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Epsteinbarr virus

Spread through saliva and body fluids

What does HIV do to the body?

Weakens immune system

Types of viruses

Influenza, Colds, Mononucleosis, Hepatitis A, B, C

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Infection of the women's uterus, fallopian tubes and other reproductive organs. Caused by bacteria

Sarcoma

Cancer of muscle or connective tissue

Carcinoma

Cancer of tissues that line or cover the body

How does the blood flow through the cardiovascular system work?

Arteries carry blood away, veins will bring it back

TIA (Transient ischemic attack)

A temporary episode of strokelike symptoms that is indicative of high stroke risk

What are some symptoms of a stroke?

Blurred vision, slurred speech, sudden and severe headache, sometimes accompanied by dizziness, confusion, or delusions

Cardiovascular disease + condition + procdure

A large group of disorders affect the heart of blood vessels Ex. atherosclerosis. Ex. CABG,

AED or ECG

They are not treatment options but ways to detect heart issues

Cancer progression

Carcinogens which is a substance known to trigger DNA mutations that lead to cancer

Genome sequencing

Full decoding and readout of an entire genome

Unintentional injuries

Bodily damage that is not deliberately caused

Repetitive strain injuries

injury that damages joints, nerves or connective tissue caused by repeated motions that put strain on one part of the body

Clery Act

Legislation to disclose crime statistics on college campuses and universities

Types of harassment and abuse

Stalking, Sexual

Three types of aging

Biological, Social, Psychosocial

Presbyopia

Age related decline in the ability to focus on objects up close, especially in low light

Macular degeneration

An age-related vision disorder caused by deterioration of the macula that reduces central vision

Age-related physiological changes

Biological, social

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Consumer-controlled account usually offered through employers that uses pre-tax dollars to cover health related purchases

Insurance deductible

Total amount of out of pocket health care expenses that a patient must pay before health insurance begins to cover health care costs

Medicare

Federal insurance program that covers people with long term disabilities and individuals age 65 and older

Medicaid

Joint federal state insurance program that covers low-income individuals and families

Affordable Health Care Act

Designed to increase health care access for millions of Americans

Major domains of CAM

Mind body medicine, manipulative and body based practices

Cancer progression

1. Carcinogens which is a substance known to trigger DNA mutations that lead to cancer 

2. Cell with mutation in DNA divides repeatedly 

3. Cancer cells surrounding tissues spread to other sites in body  

Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) + therapies

health practices and traditions not part of western medicine either used alone or with conventional medicine. Ex. Yoga, acupuncture, meditation

Western medicine

Evidence based = trials for safety and prevention ex. Drugs, surgery  

Traditional medicine

uses healing systems, nature, balance. Ex. TCM, Ayurveda  

Genetic info and testing

Dna tests, medical history of diseases + Pharmacogenomics

Factors That Lead to Unintentional Injuries 

 Substance abuse, six, age, environment, divided attention  

Muscle atrophy

wasting and thinning of muscle mass

What are a few reasons women live longer?

s e x chromosomes, fewer risk taking behaviors, lower risk of smoking, delayed cardiovascular risk.