Thyroid Disease By Pitiporn “Nay” Duda
The Thyroid is one of the main glands of the endocrine system. It is very small, located in the front of the neck below the “Adams Apple”, and shaped like a butterfly. The thyroid hormones are important for teenagers because they help to control metabolism and growth. Iodine is the chemical element to help the […]
Diabetes Type I by Maggy Dennis
Insulin is what the body uses to unlock cells so glucose can be absorbed into the cells and used as energy for the body. Type 1 diabetes develops when the pancreas stops producing the hormone insulin. It is an auto-immune disease where the immune system attacks the islets in the body which allow the pancreas […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Ashley Nagel
COPD is known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which in simpler terms, refers to a group of lung diseases that block the airflow in the lungs when you exhale, making it more difficult to breathe. Symptoms of COPD include wheezing, shortness of breath, chronic cough, and tightness in the chest. Unfortunately, most symptoms do not […]
Tourette Syndrome by Kelly Peppes
Thankfully, in the world we live in today, technology is advancing at a very rapid rate, where we are more and more able to help those suffering from diseases and disorders. But many diseases and disorders that people suffer from on a daily basis are difficult to ease pain and suffering, such as Tourette syndrome. […]
Sickle Cell Anemia by Nicole DeMuth
Sickle Cell Disease is a type of Anemia. Anemia is a blood condition that causes a decrease in red blood cells. Sickle cells are shaped like a crescent that blocks the blood flow in vessels and can cause serious problems along with intense pain. This disease is most often seen in people of African American […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by Alena Lancaster
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is an endocrine disorder caused by the imbalance of female sex hormones. Female sex hormones include progesterone, estrogen and a hormone known as androgens. Androgens are also called male hormones and in patients that have PCOS androgens levels are elevated above normal and there are changes in the […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by Karissa Willard
Multiple Sclerosis is a non-fatal neurological disease, effecting nearly 2.1 million people worldwide. MS as its often abbreviated, involves the destruction of myelin tissues and damage to nerve fibers called axons. Myelin is the fatty insulating layer that forms around nerves. Its purpose is to speed the transmission of impulses along nerve cells. MS harshly […]
What is Raynaud’s Disease by Chelsea Gamewell
Raynaud’s Disease is a rare condition, which most find to be a nuisance more than a disability. It is most commonly found in women or people who live in cold climates. There are two different classifications of this disease, secondary and primary Raynaud’s. The primary is the more common of the two classifications. Secondary comes […]
Polycythemia vera by Emily Greer
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic blood disorder observed by an unusual increase in three types of blood cells produced by bone marrow: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. PV is called a myeloproliferative disorder because the bone marrow is producing too many cells too rapidly. Polycythemia vera (PV) usually develops over a […]
Cardiovascular Issues in Spinal Cord Injury Patients by Tia M. Young
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is most often characterized by a loss of sensation or the inability to control limb movements, either in the lower extremities (paraplegia) or inferior to the neck (tetra/quadriplegia). There are currently roughly 450,000 SCI patients in the U.S. alone, with about 10,000 new injuries occurring each year. Cardiovascular disorders as […]