Essays on Illness

The reduction of the blood's capacity to clot is connected with hemophilia, a frequent type of inherited illness. When a person sustains an injury, clotting is a crucial mechanism for stopping bleeding in the body tissues. Therefore, haemophilia causes excessive and protracted bleeding in the person who has bruising (Gilbert,...

The Endospore-Forming Bacteria Bacillus anthracis and its Characteristics The endospore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis is responsible for the anthrax disease. The bacteria has a rod structure, and it makes oval-shaped spores. It measures 3 micrometers in length and 1.0 micrometers in breadth. It is extremely tough and can tolerate harsh chemical treatments,...

The Term "Tay-Sachs Disease" The term "Tay-Sachs disease" refers to a hereditary condition caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. In specifically, a gene mutation in the HEXA genes, which are located on chromosome 15, causes Tay-Sach illness (Hussein, Weng, Kai, Kleijnen & Qureshi, 2015).Autosomal...

Because of the controversy surrounding providing assistance to a patient in ending their life as a result of their traumatic experiences with a terminal illness, physician assisted suicide (PAS) or physician assisted death (PAD) is one of the key ethical concerns in the modern clinical world. One ideal instance of...

Our first encounter with sugar's extraordinary flavor began with a dollop of buttercream and a spoonful of strawberry ice cream rather than the normal pureed carrots, a gustatory revelation that falls through the gap of early childhood. However, as Jabr (20130) says, the experience of initial sweetness is often well...

Everyone will still be in a quandary at some stage in their lives, deciding whether to continue living or to die and forget anything. My story is a great source of inspiration for me because it reminds me of who I am now. It was difficult for me to keep...

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a developmental defect caused by the appearance of the third copy of chromosome 21. It is often associated with facial appearance, physical development defects, and slight intellectual disability. People with this disorder often have 50 IQ significance regardless of the mental disability,...

Foods available in 35 years would be different from those available today (Bne, 2013 p 156). Part of what people are accustomed to eating would become scarce, and the new diet could result in an additional half-million deaths each year. A recent Oxford University study forecasts agricultural and climate projections...

Children with Disabilities Children with a variety of disabilities face special difficulties and have specific needs. Many of these children work very hard to communicate their wishes and desires in a free atmosphere. Most disabled children have a strong ability to move their bodies, partake in activities, gain access to their...

According to the introduction, all children with disabilities are entitled to free public education. As a result, it is fully protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Children who need therapy schools will benefit from the educational resources provided. It is true that no rehabilitation classes are available within...

Feliciano Centurion: The Life and Art of a Paraguayan Painter Feliciano Centurion was a Paraguayan painter born in San Ignacio Misiones, Paraguay, in March 1962. He studied decorative arts at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes and the Academy of Fine Arts. Since 1987, he has exhibited in a variety of...

Introduction Lockhart (2002) explores the possible routes of HIV infection in Tanzanian urban street boys. The thesis is being undertaken to put into context the avenues suggested by AIDS researchers to deal with survival sex in East and Central Africa. Most specifically, the report looks at street boys' reproductive networks, sexual...