HRP blog ideas post by Julia Garcia https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb en-us 2023-07-25 17:52:20 UTC 2023-07-26 14:48:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3d6.png 5 myths about the COVID-19 vaccine julitam78 https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651016364 Myth #1: The Covid-19 vaccine will make women decrease in fertility

This myth surfaced thanks to social media and so with the panic of the new vaccine rolling out people feed into the lie and were sacred to get vaccinated. Truth is that the vaccine will encourage human calls to make copies of the spike from the virus and it will teach those cells into fight against the COVID-19 cells from entering the human body.

Myth #2: If I've already had COVID-19, I don't need to get vaccinated

Today there are still numbers of people getting infected with COVID-19 organizations like WHO and the CDC are still encouraging  people to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, getting vaccinated will decrease your chances of getting hospitalized with the virus and will lower your symptoms. 


Myth #3: The COVID-19 vaccine changes your DNA

The Covid-19 vaccine's purpose is to help the human body's immune system fight against the coronavirus. The mRNA cells enters the human body to cause the cells to create protein to assist the immune system to prepare its self for when a virus enters the body. Next, the cells break down with the help of the immune system without affecting a human's DNA. 


Myth #4: Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means I don't have to continue to wear a mask or take any Covid restrictions

Even with getting vaccinated and not wearing a mask the CDC is still continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and  still encourages people to be careful and to wear masks at any up coming circumstances. 

Myth #5: The Covid-19 vaccine contains strange ingredients in the vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine was authorized by the FDA. The ingredients that the vaccine contains is the mRNA virus and other ingredients such as fats, salts, and a small dose of sugar. These vaccines do not contain fetal tissue, implant materials, microchips, or tracking devices 


]]> 2023-07-25 17:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651016364 What are the different kinds of pathologists? julitam78 https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027232 Cytopathologist
A cytopathologist is a type of doctor that studies the cells from fluid samples that were extracted from the human body by the use of a needle.


Forensic Pathologist
A forensic pathologist is a medical professional that examines the tissue of an individual that has been involved after a sudden or unexpected death. The forensic pathologist also provide court evidence related to the time and cause of the death of the individual that died.


Anatomical pathologist
This type of doctor examines the tissue of the heart, lungs, and brain. They examine the tissue by taking a tissue sample and creates an observation through the use of a microscope

Dermatopathologist
This type of medical doctor specializes in diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases. This skin diseases include infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases.

Speech pathologist
A speech pathologist helps treat their patients that have difficulty with communication or swallowing. The speech pathologist will asses the problems that the patients has through observation, talking to their patient, and performing tests.


Molecular Genetic Pathologist
A molecular genetic pathologist assist with monitoring, diagnosis, and prognosis of diseases relating to genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and human development.

Pediatric Pathologist
Pediatric pathologists work with children up to young adults. These doctors can also specialize in other areas of pathology like perinatal pathology which involves them to examine placenta disorders, problems affecting development, and miscarriages.

Neuropathologist
Neuropathologists are doctors that study conditions that affect the nervous system. These medical professionals will get consultations from neurosurgeons and neurologists to analyze samples to study dementia, asses trauma, and evaluate genetic conditions


]]> 2023-07-25 18:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027232 Types of cancers julitam78 https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027343 Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that is developed from the breast tissue. Signs to be aware of having breast cancer is by noticing a lump in the breast, change of breast shape, dimpling of skin, milk rejection, fluid coming from the nipples, inverted nipple, and a red or scaly patch.
 
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that consists of uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland. This type of cancer can damage organs causing erectile dysfunction, blood in the urine or semen, and difficulty urinating.

Melanoma
Melanoma is a cancer that forms in cells that become melanocytes which makes the skin loose pigment. This type of cancer can come in different variations in which pigmented tissues can form around the eye.

Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer that forms in the blood forming a tissue of bone marrow. This type of cancer does not form a solid tumor instead what this cancer does is that it creates an abnormal amount of white blood cells to build up the blood and bone marrow decreasing the number of normal blood cells. 

Myeloma
Myeloma cancer is a cancer that grows in the plasma cells located in bone marrow. In which the  myeloma cells habit one bone and begin to grow into a tumor. Another type of Myeloma is called multiple myeloma in which multiple myeloma cells habit many bones in the body and begin to create multiple bone tumors.

Sarcoma 
Sarcoma is a type of cancer tum or that grows in tissue like cartilage, muscle, tendons,  fat, and bones. The common sarcoma tumor is a tumor that grows on bone this type of cancer occurs to young adults. ]]> 2023-07-25 18:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027343 Types of tests/examinations that Pathologists do julitam78 https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027397 Liver Function Tests
Liver function tests are a group of blood tests that measure the number of enzymes, proteins, and substances that the liver extracts and produces. This test gives the doctor a closer look of the liver's health and can provide any medical advice needed for any further examination.


Full Blood Examination
The full blood examination test provides your doctor with the number of red and white blood cells. If there are an abnormalities found there tests can tell your doctor nutritional factors, medications, and exposure to toxic substances.

Iron Studies
Iron studies are only performed if your doctor suspects an abnormal increase or decrease in the number of iron in your system.

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Quantification
Urinalysis
This type of test measures the number of TSH hormones in your blood.  The purpose of the thyroid hormone is to control the human bodies functions including breathing, heart rate, body weight, and temperature and energy levels.

 International Normalized Ratio (INR)
This pathology test is used to analyze how well the clot-preventing medication called warfarin is performing. This test measures how long it takes for a patient taking warfarin changes one protein to another. Patients taking this drug must be tested regularly to monitory the drug's performance for their doctor to regulate the amount of doses that they provide for their patient.

]]> 2023-07-25 18:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027397 Difference between a pathologist and a normal doctor julitam78 https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027548 A pathologist works with patients to examines the human body and body tissue. This type of doctor is responsible for performing lab tests using the tissue sample from their patient and find the best treatment for their patients disease. 
A normal doctor treats a patients basic medical needs like providing patients with the medicine to help treat their illness. ]]> 2023-07-25 18:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027548 5 things to do to prevent the risk of skin cancer julitam78 https://padlet.com/julitam78/8xjta99bmdw0diqb/wish/2651027771
#1 Manage the amount of time you want to spend being outside

Since it's summer time we have to be careful with the amount of time we want to spend being outside. Make out a plan for what times are the least hottest. For example, if the least hottest time of day 8am maybe plan out to stay outside till 10am.


#2 Wear sunscreen
Sunscreen is going to be your best friend this summer. Sunscreen is an effective way to protect your skin from the strong rays of the sun. When purchasing sunscreen make sure you purchase a sunscreen that is 15 SPF or higher. 


#3 Sunglasses 
Sunglasses are a great way to protect your eyes from the sun. By wearing sunglasses you will protect your eyes from being damaged by the sun's strong UV rays. Sunglasses come in various designs in which they can be both stylish and protective.

#4 Stay in the shade
When making a trip to the beach it is best to find a place to relax that has enough shade. The benefits of staying in an area that has shade is that it is the place that is the most cooling. But even if you are in the shade you still must wear sunscreen because since you are still exposed to the sun.


#5 Wear long sleeve clothing when going to the beach
Wearing long sleeved clothing is another great way to protect your skin from getting sunburned. Swimwear brands have long sleeved shirts that can protect you from the sun. By wearing long sleeved clothing you will decrease your chances of getting skin cancer and from getting sunburned. 



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