Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) case study

Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is an asymptomatic plasma cell disorder characterized by the presence of ≥ 3 g/dL serum M-protein and/or 10-60% bone marrow plasma cell infiltration with no myeloma-defining event (MDE). The Swedish Myeloma Registry reported that 14% of myeloma patients had evidence of SMM with a median age of 72 years [1]. The … Read more

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) knowledge/goals/training

Knowledge: An EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) will be engage in a team or large group of people who are responsible for attending and providing a variety of Emergency or non- Emergency calls (such as patient transportation).The principal responsibility of the EMT is to provide care and attention to the patient at the scene of the … Read more

Healthy ageing

Every individual’s development is different and usually a reflection of the world around them. Such environmental, cultural and biological factors influence this development. Like many other countries, Australia has an ageing population (ABS, 2016). This global phenomenon means increased life expectancy and provides a positive indicator of improving health for older people (Moyle, Parker & … Read more

How to cope with stress

Everyone experiences stress at one point in their life, and it can be triggered differently. Stress triggers could be as simple as poor working conditions, long working hours, being unhappy with the job, job loss, divorce, the death of someone close, chronic illness, emotional problems, traumatic events or even getting married. To know how to … Read more

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)

“Impulsive aggressive behavior is the result of a multi-determined set of social, genetic, biological, and psychological factors” (Coccaro et al.,2015). Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), is described as an anger disorder characterized by a lack of impulse control, recurrent violence and excessive behavior driven by anger or rage. Another name for IED is Behavioural Defiance. Studies … Read more

The Impact of Parkinson’s Disease on the Human Body

Symptoms and Causes Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system. It mainly affects the part of the brain that controls movement. It is a chronic disease that gradually worsens over time and has no cure. Nerve cells in the brain begin to break down or die, including the cells that produce dopamine. … Read more

Alcohol use disorder, alcohol intoxication disorder and alcohol withdrawal disorder

Alcohol use disorder, alcohol intoxication disorder and alcohol withdrawal disorder are a complex set of substance abuse disorders having common but varied pathways of development leading to the onset of the disorder. The factors responsible for the emergence of the above mentioned set of disorders have been listed and explained below: BIOLOGICAL ETIOLOGY • Genetic … Read more

Racial Disparities in Birth Outcomes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2017), African American mothers and their babies are at a higher risk for pregnancy and birth-related complications, such as preterm birth, than women and infants of any other race.  Furthermore, the CDC (2009) states that, this health disparity further includes highest rate of infant mortality, … Read more

Sperm hypermotility

The intracellular pathways that occur during sperm motility are closely related with the pathways of capacitation (Baldi et al., 2000). Both events require Ca2+, HCO3- and cAMP, this is why hyperactivation is seen as a part of capacitation (Ho and Suarez, 2001; McPartlin, 2010). However, McPartlin (2010) showed that procaine was able to induce hyperactivated … Read more

The controversy over vaccines and autism

Over recent years there has been controversy over vaccines and whether or not they cause autism. These questions have led many people to quit vaccinating their children due to the fear of developing autism. Despite many parents concerns, multiple studies on vaccines have proven the assumption wrong; vaccines do not cause autism. There are many … Read more

Eating Disorders and Body Image (analysis of 5 sources)

Body and eating issues seem not to be that uncommon today, as society has pushed this perfect image upon people. Comparing oneself to another can lead to low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders. These illnesses can cause negative consequences and it some cases lead to death. Eating disorders not only affect the one’s mental … Read more

Tianma Gouteng Yin (TGY) neuroprotective effects on drosophila in a rotenone induced model of Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative and age-dependent disease. It is characterized by muscular rigidity, resting tremor, postural imbalance, and slowed movement (bradykinesia). These symptoms arise when nerve cells in the substantia nigra are destroyed or damaged and can no longer produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps to control muscle motor … Read more

Pregnant women in conflict and war zones

Pregnant women in conflict and war zones continually exhibit negative health symptoms in both themselves and their children.  These negative symptoms range from physical conditions to mental disorders.  As a direct result of the adverse effects of war, the health outcomes of pregnant women in war zones are heavily affects.  The factors affecting the maternal … Read more

Emerging infectious diseases

Emerging infectious diseases are infectious diseases that have showed up within a population in recent years or those whose prevalence or geographic boundary is increasing exponentially or expected to rise within the next few years (1). Emerging infections can be divided into two main groups – newly emerging and re-emerging infections. Newly emerging infections can … Read more