The definition of life, it is a multiplying layer of confusion, self-embracing, and many more complex factors that not one can encounter. There are thousands of aspects of life that we as humans, as one species, cannot define. Or can we?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (which gives us a literally and straightforward definition), the meaning of life is, "the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death."
Quite a closed-ended definition, isn't it? However, it is correct. Life is quite literally the determination of whether something has vital functions or not. Is it breathing? Does it contribute to daily life? Does it have living cells? These are some of the questions that support or go against if something has a life. This definition of life is used in numerous types of sciences including biology and yes, even medicine. In order to have a life you need to meet the physical qualifications of science.
Is the physical matters the only way to qualify as "having a life"? As a teen myself, being thrown into social media because of my generation, I have always heard the saying, "Get a life". Now I know that that quote does not necessarily have anything to do with media, but it surely contributes to how a life is "suppose" to be lived. You must do this to be cool. You have this in order to succeed in life. Common phrases aren't they? As I am an American (I can only speak for one) all I hear in the media are ways to live before you die. How the new shampoo makes you receive the best sex life or whatever. Party like there is no tomorrow. In the American world, life is perceived to be a very materialistic dream to have. You must have a lot of money to have success. At least that is what a materialistic utopia will teach you.
How must we really prepare for life or "have a life" without such a money-throwing view? How do we become wise and respected by the time we are lying in our graves? Another prospective of life is definitely the development of growth and maturity. We have scientist and philosophers like Erik Erikson and Confucius who teach how the stages of life are accomplished (physically and mentally) and what are the morals of life itself, but are they the only ones who determine that? As said in the beginning, life is extremely complex, so how can scientists (who are no doubt very intelligent) understand the full value of life? I am sure that while Erikson says there are only 8 stages of life, another bright young man or woman can say there are 19!
This leads to two questions if in case this is true. Is life based on perspective? Is anyone's perspective of life accurate if life is based one's life and experiences?
Sources:
Simplypsychology.org
Erikson.org
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
If you would like to play a little game about life, click on this link to play Alter Ego, a game where you can start from the first days of childhood, to the last days of your life. I hope you enjoyed my little piece!
Friday, December 30, 2016
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Possible post
Hey guys, I have been very busy over the past few months (I have 3 AP classes),but I am working on some possible researches. I going to place a list below and you can write on my Google+ if you have suggestions or if you like a certain one.
Possible researches:
Does gender affect education?
Dementia vs Alzheimer
More Quote of the days + explanations
Did the Mongols really spread the Bubonic plague?
Euthanasia: Should it be legal?
Why do we have allergies?
There will be many more! I will do my best to post!
Thanks for reading!
Possible researches:
Does gender affect education?
Dementia vs Alzheimer
More Quote of the days + explanations
Did the Mongols really spread the Bubonic plague?
Euthanasia: Should it be legal?
Why do we have allergies?
There will be many more! I will do my best to post!
Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
A Little Quote
Hey guys!
Here is just a little quote to keep your brains in motion:
"The circumstances of human society are too complicated to be submitted to the rigor of mathematical calculation."
Marquis De Custine
Source:
brainyquote.com
Here is just a little quote to keep your brains in motion:
"The circumstances of human society are too complicated to be submitted to the rigor of mathematical calculation."
Marquis De Custine
Source:
brainyquote.com
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Human Genome
Hey guys!
A few months back, I did a group project about the human genome.
"What is that?" you ask. It is the DNA sequence of an individual.
I wanted to show a couple of videos for those who are interested.
Also here is a source called BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Source Tool) . It is a site where you can find the genetic coding of most organisms.
P.S I love the Ted-Talks!
Blast source: click me!
A few months back, I did a group project about the human genome.
"What is that?" you ask. It is the DNA sequence of an individual.
I wanted to show a couple of videos for those who are interested.
Also here is a source called BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Source Tool) . It is a site where you can find the genetic coding of most organisms.
P.S I love the Ted-Talks!
Blast source: click me!
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Why Does Everything Look Green?
It was the first day of school for Ben.
During math studies, his teacher asked the class which circle was bigger: the green or red circle?
He raised his hand, confused. "Excuse me, but both circles are green." The entire class giggled.
Ben wasn't joking around, so why was everyone laughing?
Ben could not see the red circle because he was color blind.
Color blindness is a common disorder among many people. When you hear that a person is color blind, you might think that they can only see black and white. That is not entirely true for everyone.
Unlike other animals, human colorblindness is a little bit different.In most animals, they have two sets of cones instead of three, like humans. Cones are located in the retina of the eye and they help with color discrimination and seeing in the daytime. Their neighboring organelle, the rods, helps seeing in the dark. In humans, Cones cells have three different wavelengths (red, blue, green) that differentiate colors.
What is the cause of color blindness? In all animals (including humans), color blindness can be inherited from the carrier on the X chromosome. If someone has the carrier on the X chromosome, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are color blind. For example, if a female has chromosome X (with carrier) and X (without carrier), they are not color blind. However if a male has chromosome X (with carrier) and Y, then they do. The reason why this is true is because since the female has an extra X chromosome, it denies the existence of the carrier gene.
Sometimes, however, color blindness is not caused by genetics. Diseases like diabetes or any eye disease can cause color blindness, if not full blindness. If you have multiple sclerosis or certain liver diseases, that can cause the disorder too.
Since humans primarily have three types of color blindness (red-green, blue- yellow, and monochromacy), they are more complex. Here are the most common types:
Protanomaly: When red seems to have a greener shade.
Protanopia: When red appears black.
Deuteranomaly: When green seems to have a redder shade.
Deuteranopia: When green appears beige.
Tritanomaly: When blue seems greener. Also the colors red and yellow are hard to distinguish from pink.
Tritanopia: When blue appears green and yellow appears violet or grey.
Cone Monochromacy: This is when you only see black and white. It is caused by the disability of 2 of the 3 cones of the retina.
Rod Monochromacy: Same as Cone Monochromacy except, it is present at birth.
Although there is not a known cure for colorblindness, there are different products like glasses and medication that can help see colors better. They do not always work, but they certainly make life a lot more... explored!
In conclusion, color blindness is a genetic disorder that many people have. If you would like to know more information about color blindness, visit the website :colourblindawareness.org. If you would like to take a test to see if you are color blind, please click this link: color blind test. This test is a self-diagnosis, so if you are concerned, please visit your doctor.
Wonderful sources:
Colourblindawareness.org
Nei.nih.gov
Colour-blindness.com
Wikipedia.org
ColorVisionTesting.com
During math studies, his teacher asked the class which circle was bigger: the green or red circle?
He raised his hand, confused. "Excuse me, but both circles are green." The entire class giggled.
Ben wasn't joking around, so why was everyone laughing?
Ben could not see the red circle because he was color blind.
Color blindness is a common disorder among many people. When you hear that a person is color blind, you might think that they can only see black and white. That is not entirely true for everyone.
Unlike other animals, human colorblindness is a little bit different.In most animals, they have two sets of cones instead of three, like humans. Cones are located in the retina of the eye and they help with color discrimination and seeing in the daytime. Their neighboring organelle, the rods, helps seeing in the dark. In humans, Cones cells have three different wavelengths (red, blue, green) that differentiate colors.
What is the cause of color blindness? In all animals (including humans), color blindness can be inherited from the carrier on the X chromosome. If someone has the carrier on the X chromosome, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are color blind. For example, if a female has chromosome X (with carrier) and X (without carrier), they are not color blind. However if a male has chromosome X (with carrier) and Y, then they do. The reason why this is true is because since the female has an extra X chromosome, it denies the existence of the carrier gene.
Sometimes, however, color blindness is not caused by genetics. Diseases like diabetes or any eye disease can cause color blindness, if not full blindness. If you have multiple sclerosis or certain liver diseases, that can cause the disorder too.
Since humans primarily have three types of color blindness (red-green, blue- yellow, and monochromacy), they are more complex. Here are the most common types:
Protanomaly: When red seems to have a greener shade.
Protanopia: When red appears black.
Deuteranomaly: When green seems to have a redder shade.
Deuteranopia: When green appears beige.
Tritanomaly: When blue seems greener. Also the colors red and yellow are hard to distinguish from pink.
Tritanopia: When blue appears green and yellow appears violet or grey.
Cone Monochromacy: This is when you only see black and white. It is caused by the disability of 2 of the 3 cones of the retina.
Rod Monochromacy: Same as Cone Monochromacy except, it is present at birth.
Although there is not a known cure for colorblindness, there are different products like glasses and medication that can help see colors better. They do not always work, but they certainly make life a lot more... explored!
In conclusion, color blindness is a genetic disorder that many people have. If you would like to know more information about color blindness, visit the website :colourblindawareness.org. If you would like to take a test to see if you are color blind, please click this link: color blind test. This test is a self-diagnosis, so if you are concerned, please visit your doctor.
Wonderful sources:
Colourblindawareness.org
Nei.nih.gov
Colour-blindness.com
Wikipedia.org
ColorVisionTesting.com
Sunday, July 17, 2016
A Small Thank You...
Writing this blog, has been very interesting.
I learned things that I didn't know through research.
I improved my writing skills.
The best thing about this blog is that I got to help others gain knowledge.
I want to thank everyone that reads my posts, even if you are just a spam (just joking!).
I wouldn't even if post anything, if it wasn't for those 8 or 9 people who read my posts everyday.
If anyone wants to help by posting some of their own writings or wants to suggest a topic, contact me at JordynMCarney@gmail.com.
Thanks guys again and have a great summer (or whatever season you are in!)
Peace and Love,
Jordyn
P.S I will have a new post coming soon!
I learned things that I didn't know through research.
I improved my writing skills.
The best thing about this blog is that I got to help others gain knowledge.
I want to thank everyone that reads my posts, even if you are just a spam (just joking!).
I wouldn't even if post anything, if it wasn't for those 8 or 9 people who read my posts everyday.
If anyone wants to help by posting some of their own writings or wants to suggest a topic, contact me at JordynMCarney@gmail.com.
Thanks guys again and have a great summer (or whatever season you are in!)
Peace and Love,
Jordyn
P.S I will have a new post coming soon!
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Does Height Affect Your Position in Society?
We wear shoes that makes us taller, stand on platforms form to look powerful, and we even lie about our height!
What does this say about ourselves? Do we all want the perceptive of being taller? Do we feel inferior to those who seem taller?
From a personal stand point, I do feel a little intimidated by those of a taller stature. Although, I am 4' 11'...
From a scientific perspective, taller people do have it "better". According to Dr. Daniel Freeman and his brother Jason, taller people do seem more successful in life. On an educational view, it is known that taller people strive more to have a better education. That they have more successful jobs. Let's look a professional athletes. You rarely ever see their paychecks in the lower hundred thousands. You also rarely see many athletes under 5'. Maybe gymnast and dancers are, but not that many others sports do.
Taller people are also known to have more confidence and effort in life. Well, at least that is what is portrayed ... According to different researches, they find more and more people who use height as a advantage are also confident. Researches find that people of shorter statures, are more prone to suicide, low-self esteem, and being a victim of bullying. I find that a little biased.
Even though scientist have done plenty of experiments to conclude that the taller stature is more appealing or makes us feel more confident, it is not necessarily true.
A man named Alfred Alder, had a theory that since shorter people cannot make themselves physically taller, they boast themselves in confidence. This is other known as the Napoleon complex. Although Napoleon was actually the average height for a Frenchman at the time of his life, he surrounded himself with men of taller heights to show that a shorter man can dominate those of advantage. That is how those of this complex respond to life. Some might say that those who have the Napoleon complex (also known as the short man complex) can seem aggressive and excessively belligerent, but they can also be very successful in life. Unlike the researcher's conclusions about short people, this group strives to not let their height bring them down. They wear shoes with slightly thicker heels, they come up with ambitious goals, and they are overall very outgoing. They want to prove that they can be just as attractive, intelligent, and confident as taller folks.
To sum it all up, height does affect society, but it is you that decides how much it will affect.
Wonderful sources:
Psychologytoday.com
Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Wikipedia.org
Encyclopedia.com
Thesocietypage.org
Huffingtonpost.com
***I also did a survey***
Do you think your height affects your position? Comment below!
What does this say about ourselves? Do we all want the perceptive of being taller? Do we feel inferior to those who seem taller?
From a personal stand point, I do feel a little intimidated by those of a taller stature. Although, I am 4' 11'...
From a scientific perspective, taller people do have it "better". According to Dr. Daniel Freeman and his brother Jason, taller people do seem more successful in life. On an educational view, it is known that taller people strive more to have a better education. That they have more successful jobs. Let's look a professional athletes. You rarely ever see their paychecks in the lower hundred thousands. You also rarely see many athletes under 5'. Maybe gymnast and dancers are, but not that many others sports do.
Taller people are also known to have more confidence and effort in life. Well, at least that is what is portrayed ... According to different researches, they find more and more people who use height as a advantage are also confident. Researches find that people of shorter statures, are more prone to suicide, low-self esteem, and being a victim of bullying. I find that a little biased.
Even though scientist have done plenty of experiments to conclude that the taller stature is more appealing or makes us feel more confident, it is not necessarily true.
A man named Alfred Alder, had a theory that since shorter people cannot make themselves physically taller, they boast themselves in confidence. This is other known as the Napoleon complex. Although Napoleon was actually the average height for a Frenchman at the time of his life, he surrounded himself with men of taller heights to show that a shorter man can dominate those of advantage. That is how those of this complex respond to life. Some might say that those who have the Napoleon complex (also known as the short man complex) can seem aggressive and excessively belligerent, but they can also be very successful in life. Unlike the researcher's conclusions about short people, this group strives to not let their height bring them down. They wear shoes with slightly thicker heels, they come up with ambitious goals, and they are overall very outgoing. They want to prove that they can be just as attractive, intelligent, and confident as taller folks.
To sum it all up, height does affect society, but it is you that decides how much it will affect.
Wonderful sources:
Psychologytoday.com
Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Wikipedia.org
Encyclopedia.com
Thesocietypage.org
Huffingtonpost.com
***I also did a survey***
Do you think your height affects your position? Comment below!
Monday, July 11, 2016
Chemistry Part 2: Polyatomic ions
This is part 2 of the Chemistry help. Part one gave a list of Element Symbols you should check out!
I know some of you ask, "What are polyatomic ions?" Polyatomic ions are chemically charged molecules consisting of two or more atoms connected usually by a covalent bond. Here are the Polyatomic ions you should know. They are organized by charges:
1+:
Ammonium- NH4+
Hydronium- H3O+
1-:
Acetate- C2HO2-
Chlorate- CIO3-
Chlorite- CIO2-
Cyanide- CN-
Dihydrogen Phosphate- H2PO4-
Hydrogen Carbonate or bicarbonate- HCO3-
Hydrogen Sulfite or Bisulfite- HSO3-
Hydroxide- OH-
Hydrochlorite- CIO-
Nitrite- NO2-
Nitrate- NO3-
Perchlorate- CIO4-
Permanganate- MnO4-
Thiocyanate- SCN-
Hypobromite- Bro-
Bromite- BrO2-
Bromate- BrO3-
Perbromate- BrO4-
Hypoiodite- IO-
Iodite- IO2-
Iodate- IO3-
Periodate- IO4-
2-:
Carbonate- CO32-
Chromate- CrO42-
Dichromate- Cr2O72-
Hydrogen Phosphate- HPO42-
Oxalate- C2O42-
Peroxide- O22-
Sulfate- SO42-
Sulfite- SO32-
Silicate- SiO32-
3-:
Arsenate- AsO43-
Phosphate- PO43-
Phosphite- PO33-
Borate- BO33-
If you remember these easy ions and symbols, Chemistry will be a lot more relaxing and fun (especially if you are taking AP Chemistry)!!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, comment below!
I know some of you ask, "What are polyatomic ions?" Polyatomic ions are chemically charged molecules consisting of two or more atoms connected usually by a covalent bond. Here are the Polyatomic ions you should know. They are organized by charges:
1+:
Ammonium- NH4+
Hydronium- H3O+
1-:
Acetate- C2HO2-
Chlorate- CIO3-
Chlorite- CIO2-
Cyanide- CN-
Dihydrogen Phosphate- H2PO4-
Hydrogen Carbonate or bicarbonate- HCO3-
Hydrogen Sulfite or Bisulfite- HSO3-
Hydroxide- OH-
Hydrochlorite- CIO-
Nitrite- NO2-
Nitrate- NO3-
Perchlorate- CIO4-
Permanganate- MnO4-
Thiocyanate- SCN-
Hypobromite- Bro-
Bromite- BrO2-
Bromate- BrO3-
Perbromate- BrO4-
Hypoiodite- IO-
Iodite- IO2-
Iodate- IO3-
Periodate- IO4-
2-:
Carbonate- CO32-
Chromate- CrO42-
Dichromate- Cr2O72-
Hydrogen Phosphate- HPO42-
Oxalate- C2O42-
Peroxide- O22-
Sulfate- SO42-
Sulfite- SO32-
Silicate- SiO32-
3-:
Arsenate- AsO43-
Phosphate- PO43-
Phosphite- PO33-
Borate- BO33-
If you remember these easy ions and symbols, Chemistry will be a lot more relaxing and fun (especially if you are taking AP Chemistry)!!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, comment below!
Chemistry Help
Hey guys, is anyone else taking Chemistry this upcoming fall? Well before the school year starts, you might want to remember two things: Element symbols and Polyatomics. Where can you find them? Here, of course! Below are the most common elememts and polyatomics you should remember for this upcoming year! Let's start with elements.
Elements:
Elements:
- Hydrogen- H
- Helium- He
- Lithium- Li
- Berullium- Be
- Boron- B
- Carbon- C
- Nitrogen- N
- Oxygen- O
- Fluorine- F
- Neon- Ne
- Sodium- Na
- Magnesium- Mg
- Aluminum- Al
- Silicon- Si
- Phosophorus- P
- Sulfur- S
- Chlorine- Cl
- Argon- Ar
- Potassium- K
- Calcium- Ca
- Scandium- Sc
- Titanium- Ti
- Vandium- V
- Chromium- Cr
- Manganese- Mn
- Iron- Fe
- Cobalt- Co
- Nickel- Ni
- Copper- Cu
- Zinc- Zn
- Gallium- Ga
- Germanium- Ge
- Arsenic- As
- Selenium- Se
- Bromine- Br
- Krypton- Kr
- Ribidium- Rb
- Strontium- Sr
- Yttrium- Y
- Zirconium- Zr
- Palladium- Pd
- Silver- Ag
- Cadmium- Cd
- Tin- Sn
- Antimony- Sb
- Tellurium- Te
- Iodine- I
- Xenon- Xe
- Cesium- Cs
- Barium- Ba
- Tungsten- W
- Platinum- Pt
- Mercury- Hg
- Gold- Au
- Thallium- Tl
- Lead- Pb
- Bismuth- Bi
- Radon- Kn
- Radium- Ra
- Uranium- U
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
The "Unwalkable" Disease
It is 11:00 o'clock at night.
Suddenly, Larry, a 72-year-old male with arthritis, wakes up to a ridiculous pain in his big toe. Limping out of bed to turn on the lights, he couldn't believe what he saw. His toe was twice the size! Later that night he called his doctor and the doctor explained that Larry was suffering from an acute gout attack.
What are Gouts?
A gout is a severely painful disorder caused by excess uric acid building into the joints, causing swelling, redness of the affected area, and tenderness. It is most common in men over 60, but once menopause starts, it can affect women as well. It is believed that since women have a high source of estrogen, it protects them from abnormal uric acid production rates. You will most likely see this lumpy disorder on arthritis patients, but anyone can have it.
Why do Gouts occur?
It all starts with the uric acid. Uric acid is formed when purines (a source from foods like meat, beans, and fish) are broken down during the metabolic process. In a normal situation, after the metabolic process is completed the excess uric acid is removed from the body, but a gout victim's body, the rate of uric acid increases. The excess uric acid will go into the bloodstream. When the uric acid finds the joints, it will start to crystalize. It starts to put extreme pressure on the joints making it almost unbearable. To actually know if you have a gout or not, doctors will usually perform a blood test. They would also extract fluid from the affected joint. Sometimes the pressure of the joint can be caused by a pseudogout that has excess calcium phosphate, rather than uric acid.
How bad can it become?
There are four main stages of Gouts:
The first stage is called the Asymptomatic stage. You won't usually find any obvious physical characteristics, but it will feel like your joints are under pressure. There is only slight damage when it comes to this stage and you won't need any major medications or treatments.
The second stage is called Acute gout. This is where the swelling starts. It is a sudden attack and there is intense pain. On the bright side of things, it normally will go down within 3-10 days. Anti-inflammatory medications like NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or Zyloprim can help.
The third stage is called the Interval stage. This is the period where the gout doesn't necessarily show up or cause any harm for months or years. However, it is still there. If you don't talk to your doctor or have it treated, it can go into stage four.
Stage 4, is called the Chronic Tophaceous Gout. This is where the crystallized uric acid, turns into a sugary-like substance called tophi. This is also the stage when the kidney can start to develop kidney stones. Surgery will be needed if extreme. However, it takes years for this to happen. If you get it treated in time, you will be fine.
How do I lower the risk of not having Gouts?
If you maintain your weight and diet, that can help tremendously. Make sure to not eat too many purine-induced products (chicken, asparagus, shrimp, etc) and eat your carbs. Those who go on high protein diets or low carb diets are more at risk for gouts. Try not to consume so much fructose (that is in sodas and other sugary drinks) Regulate your alcohol consumption. Too much alcohol in the bloodstream can inhibit the uric acid from escaping the body. Try to avoid having high cholesterol, blood pressure, or stress. All of those can increase your risks. Family history and diabetes are also not a good sign, but if you maintain a healthy life you shouldn't have anything worse than stage 2.
In all, gouts are a pain in the... joints! No likes them and people with arthritis especially despise them. Remember to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and try not to consume too much alcohol or soda. I promise it will help those gouts stay out!
Sources:
Mayoclinic.org
Medicalnewstoday.com
Arthritis.org
Wedmd.com
Rheumatology.org
What did you think? Comment below!
Suddenly, Larry, a 72-year-old male with arthritis, wakes up to a ridiculous pain in his big toe. Limping out of bed to turn on the lights, he couldn't believe what he saw. His toe was twice the size! Later that night he called his doctor and the doctor explained that Larry was suffering from an acute gout attack.
What are Gouts?
A gout is a severely painful disorder caused by excess uric acid building into the joints, causing swelling, redness of the affected area, and tenderness. It is most common in men over 60, but once menopause starts, it can affect women as well. It is believed that since women have a high source of estrogen, it protects them from abnormal uric acid production rates. You will most likely see this lumpy disorder on arthritis patients, but anyone can have it.
Why do Gouts occur?
It all starts with the uric acid. Uric acid is formed when purines (a source from foods like meat, beans, and fish) are broken down during the metabolic process. In a normal situation, after the metabolic process is completed the excess uric acid is removed from the body, but a gout victim's body, the rate of uric acid increases. The excess uric acid will go into the bloodstream. When the uric acid finds the joints, it will start to crystalize. It starts to put extreme pressure on the joints making it almost unbearable. To actually know if you have a gout or not, doctors will usually perform a blood test. They would also extract fluid from the affected joint. Sometimes the pressure of the joint can be caused by a pseudogout that has excess calcium phosphate, rather than uric acid.
How bad can it become?
There are four main stages of Gouts:
The first stage is called the Asymptomatic stage. You won't usually find any obvious physical characteristics, but it will feel like your joints are under pressure. There is only slight damage when it comes to this stage and you won't need any major medications or treatments.
The second stage is called Acute gout. This is where the swelling starts. It is a sudden attack and there is intense pain. On the bright side of things, it normally will go down within 3-10 days. Anti-inflammatory medications like NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or Zyloprim can help.
The third stage is called the Interval stage. This is the period where the gout doesn't necessarily show up or cause any harm for months or years. However, it is still there. If you don't talk to your doctor or have it treated, it can go into stage four.
Stage 4, is called the Chronic Tophaceous Gout. This is where the crystallized uric acid, turns into a sugary-like substance called tophi. This is also the stage when the kidney can start to develop kidney stones. Surgery will be needed if extreme. However, it takes years for this to happen. If you get it treated in time, you will be fine.
How do I lower the risk of not having Gouts?
If you maintain your weight and diet, that can help tremendously. Make sure to not eat too many purine-induced products (chicken, asparagus, shrimp, etc) and eat your carbs. Those who go on high protein diets or low carb diets are more at risk for gouts. Try not to consume so much fructose (that is in sodas and other sugary drinks) Regulate your alcohol consumption. Too much alcohol in the bloodstream can inhibit the uric acid from escaping the body. Try to avoid having high cholesterol, blood pressure, or stress. All of those can increase your risks. Family history and diabetes are also not a good sign, but if you maintain a healthy life you shouldn't have anything worse than stage 2.
In all, gouts are a pain in the... joints! No likes them and people with arthritis especially despise them. Remember to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and try not to consume too much alcohol or soda. I promise it will help those gouts stay out!
Sources:
Mayoclinic.org
Medicalnewstoday.com
Arthritis.org
Wedmd.com
Rheumatology.org
What did you think? Comment below!
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Science Help
Hey guys!
For some of us, school is just around the corner!
In my first year of high school, my AP Biology teacher found an excellent website to help us with those difficult chapters.
The website is called bozemanscience.com/.
Whether you are in a regular science class or an AP class, the website has videos that really breaks down the difficulty of science!
It helps with any type of science from biology to earth science!
If you have any questions about the website, contact me or check it out for yourself!
I'll have a new article soon, bye!
For some of us, school is just around the corner!
In my first year of high school, my AP Biology teacher found an excellent website to help us with those difficult chapters.
The website is called bozemanscience.com/.
Whether you are in a regular science class or an AP class, the website has videos that really breaks down the difficulty of science!
It helps with any type of science from biology to earth science!
If you have any questions about the website, contact me or check it out for yourself!
I'll have a new article soon, bye!
Thursday, June 30, 2016
History of Medicine Part 5: Medieval Islam
During the the early period of Medieval Islam (601-750 A.D.), the people of major cities of the Middle East were embedded with the idea that Allah (the God of Islam) or believing the Islamic religion itself will help fulfill a good healthy life ever since their savior Muhammad made studying Islam possible in 615 A.D. It wasn't until 900 A.D. when the idea of medicine healing the body hit them. And boy did it hit them hard.
Everyone was fascinated with these new sciences and medical treatments. Many physicians, chemists, philosophers, you name it, were trying to advance medicine from the Greek times. Since many medical experiments were banned by the Romans in their territory, the Middle Easterns had to find a way to fill the many gaps about the human body and the diseases that went along with them. They started to make new medical traditions, which were heavily influenced by their Greek studies.
Many new discovers were made at this time. A physician named Al-Razi, was recognized as the "Father of Pediatrics". Not only did he write over 200 scientific books and articles, including his popular book, Diseases of Children (which was one of the first books on that topic), he made several new discoveries. He taught people that conflicts on the body like fevers, were meant to kill the infection of the body and to never buy medicine from "fake" scientist. He was the first to tell the difference between Measles and Smallpox and the origins of these diseases. He even introduced a mercurial ointment, a medicine filled with the metal mercury.
Like Al-Razi, many other scientist followed in his shoes. Ibn Sina wrote many books in which over 200 exist today and he studied the medical standards of the European and Islamic medical fields. He wrote books like the The Book of Healing (a scientific encyclopedia) and The Canon of Medicine, which many medical scholars still read today. He believed that medications should only be used in times of illness and some drugs are more effective based on the temperature of the environment.
Ibn Al-nafis, clarified Greek physician Calen's belief of the ventricles of the heart have an "invisible passages" throughout the septum, by disagreeing, saying that the blood from the right chamber of the heart must flow through the pulmonary artery to the lungs to combine with air. Although William Harvey is widely know for explaining the blood circulation, Al-Nafis really gave the study a jump start.
From physicians like Al-Razi to polymaths like Ibn Sina, without them, Medieval Islam would not have had such a huge influence on medicine like it did. This period set off many new questions about diseases and new studies along the way of the medical history.
Sources:
Medicalnewstoday.com
Localhistories.org
Explorable.com
Peopleof.oureverydaylife.com
Wikipedia.org
Quatr.us
Nlm.nih.gov
Vocabulary.com
What did you think? Comment below!
Everyone was fascinated with these new sciences and medical treatments. Many physicians, chemists, philosophers, you name it, were trying to advance medicine from the Greek times. Since many medical experiments were banned by the Romans in their territory, the Middle Easterns had to find a way to fill the many gaps about the human body and the diseases that went along with them. They started to make new medical traditions, which were heavily influenced by their Greek studies.
Many new discovers were made at this time. A physician named Al-Razi, was recognized as the "Father of Pediatrics". Not only did he write over 200 scientific books and articles, including his popular book, Diseases of Children (which was one of the first books on that topic), he made several new discoveries. He taught people that conflicts on the body like fevers, were meant to kill the infection of the body and to never buy medicine from "fake" scientist. He was the first to tell the difference between Measles and Smallpox and the origins of these diseases. He even introduced a mercurial ointment, a medicine filled with the metal mercury.
Like Al-Razi, many other scientist followed in his shoes. Ibn Sina wrote many books in which over 200 exist today and he studied the medical standards of the European and Islamic medical fields. He wrote books like the The Book of Healing (a scientific encyclopedia) and The Canon of Medicine, which many medical scholars still read today. He believed that medications should only be used in times of illness and some drugs are more effective based on the temperature of the environment.
Ibn Al-nafis, clarified Greek physician Calen's belief of the ventricles of the heart have an "invisible passages" throughout the septum, by disagreeing, saying that the blood from the right chamber of the heart must flow through the pulmonary artery to the lungs to combine with air. Although William Harvey is widely know for explaining the blood circulation, Al-Nafis really gave the study a jump start.
From physicians like Al-Razi to polymaths like Ibn Sina, without them, Medieval Islam would not have had such a huge influence on medicine like it did. This period set off many new questions about diseases and new studies along the way of the medical history.
Sources:
Medicalnewstoday.com
Localhistories.org
Explorable.com
Peopleof.oureverydaylife.com
Wikipedia.org
Quatr.us
Nlm.nih.gov
Vocabulary.com
What did you think? Comment below!
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Doctor's Orders VS Nurses' decisions: Whose is more efficient?
In the world of medicine and in a healthcare facility, there
is always one big argument. Who has more authority over a patient? The doctor
that determines the sickness or the nurse that takes care of the patient? Who
has more authority period in a healthcare facility? A doctor that has more
schooling under his belt; a nurse that knows the hospital like the back of her/
his hand? Questions like these and many more are asked on a daily basis. While
reading this text, many aspects will be looked at. What are the duties of these
occupations? How does this apply to the patient?
Before getting any deeper into the intense argument of these
careers, what are the duties/ accomplishments of a nurse? A doctor? According to the website, KevinMD.com, one of the main differences
is the schooling and degrees. A nurse can have an undergraduate degree in
nursing, while doctors have to go through school to have an undergraduate
degree of some sort plus earn a MD while in medical school. Does that make a
doctor more intelligent or powerful? Absolutely not! While a young doctor might
have documented that he/ she are a doctor does not mean that nurse that has
been working the same job for 20 years cannot be smarter. The same goes for the
other way around. Just because you have a large amount of schooling, does not
give you the power to say you are smarter. It is like comparing a lawyer to a
professor. Who has more knowledge? Another point the website pointed out is
that depending what type of nurse/ doctor the person is, defines how much money
the person will annually make. Yes, that does mean that a nurse can make more
than a doctor! What are the responsibilities? Well, a nurse has to take care of
the patient, while the doctor finds the problem. They are both dealing with
some critical jobs, so who has the say to tell which one is more valuable? In
all, there is really no difference to being a nurse or doctor when it comes to
authority.
After going through the basis of a nurse and doctor, here is
an example of one the biggest problems that are dealt with today. A nurse is
given an order by the doctor to not rule out chemotherapy for a leukemic
patient. This patient has suffered many of painful nights of bleeding, cramps,
and many more terrible things. This patient has been known to complain about
the medication, how is causing the death of him, how dreadful it was. The nurse
sees it all and goes to tell the doctor. She was the patient’s care-giver after
all and wanted the patient to live his last days in not such terror. The doctor
was angered by this plead, going to the patient himself and persuading the poor
patient to continue the treatment. To put into shorter terms, the patient lived
his last days in agony. This is what happened to and nurse names Theresa Brown
and she wrote an article about how it was often for a nurse to disagree with a doctor
in drastic moment like this. Was Nurse Theresa right to go to the doctor about
the patient’s complaints? Was it right for this doctor to proceed with the
chemotherapy, knowing that the treatment is causing more harm than good? Does
the nurse even have the right to go against
doctor’s orders? This goes back to the argument of what a doctor was and what a
nurse was. A nurse is NOT under the authority of a doctor. They are under the
hospital’s rules and regulations. This means that a nurse can go against a
doctor. If a nurse feels that a doctor is doing wrong, then she/he in every
which way can deny the order and decide what is best for the patient. Nurses
also have the right to confront a doctor about these wrong doing as long as it
is professional and confidential. That means a nurse cannot just disrespect a
doctor in front of the patient. Like before this also goes for the doctor as
well. If she/he sees a nurse treating a patient inappropriately, then it is
his/her right to throw the flag and disagree with the behavior. With that said,
no one has more or less power to determine what is right for the patient.
There is one more perspective to look at when talking about
a patient health. That perspective is the patient themselves. What does the
patient want? What are they comfortable with? Some physicians like the one in
Brown’s case would say that if a patient is in critical condition that it is
the doctor’s decision from that point on. Some nurses might say that it theirs!
They are both very wrong. If a patient is still conscious, then they have the
right to say no to treatment of any type. If a nurse or doctor goes against
that right, they can get in tremendous trouble. The patient is the leg that
completes the triangle of decision making. The nurse, doctor, and patient all
have to communicate to find the best solution that benefits the most.
In conclusion, no matter if a person is a doctor or nurse;
they both have high expectations and standards they have to succeed when
working in a healthcare facility. No one has higher power based on the job they
have. In reality, power really consist on what reputation a person has had in
the past. That means a nurse can technically boss a doctor around just because
the supervisor of the hospital thought that was the job for her. When it comes
to patient, not only can a nurse object a doctor’s order (or vice versa), but a
patient also has the power to object both decisions. In all, when everything is
analyzed and put together, there is really not a big difference between doctors
and nurses.
Who do you think has more power in a patient's care? Comments below!
The amazing sources (in MLA format because I am feeling extra professional!):
Brown,
Theresa, RN. "When the Nurse Disagrees With the Doctor." New York
Times. New York Times Company, 13 Oct. 2010. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.
Berman,
Steve. "When Nurses Should Argue With the Doctor." Nursinglink.
A Monster Community. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.
Malone, Patrick.
"When Doctors and Nurses Disagree About a Patient, Who
Decides?" Jdsupra. JD Supra, 20 Oct. 2010. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.
Lend, Shirie, MD.
"The Only Thing That Truly Separates Doctors from Nurses." KevinMD.
KevinMD, 3 Apr. 2013. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.
Monday, June 20, 2016
STOP and LOOK: Strokes vs Seizures
You are at a store and you hear someone yell, "My mom's having a stroke!"
You hear someone else say, "No, she is having a seizure!"
Today in this post, the whole confusion over these two complications will end for good.
First, let's define the two diseases. A stroke is when the blood supply is cut off from the brain. There are mainly two different types of stokes. One type is called an Ischemic Stroke. An Ischemic Stroke is when a blood clot or piece of fatty plaque blocks the blood flow to the brain.The other type is called a Hemorrhagic stroke. This is when a blood vessel breaks and the blood leaks into the brain tissue. This type of stroke is usually caused by complications such as high blood pressure and brain aneurysms. Especially when having an aneurysm, it aggravates the vessels, making them weak.
On the side of things, there are seizures. A seizure is caused by excessive amounts of synchronous electrical activity in the circuits of the brain causing patients to burst into spasm attacks. Seizures are most likely caused by a disorder call Epilepsy. An epilepsy is when there is an abnormal amount of neurons traveling into the brain. Although most seizure victims share the common disorder, anyone can have a seizure.
Why are these two so confusing then? Obviously, their causes are different, so how can someone incorrectly define them? How can we clearly tell the differences between them? The next step of "unconfusing" the two is by the physical signs. Even though you can have a stroke anytime, the largest group of people to have strokes are in the more elderly class. When having a stroke, you will usually start to become numb around the facial area or on one side of the body. Victims of strokes are usually hard to understand, slurring their words or sometimes just talking gibberish. Strokes can cause a person to start losing vision in one or both eyes and have extremely severe headaches. If a stroke doesn't receive medical assistance, it can cause a victim with a massive amount of dead brain cells. They can to lead to long term effects such as losing the ability to walk or being paralyzed on parts of the body. It can even cause death, if it is severe!
Seizures can happen at any age, at any time. The signs of a seizure can range from twitching to violent shaking to repeating themselves. Seizures are hardly, if ever, as dangerous as strokes. When seeing a person having a seizure, it isn't as easy to declare they having one like you see in the movies. Although most seizures are not life threatening, if you do see one that portrays a movie scene, get medical attention immediately. If a person has epilepsy, there are anti-epileptic medications to decrease the chance of having a seizure. Unlike Strokes that are most likely life-threatening, the only major outcomes to a seizure is some dead brain cells and short memory loss. Unless, it is like the movies where it can cause an unknown death.
Another main reason why Seizures can be portrayed as Strokes or vice versa is because seizures can come after a person has stroke. It can be weeks later after a victim has a stroke and when a person sees the victim not acting "normal" in a medical way, they can confuse the seizure as a stroke again! If a person has more than one seizure after a stroke, it can cause a person to inhibit the disorder, Epilepsy.
Whether a person is having a seizure or stroke, remember to always get medical assistance immediately. You could save a person's life, with one call. Thanks for reading! Bye!
The wonderful sources:
Webmd.com
Neurology.stanford.edu
Livestrong.com
Strokesafe.org
Differencebetween.com
Remember to comment below or contact me for questions, requests, or concerns!
You hear someone else say, "No, she is having a seizure!"
Today in this post, the whole confusion over these two complications will end for good.
First, let's define the two diseases. A stroke is when the blood supply is cut off from the brain. There are mainly two different types of stokes. One type is called an Ischemic Stroke. An Ischemic Stroke is when a blood clot or piece of fatty plaque blocks the blood flow to the brain.The other type is called a Hemorrhagic stroke. This is when a blood vessel breaks and the blood leaks into the brain tissue. This type of stroke is usually caused by complications such as high blood pressure and brain aneurysms. Especially when having an aneurysm, it aggravates the vessels, making them weak.
On the side of things, there are seizures. A seizure is caused by excessive amounts of synchronous electrical activity in the circuits of the brain causing patients to burst into spasm attacks. Seizures are most likely caused by a disorder call Epilepsy. An epilepsy is when there is an abnormal amount of neurons traveling into the brain. Although most seizure victims share the common disorder, anyone can have a seizure.
Why are these two so confusing then? Obviously, their causes are different, so how can someone incorrectly define them? How can we clearly tell the differences between them? The next step of "unconfusing" the two is by the physical signs. Even though you can have a stroke anytime, the largest group of people to have strokes are in the more elderly class. When having a stroke, you will usually start to become numb around the facial area or on one side of the body. Victims of strokes are usually hard to understand, slurring their words or sometimes just talking gibberish. Strokes can cause a person to start losing vision in one or both eyes and have extremely severe headaches. If a stroke doesn't receive medical assistance, it can cause a victim with a massive amount of dead brain cells. They can to lead to long term effects such as losing the ability to walk or being paralyzed on parts of the body. It can even cause death, if it is severe!
Seizures can happen at any age, at any time. The signs of a seizure can range from twitching to violent shaking to repeating themselves. Seizures are hardly, if ever, as dangerous as strokes. When seeing a person having a seizure, it isn't as easy to declare they having one like you see in the movies. Although most seizures are not life threatening, if you do see one that portrays a movie scene, get medical attention immediately. If a person has epilepsy, there are anti-epileptic medications to decrease the chance of having a seizure. Unlike Strokes that are most likely life-threatening, the only major outcomes to a seizure is some dead brain cells and short memory loss. Unless, it is like the movies where it can cause an unknown death.
Another main reason why Seizures can be portrayed as Strokes or vice versa is because seizures can come after a person has stroke. It can be weeks later after a victim has a stroke and when a person sees the victim not acting "normal" in a medical way, they can confuse the seizure as a stroke again! If a person has more than one seizure after a stroke, it can cause a person to inhibit the disorder, Epilepsy.
Whether a person is having a seizure or stroke, remember to always get medical assistance immediately. You could save a person's life, with one call. Thanks for reading! Bye!
The wonderful sources:
Webmd.com
Neurology.stanford.edu
Livestrong.com
Strokesafe.org
Differencebetween.com
Remember to comment below or contact me for questions, requests, or concerns!
Hey Guys!
Hello fellow readers! It is already halfway through 2016 and time is passing by quicker than the snap of a finger! I know I haven't really posted anything since last year, so I want to catch you up! Last Fall, I was accepted into the Paulding County High School Academy of Science, Research, and Medicine for my freshman year. Also known as the Magnet program, it is a program where every year 60 8th grade students are accepted in the "Academy" based on their Science and Mathematics scores, their personality, and level of discipline. When going through this program, if you finish all 4 years, you are qualified to say on your college applications that you were in a program of higher learning. You also finish your first year of college courses if you pass the AP exams, so you are basically killing two birds with one stone! Metaphorically, not literately. This is blog is a violent-free source. During these 4 years, you have to complete up to 10 or more AP courses, choose (and complete) either the Healthcare or Biotechnology pathway and pass with all A's and B's (obviously). It is basically a program for future scientist and we are guaranteed to have rigorous courses that no one else in the county can have. I am now entering my 2nd year and I have 3 AP classes to complete! That is about 9 hours of AP exams at the end of the year!
Outside of the Magnet program, I joined the Marching band and it was very interesting. We had a lot of issues, but at the end of the day, we all grew as a family. My section, the clarinets, especially grew upon each other. I also got into the highest band in my school, playing 2nd chair bass clarinet! My sophomore year (the one coming up this fall), I was accepted into the highest band again, but since I am planning on volunteering at the hospital this school year, I am not doing Marching band. It is alright though, I still have my family in my band class!
Okay, let's get to the good stuff. So since I am not very busy this summer (other than making 760 note-cards for my AP World History teacher), I am planning on writing at least two articles each week. I really need your help though. I think that if I get your input about the articles that would be great! I am not really a "professional" at making blogs and knowing where you guys comment, (even though I am suppose to because of my high-tech generation!) but if you would like to make a request or ask a question, please email me at Rue-jordyn@live.com or JordynMCarney@gmail.com. I would really like to know who is reading, so I know I am not writing for my own health! I mean that in the most positive way possible.
I hope that whoever is reading that you enjoy the future articles!
Peace and Love,
Jordyn
Outside of the Magnet program, I joined the Marching band and it was very interesting. We had a lot of issues, but at the end of the day, we all grew as a family. My section, the clarinets, especially grew upon each other. I also got into the highest band in my school, playing 2nd chair bass clarinet! My sophomore year (the one coming up this fall), I was accepted into the highest band again, but since I am planning on volunteering at the hospital this school year, I am not doing Marching band. It is alright though, I still have my family in my band class!
Okay, let's get to the good stuff. So since I am not very busy this summer (other than making 760 note-cards for my AP World History teacher), I am planning on writing at least two articles each week. I really need your help though. I think that if I get your input about the articles that would be great! I am not really a "professional" at making blogs and knowing where you guys comment, (even though I am suppose to because of my high-tech generation!) but if you would like to make a request or ask a question, please email me at Rue-jordyn@live.com or JordynMCarney@gmail.com. I would really like to know who is reading, so I know I am not writing for my own health! I mean that in the most positive way possible.
I hope that whoever is reading that you enjoy the future articles!
Peace and Love,
Jordyn
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