Day 14- ADHD- 3/6/2015

Hello my people. My name is Nate and this is Med Ed. Guys, I have been sooooooooo busy recently. My brain is practically melting. I'm terribly sorry that I haven't been posting anything. I've had, like, two hours of sleep these past few weeks. I had some huge research paper due also... uh my head hurts. Anyway, so I don't end up dying of something, we're doing something easy, ADHD. Well, at least I hope it isn't too hard. We'll see.
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD as I will be calling it, is a condition that makes children and the occasional adult hyperactive and make it hard to concentrate. They usually can't follow directions very well and tend to get frustrated and bored of things very easily. Most people with it tend to be impulsive and don't stop to think before they act. ADHD affects about eight to ten percent of schools-aged children.
There are a few symptoms:

• A lot of movement
• Not staying seated
• Difficulty being quiet
• Excessive talking

Well, that's basically it. Not much to it besides that. I guess I was right. Not to hard. Anyway, I'll see you guys later. I will be doing a Med Ed news later today, so look out for that. I'll see you guys later.

Med Ed News 1- 2/16/2015

Hello ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. News. I'm starting a new thing today. So you aren't bombarded with trench foot and heart disease all the time, I'm doing a weekly news thingy. Yay.
Today, we are talking about Cuba. In case you don't know, not many good things come out of Cuba. Now, scientists have found a super deadly form of HIV there. Great. Those who are affected develop AIDS without many symptoms and within 3 years. It happens when multiple strands of the HIV virus combine together to form some sort of mega HIV, I'll put it that way. If you don't know what HIV is, well this is a school blog so you can figure it out yourself.
If you want the full article, go here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/289477.php

Day 13- Miracles- 2/10/2015

Okay, so. I just made that one on trench foot, and, jeez, that picture is so bad. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to make another post just so the stupid picture isn't the first thing people see when they go on my blog. Anyway, yay, medical stuff. The only thing is that this is going to be about good things. For a bit of inspiration, I'll be sharing with you some medical miracles. Cool stuff, but not things like a guy with 12 legs. Now, get ready for inspiration, brought to you by little dots.

• The world cup happened this year. I'm quite the soccer fan, so I actually watched it. The first kick of the tournament was done by a paraplegic man in a mind controlled exoskeleton. How cool is that?
• We can now 3D print body parts. Not things like 100% lungs and hearts. Bones and stuff. It actually looks kind of cool. I'll add a picture at the bottom. 
• A woman's heart stopped beating for 45 minutes during labor, and right before she was about to be announced dead when a blip crossed over the heart monitor.
• A guy fell 43 stories and survived. His brother, unfortunately, did not though. He was found sitting up in an alley after the window washer thingy broke. You know what I'm saying by window washer thingy, right.
• The last one is about a guy who lost his eye when he got sprayed with molten aluminum. Years later, a surgeon took out one of his teeth, implanted a lens on it, and there you go, a working eye. I don't even know how that's possible.

There you go. Now, all the new comers won't have to look at a nasty foot when they come to my blog. You're welcome. Well, that's all I have for today. I'll see you guys whenever on Med Ed.  

Day 12- Trench Foot- 2/9/2015

Hey, guys. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life with a few clicks and some of your time. Today, I'm staying on the totally-disgusting-medical-stuff class of topics. Trench foot. The worst thing to ever come from trench warfare. Besides the shooty stuff. Anyway, I suggest wearing socks during this so you don't puke.
Trench foot is in a nutshell when your feet are soaked 24/7. It was first noted in Napoleon's army's retreat from France, but it is commonly linked to World War I. It is caused when blood flow can't carry as much oxygen and nutrients to your feet. Thus, your skin will start to rot away. It is commonly associated with swelling of the feet, numbness, and pain. 
In World War I, if you got trench foot, the only "cure" was to lose a foot to a doctor and a rusted band saw. Now er' days, you can probably keep you foot. PROBABLY. Naw, I'm kidding. People don't really lose feet anymore. Of course, you can probably ignore everything to do with trench as long as you have the common sense to not wear wet shoes and socks for a day. In addition to this short explanation, I though I should an "attractive" and *gulp* not disgusting at all picture. Jeez, that is terrible. Oh my gosh. Anyway, check out the article I got my info from here: http://www.footvitals.com/injuries/trench-foot.html

Day 11- Smoking- 2/6/15

Hellllllllllllllllo, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. We have had a surge in recent activity here. As of this post, we've had 330 page views. That's pretty great. Kind of exciting really. Today, to celebrate, we are going to do a nice, happy topic. We're talking about friendship, yaaaaaaaaaaay. Not really. We are talking about smoking. Not so happy after all. Lots of smoking. We're learning about the health hazards.
Smoking is a common practice here in America. The little rolls of tobacco and other chemicals that are some sort of mystery are killers. Mostly, people die from lung diseases or emphysema  coming from the inhalation of carbon monoxide and tar. Thought it's a slow process, they will kill you eventually.
If you look at a healthy lung, it is nice and pink and inflates like normal. A smokers lung is heavy, filled with tar, the occasional tumor, and the inability to function correctly. Not to healthy. The tumors, as you probably know about if you read my blog, are firm spots that cancer sprouts from. They look kind of like boiled eggs just pressed into the skin. I'll find a picture on the internet. Emphysema is another common thing that comes from smoking. Those little air pockets in your lungs are filled with tar, and you shouldn't expect to be joining a track team anytime soon. 
America is actually one of the biggest manufacturers of cigarettes, yet we have one of the smallest set of rules that come with smoking. In Mexico, there are pictures of dead, ash-covered babies on cigars, MEXICO. All we really have is "Don't smoke if your pregnant." in super small print. It's kind of insane. Well, now that I've gotten that out, and you've been informed on the hazards of becoming a human ash tray, I'll see you next time. Big thanks to Mrs. Cornell for teaching me everything I know about smoking. Oh, and here are those lungs. You can probably tell which is which.

Day 10- Cystic Fibrosis- 1/30/2015

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life with a few clicks and some of your time. Guys, we finally got a request from stranger. This means popularity, guys. Popularity. Mrs. Anonymous asked for a post of CF, also known as cystic fibrosis. I don't even have the slightest of what this is. Anyway, enjoy. 
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder is children that affects the movement of salt in the body. This is a life threatening disorder. The result is a thick, heavy mucous, salty sweat, and think digestive fluids. The mucous seeps into the lungs, causing a ton of breathing problems and providing a rich environment for bacteria to grow. Eventually, you're lungs will be damaged severely. With the thickened digestive fluids, the pancreas can't do its job, making the small intestine not able to break down nutrients. Expect digestive and growth problems. 
15 to 20 % of affected babies have a blockage in their small intestine with a substance called meconium. Sometimes, the small intestine will be twisted a s result. This can also happen with the large intestine. Other babies with cystic fibrosis are fine at birth but soon develop problems breathing or can't gain weight in the first few weeks. You may also notice a nagging cough and wheezing. Other symptoms are salty sweat and a big appetite with no weight gain.
CF is the leading cause in life-shortening diseases among people of Northern European decent. It has no cure what-so-ever. It does have treatment options that may enhance the life of the child and make life more normal. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the treatment options. 
That's all for today on Med Ed. I'll be back with whatever I want next time. And shout out to Annabella for suggesting this one. See you next time.

More info- http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/cystic-fibrosis-exams-and-tests

Day 9- Lou Gehrig's Disease/ALS- 1/23/2015

Helllllllllo ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nate, and this is Med Ed. The only blog where you can save a life in a few clicks and some of your time. Today, I going to be discussing the sad reality of Lou Gehrig's disease. I find humor not very appropriate for this installment, so expect to see a more "sober" ,if you will, Nate. Let's get into it.
Most of you probably know this disease better as ALS. It gained a lot of support a few months ago with the "ice bucket challenge", but i doubt most of you have the slightest idea of what it is. 
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. The degeneration of motor neurons eventually leads to death. With muscle action affected, the patient may become totally paralyzed. 
Doctors don't understand how ALS even comes to be. They have ideas but no proof. It has no cure, but has a drug that slows the progression called riluzole. Other than, they live an immobile life until they are claimed by the disease. 
It is estimated that 30,000 Americans are diagnosed at any given time. only 5% will last twenty years. Only 20% will last five years. It doesn't help that the treatments and medical care are over the top in price. 
That wraps up this episode in the Med Ed saga. I'll try to make my next post more light hearted. I'll see you guys next time. But first, if you need to know more information, go to http://www.alsa.org/about-als/what-is-als.html