Neutropenia is a white blood cell (WBC) condition caused by a low number of neutrophils. This is a disease that can have many potential causes including cancer, cancer treatments, bone marrow disorders, many types of infections, immune system disorders, nutrition problems, and chronic idiopathic neutropenia. For this project cancer and …
The Goal of my Steam Project was to visualize gasteroesophageal reflux disease in a variety of situations. Have you ever wondered why pregnant women are prone to this disorder? Here is your chance to find out! You may compare a normally functioning stomach with one that has a malfunctioning part, …
For my STEAM project I wanted to dive more into the female reproductive system since I hope to become a midwife. As I researched different diseases that involve the uterus, I noticed a lot of information was focused on endometrioses. However, I noticed an article that mentioned adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is …
For my STEAM project, I completed a painting of the anatomical structure of the heart and arrhythmias. I wanted to explore how blood is pumped through the heart and to the pulmonary and systemic circuits. Specifically, my objective is from Unit 11, ‘know the path of blood through the heart …
Tuberculosis is widespread. Alaska is the 8th least populated state (only Vermont and Wyoming have less people), yet we have a tuberculosis incidence rate of 13.0 per capita. So how did it get this bad in the first place, and what do we even do about a disease that can …
My STEAM Project is on coronary artery disease. The objective covered is to explain the structure and function of the heart and to know the path of blood through the heart and circulatory system. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a heart condition where the heart does not get enough oxygen-rich …
cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease caused by a mutation of the CFTR gene, the gene responsible for regulating the amount of chloride salt transmembrane channels in cells that produce mucus or sweat. The overproduction of mucus caused by cystic fibrosis has affects in the respiratory as well as digestive …
