History has shown that women tend to outlive men. There have been and still are many misconceptions as to what factors contributed to this trend. Although women outlive men, the data on different longevity is certainly persuasive. In western countries women live an average of five to ten years longe...

Cancer is a group of many related diseases. All forms of cancer involve out-of-control growth and spread of abnormal cells. Cancer cells continue to grow and divide and can spread to other parts of the body. These cells accumulate and form tumors. They may compress, invade, and destroy normal tissu...

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. The body's immune system normally makes proteins called antibodies to protect the body against viruses, bacteria and other foreign materials. Th...

Understanding the Issues of Women and HIV/AIDS Rachel Seldin, Colgate University, Hamilton NY 13346 ABTRACT: Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had emerged as a major health problem for women in the United States. Family physicians can play an important role in the...

Anthrax Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium, Bacillus anthracis, an endospore forming gram-positive rod. The spore allows the anthrax bacterium to remain in a dormant state for years protected against the environment and to become reactivated when transferred to a favorable...

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS "HOPE IS GROWING" Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease which may affect many different organs and tissues in the body. Women of child bearing age are typically affected, but individuals of any age, sex, or race may develop the...

Introduction Achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant trait, however, it has a very high spontaneous rate of mutation (about 90%). It is the result from a single point mutation in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 (FGFR3). In 97% of the patients, there is a Glycine to Arginine substitution at ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissue mistakenly attacks its own immune system. Patients with these types of diseases have antibodies in their blood that target their own body's tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune dise...

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common diseases known among elderly people. Alzheimer disease is a degenerative brain disease, cause by a slow break down of the brain cells. There are many opinions of what causes Alzheimer's disease but the actual cause is still unknown. Scientists ...

Gonorrhea is a common infection of the genitourinary tract (specifically the urethra and cervix) caused by the bacteria, Nisseria gonorrhoeae. About 1 million new infections are reported each year in the United States. Young men aged 20 - 24 have the highest rate followed by those 15 to 19 ye...

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome also known as AIDS is a group of many different illnesses that together make the characteristics of a disease. AIDS begins with attacks on the immune system caused by an infection called the human immunodeficiency virus known best as HIV. In patients who have ac...

Ever since human stem cells were first isolated, research on stem cells has received much public attention, both because of its extraordinary promise and because of relevant legal and ethical issues. Stem cells are self-renewing, unspecialized cells that can give rise to multiple types all of spec...

Evolution and Genetic Engineering Activity 1: Why is AIDS so difficult to cure? How does the AIDS virus attack the body? â In 1979, the first reported AIDS case occurred in New York, and by mid-June 1981, unusual immune system failure among gay men was surfacing in the United States. The...

Understanding a Killer Of Millions By Sara is a twenty two year old Caucasian female. Sara was diagnosed with HIV seven years ago, but recently started antiretroviral therapy when her viral load went over 100,000 and her T cell count dropped below 140. She began on a triple combination therapy r...

Silicon is an essential element in humans, found in significant concentrations in hair, bone, epidermis and dental enamel. It is also the second most abundant element on the earth's crust, constituting about 28% by weight.(cite) Many foods and beverages, including certain vegetables, grains...

The bacteria Bacillus anthracis, the etiologic agent of Anthrax, is a large, gram positive, sporulating rod. Approximately 2-6 µm in length, this bacterium can be cultivated in ordinary nutrient medium under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. More commonly recognized by the name Anthrax, this bacter...

The effects of Androstenedione vs. DHEA supplementation in men. Androstenedione is a popular and widely used supplement among body builders and athletes. Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA is a wellknown precursor to testosterone, as well as a special interest as an anti aging supplement. Both suppleme...

Lupus Nephritis is an autoimmune disease that is caused by systematic lupus erythematous (SLE) and causes inflammation of the kidneys.1 Normally, the immune system is supposed to protect the human body from harmful and infectious elements. However, an autoimmune disease affects the immune system in...

AIDS and the Psychological Disorders Caused By Illicit Drug Use and the Media It is pretty easy to understand how people diagnosed with AIDS would be willing to do and/or try anything to help themselves; as well as being more susceptible to not only opportunistic diseases, but also diseases of th...

Psychosocial Assessment Mr. L. is a 69 year-old male with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), FAB-M1 normal cytogenetics diagnosed in May of 2001. He received chemotherapy (7+3: AraC/idarubican) at that time and achieved complete remission. He developed a relapse in the April of 2002. He deferred...

A social problem is defined as a negative interaction between groups in society. The social problem most likely effects more than one group of people. Most problems bring upon havoc or cause lack of cooperation in solving the problem. Social problems also prevent groups from growing and improving...

Over the years technology has continually advanced in health care and medicine. The leading cause of death has also changed from acute illnesses or infectious diseases to chronic conditions. This is due to the fact that we are now more knowledgeable in our health care practices. Today, health car...

Is it right to let people die when their death could be stopped? Billion-dollar pharmaceutical manufacturers are faced with this question every day. Should they reduce the price of AIDS drugs, allowing many more Africans to be able to afford them? Or should they keep their prices high and only al...

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) can be a result of two cy Virus types HIV-1 and HIV-2. A number of primate species carry similar viruses known as Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses, or SIV. Chimpanzees can carry a virus related to HIV-1, but sooty mangabeys, a type of monkey found in West A...

Is it right to let people die when their death could be stopped? Billion-dollar pharmaceutical manufacturers are faced with this question every day. Should they reduce the price of AIDS drugs, allowing many more Africans to be able to afford them? Or should they keep their prices high and only al...