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What is Primarily caused by ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Sclerosis - abnormal hardening
Who is the Founder of the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
ATHEROSCLEROSIS a chronic disease?
Yes it is
Whos the “Father of Modern Medicine”
hippocrates
Who is the “Founder of Modern Chemistry”
Robert Boyle
What kind of disease is ATHEROSCLEROSIS?
It is a chronic disease
What are some CVA possible symptoms
Loss of speech, loss of mobility, hemiparesis, paralysis, loss of sight or other senses, effected cognition, or death.
What is Ischemic Stroke caused by?
By a blood clot in a blood vessel.
What causes a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
A damaged blood vessel that causes blood to leak out of the vessel (ruptured, torn, “popped”, etc…) and coat the brain, so the brain “downs”, causing a lack of oxygen, causing that affected area to die.
What can MRSA - methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus - a “superbug” result in?
Can result in sepsis or “blood poisoning”
What did Joseph Lister create in (1827-1912)
developed methods of sanitation and disinfection
What is MRSA - methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus - a “superbug” caused by?
Caused by a bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics
HIGHLY infectious
What did Robert Hooke do in 1665?
was the first to observe living things under a microscope.
Where is Hep E most common at?
in places in the world with poor hand-washing and lack of clean water.
What is Hepatitis?
inflammation of the Liver
What did Jonas Salk developed in (1914-1995)
developed the polio vaccine
Risk factors for a stroke include?
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Smoking
Diabetes (specifically type 2)
High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
What is a "Mini-Stroke” known as
TIA (Trans ischemic attack)
TIAs are warning signs for?
CVA or a Stroke
What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek invent?
invented the first microscope, considered the “Father of Microbiology”.
Who is the Founder of Modern Nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What is Crohn’s Disease?
an illness caused by a defect in the immune system; in which the immune system attacks the small intestine.
When does LTBI “Latent Tuberculosis Infection"
It occurs when a person is infected with TB, but has no symptoms and cannot infect others.
What did Edward Jenner create in? (1749-1823)
developed the smallpox vaccine.
What is Tuberculosis?
It's a bacterial infection that primarily attacks the lungs.