The Use and Effects of TXA on the Clotting Cascade following Hemorrhage

The purpose of this STEAM project medium was to create an interactive snapshot representation of a clot forming and the effects of TXA on the formation of the clot. During clot formation the clotting cascade is activated and common pathway factors build the fibrin net and in turn the physical …

The Mark of Love

The idea of this project is to illustrate the different layers of skin where incisions will be made during a cesarean section. A cesarean birth occurs by an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus rather than through the vagina. A cesarean section is required for a high risk pregnancy, …

Benefits of breastmilk vs formula

Breastfeeding has a lot of benefits to both the mother and baby. Breastmilk promotes neurological growth, immunity, microbiome, and creates a unique diet specific to the babies needs. The breastfeeding mother has a lower risk of certain cancers and diabetes. However, breastfeeding isn’t for everyone since it is extremely time …

Pediatric Stroke- Sometimes a stumble can’t be brushed off: Cynthia Bridgers’ 2k23 STEAM Project

STEAM Project: Pediatric Stroke  My topic of interest for this project was focused on the key objective of knowing the pathway in which the blood flows throughout the heart and the remaining circulatory system particularly that which deals with the brain.  As can be seen, in my comic/symptoms poster an …

Holoprosencephaly

Holoprosencephaly This project is about the complex brain malformation called holoprosencephaly. The objectives covered are “Cleavage, Blastocyst Formation, Implantation, Placental Formation, Gastrulation, Organogenesis, and Birth” and “Describe the major steps of fetal development”. Holoprosencephaly is caused by incomplete cleavage during development. Cleavage is the division of cells during development. Between …