Ischemic Placental Disease
This project is Ischemic Placental Disease (IPD), taking a look at complications during pregnancy. There are three IPDs mentioned, Pre-Eclampsia, Placental Abruption, and Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Similar to my last STEAM, this is a parody of Fresh Prince of Bel Air. I have included the lyrics so that you can …
Starry Sky on a Cloudy Night: Burkitt Lymphoma
For my Steam Project I painted important cells for Burkitt Lymphoma diagnosis. The cells labeled A are lymphocytic Blasts with lipid filled vacuoles seen in the bone marrow of BL patients. The cells labeled B are “starry sky” macrophages found in lymph node biopsy specimens.
Sharing Is Caring: The Importance of White Blood Cells
This book is supposed to be a fun and interesting way to learn mainly about white blood cells, the immune system, and the differences in other organisms’ immune systems. The main question I am trying to answer in the book is, “Have you ever wondered why your pet does not …
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy is typically caused by a genetic disorder that causes the muscular wall around the left ventricle to thicken. My steam project will review normal blood flow through the heart and will then show how obstructive cardiomyopathy can block and reduce the flow from the left ventricle to …
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an illness that many people have or will experience. In my project you can learn about what pneumonia is, what the symptoms are, recognize risk factors and how to prevent this illness. You can also learn about how pneumonia is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.