Worldmed
What does GHA stand for?
Global Health Action/Awareness
Which side of the lungs is smaller?
Left
What is the speaker's name?
Dr. Jenny Yu
1 in _ adults have diabetes
10
What are microscopic infectious agents that can make humans, animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi sick?
Viruses
What is the theme for the upcoming tabling event?
Lung Cancer Awareness
Where is the site of gas exchange?
Alveoli
Where did Dr. Yu attend univeristy?
USC
What is the first-line medication in most global guidelines?
Metformin
Glycogen is the way the body stores glucose - better known by what common name?
Sugar
When is Worldmed's next general meeting?
Tuesday, December 2nd
List three risk factors for lung cancer
Tobacco smoke
Secondhand smoke
Radon exposure
Asbestos exposure
Carcinogen exposure
Certain dietary supplements
Arsenic in drinking water
Air pollution
Family history
How much was U.S. health care spending in 2024?
5.3 trillion
What is the difference between the two types of diabetes?
Type 1: Autoimmune, absolute insulin deficiency
Type 2: Insulin resistance + metabolic dysfunction
What does cartilage link?
Joints and Bones
Nikki, Akash, Samara, Uso, Carmelo, Emily, Nina, Kevin
1 in _ cancer deaths are caused by lung cancer
5
What is she a doctor of?
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
What does diabetes impact beyond medical issues?
Beyond medical issues, diabetes impacts quality of life, family systems, productivity, and national economies.
What is the largest artery in the body?
The aorta
What is Worldmed's motto?
Think globally, act locally
What types of cancer can start in or around your lungs? (list at least 1)
Lymphomas (cancer in your lymph nodes)
Sarcomas (cancer in your bones or soft tissue)
Pleural mesothelioma (cancer in the lining of your lungs)
What is the name of the course she teaches here at USC?
HP 450 (Traditional Eastern Medicine and Modern Health)
What are the 3 microvascular complications of diabetes when left untreated?
Nephropathy: Major cause of kidney failure requiring dialysis.
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like heartbeat and breathing?
Medulla oblongta