color that occurs when the infection involves the … Read more

Uncovering the US Public Health Efforts to Combat Polio

 Christina Marsalona HIS 398 Professor Sellers 11-20-18 The Public Health’s Effect on Polio Poliomyelitis, also called infantile paralysis or polio is an acute, infectious disease that has a drastic impact on our history. It was described as early as the late 1700’s, and recorded as an outbreak in 1894 in the US. Many people … Read more

Advancements in Medical & Technology: Impact on Society Since 20th Century

 The Advancements of Medicine & Technology Olivia Gabriel 10C The advancements of medicine and medical technology since the 20th century have had a highly significant impact on society and societal events. The understanding and development of medicine and technology have created a safer and more advanced way of living throughout history, and will continue to … Read more

Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Unrestrained Iron Accumulation & its Complications

 HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS: worth the Workup Emily Williams Marietta College DUE NOVEMBER 1ST. UPLOAD TO TURNITIN.COM CLASS ID: 19221801 ENROLLMENT KEY: PASP690 FINAL DRAFT DUE FEBRURARY 1ST Abstract There is a genetic disorder found in one million Americans and approximately 1 in every 240 caucasians of primarily Northern European descent (Bacon BR, et al. 2011). … Read more

Bacterial Meningitis: Disease Origins & New Research Advances

   This paper will cover the history of bacterial meningitis including origins of the disease, the first recorded discovery and first outbreaks. This paper also evaluates new research on bacterial meningitis and how it is affecting people with modern day technology and medicine.  According to an article by David Spencer, MD, Meningitis is an … Read more

Utilizing IVF to Create Designer Babies

 What if it was possible to overcome infertility, to reduce the risk of a child developing cancer, and to eliminate genetic diseases all in the same process? Such a process could become essential in addressing mankind’s wellbeing, and should be scrutinized for it moral value and applications. This process is called In Vitro Fertilization … Read more

The Symptoms and Causes of Lupus

 Most of the symptoms of lupus can be self-reported, but a doctor may notice a few things the patient did not report depending on what organs are attacked.  If the nervous system is affected, they might present as confused, or they might not remember the things they should.  If the patient’s skin is affected, … Read more

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Racism, Inequality and a Legacy of Health Care Disparities

 In the non-fiction novel, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, the setting contributes to the overall tone of the story in many ways. Foremost, this story takes place in the 1950s and the 1960s which is a gloomy time period as treatments for cancer have not yet been developed. Additionally, this … Read more

Comparing Homeopathy and Acupuncture

 Complementary/ Alternative Treatments (CAM) Name Institution Complementary/ Alternative Treatments (CAM) Recommendation Report of Comparison between Homeopathy & Acupuncture 1.Introduction The review of the hospital’s budget to consider the possibility of the provision of complementary and Alternative treatments (CAM) is a huge win for the hospital’s clients. The combination of standard medicine with approved CAM … Read more

Vaccines: Benefits, Risks and Medical History – Considerations for Parental Decision-Making

 Ever since I was little, I always thought that getting vaccinations were mandatory. I thought that they helped to prevent children from getting sick throughout the years. But, in recent years, vaccinations have become a huge controversy for parents across the world. There has been some people say that vaccinations cause autism spectrum disorder … Read more

Horrors of Smallpox: How the World’s Deadliest Disease Nearly Wiped Humanity Out

 In 1977, the last natural case of smallpox was recorded in Somalia. Three years later, the World Health Organization announced the eradication of smallpox entirely, with the exception of small samples for research. Today, we hardly ever think about smallpox compared to other, more relevant diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, or Zika. But there … Read more

Exploring Injustice & Inequality in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the Classic 1962 American Film

 A classic American film, To Kill a Mockingbird, showcases the injustices of a rigid, segregated society. Director, Robert Mulligan, carefully brings to life the novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird. The movie debuted in 1962 but took place in the 1930s. It features two kids whose father is a lawyer defending a … Read more

Debate Over Expansion: Manifest Destiny in the U.S. 1800-1835

 In the period of 1800-1835, the United States expanded what was just thirteen colonies into an entire continent through the federal government’s policies being shaped by both the supporters and opponents of territorial expansion through constant debate. Opponents of territorial expansion argued that the eastern states should take priority over expansion, while supporters believed … Read more