Researchers argue about the milliliters of oxygen each gram…

Researchers argue about the milliliters of oxygen each gram of hemoglobin can carry. However, majority of research has proven that one integer is the correct number that is used in our calculations of arterial and venous oxygen content. Which of the following is the correct integer?

Case study #4 Plasmodium falciparum is the most virulent cau…

Case study #4 Plasmodium falciparum is the most virulent causative agent of malaria. This parasite has a trophozoite form that must undergo a life cycle within the gut of the female Anopheles mosquito to be naturally transmitted to the next host. The parasite also has separate trophozoite forms in the liver and blood of humans. If the malaria parasite is introduced into a pregnant woman, it can cross the placental barrier and infect the developing fetus. People at increased risk for malaria infection are children under 5 years old, pregnant women, and people with AIDS (active HIV infection).   The Anopheles mosquito is an example of a

Case study #4 Plasmodium falciparum is the most virulent cau…

Case study #4 Plasmodium falciparum is the most virulent causative agent of malaria. This parasite has a trophozoite form that must undergo a life cycle within the gut of the female Anopheles mosquito to be naturally transmitted to the next host. The parasite also has separate trophozoite forms in the liver and blood of humans. If the malaria parasite is introduced into a pregnant woman, it can cross the placental barrier and infect the developing fetus. People at increased risk for malaria infection are children under 5 years old, pregnant women, and people with AIDS (active HIV infection).   For most cases of P. faciparum (not mother to fetus), the portal of entry is:

Thanks for a great semester! It was a pleasure to have you a…

Thanks for a great semester! It was a pleasure to have you all in class this spring. I hope that you have a safe and restful summer, and please let me know if I can be of any help in your future. Remember to do your part to prevent COVID-19: get vaccinated (if medically appropriate and you haven’t done so already) wear a mask consistently and correctly when in public or with others who are not vaccinated, socially distance, limit indoor social engagements, protect vulnerable populations, and wash your hands!