A kitchen grease fire ignites causing 2nd and 3rd degree burns in patient Anna Sites. 40,000 hospitalizations occur each year in the...
Case Studies in Health Science
Case Studies in Health Science is a course that will take you through a medical journey as you study 12 case studies, each of which relates to a different body system. As you study each case you will review symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatments, and the health professionals who come together to diagnose and treat the patient.
Case Studies
Janet has experienced periodic episodes of tingling in her extremities, dizziness, and even episodes of blindness. After 12 years...
Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening infection of the linings or meninges of the brain and spinal cord. Survivors may experience...
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that one in every five deaths...
The mother of six-month-old Steven cannot stop his bleeding after he hits his mouth on the kitchen floor. Find out what happens to this...
Jon and Laura Green are siblings sharing similar symptoms. Both have a yellow tinge to their skin and the whites of their eyes...
Our kidneys are incredible organs that get rid of toxins, retain substances needed by our bodies, and maintain the right balance of...
In 2014 there were approximately 8,820 men diagnosed with testicular cancer. There is a five year survival rate of 95%. Even when the...