#human pathophysiology

What word means enlargement of the liver?

True/False: Chronic diseases develop gradually.

-- infectious virus, bacteria, fungi, or parasite

-- causes a disease

-- ability to cause a disease is called pathogenicity

-- the immune system and helpful bacteria help defend the body against pathogens

-- pathogens can cause epidemics

-- damage to the immune system and helpful bacteria can allow pathogens to harm the host

-- this occurs because the body can no longer properly defend against the pathogen

-- this is called opportunistic infection

Within the last 48 hours I've read chapters on:

-Concepts of Health & Disease -Cell & Tissue Characteristics -Cellular Adaptation, Injury, & Death -Genetic Control of Cell Function & Inheritance -Genetic and Congenital Disorders

This is an introductory post regarding the purpose of this blog.

This blog was initially designed to be used as a private revision tool for my own needs as a nursing student, but why stop there and not share it to the world?

Therefore, the sole purpose of this blog is to help, guide and provide information for those who are also studying in the field of nursing - that is not to say: "strictly speaking". One who is from a different healthcare profession or one who is simply just interested in the subject are also welcome to read the blog and relish its content.

As the blog description states, it will focus primarily on the information about human anatomy, physiology, pathophsyiology and nursing clinical skills - which would be based from evidence (grounded from academic literature). Mind maps, videos and diagrams may be posted and shared as a revision incentive. Furthermore, news and current affairs revolving this domain may also be posted and discussed.

 I cannot promise however, a continuous, consistent update with this blog due to the very busy nature of my course. The updates will ultimately depend on how busy I am and how much free time I have.

Disclaimer:

Of course, for legal reasons, I cannot share the actual academic literature (e.g. journal articles).  References and citations however, will be provided to give credit to the original authors.

Despite the use of the ever-so praised “evidence-base practice” literature, I am still a student and therefore have a limited position in giving clinical professional advice - in essence I cannot be held liable or responsible for any of your actions that would lead to misconduct in the profession.

The content in this blog is strictly for educational purposes only. Whatever you do with the information presented in this blog is solely at your own risk and your own initiative.

~ Kevin