Essays on Immune System

Colostrum is the special form of milk that mammals create for the first few days after giving birth. It contains essential vitamins, minerals and protective materials for survival. The purpose of colostrum is to provide all of the valuable nutrition and antibodies for a new…

I can strengthen an Immunization program in Sheema district through the following ways. Planning and management of resources If Micro-plans are made available in Sheema district and health facility levels, this would lead to strengthened immunization. The method showed success for example in Kenya, Ethiopia…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease whereby the immune system which normally protects the body from invading pathogens and foreign substances, attacks the joints between the bones. This occurs as the white blood cells of the immune system move into the joints and release…

The macrophages mount an effective host defense by recognizing, engulfing and killing M. tuberculosis. The recruitment of macrophages is through Toll-like receptor (TLR) mediated signaling that is triggered by pathogen activated molecular patterns (PAMPs) present on bacterial surface. The infected macrophages transport the bacteria across…

HIV is a sexually transmitted disease that affects approximately 100,000 people living in the UK, this report covers the services available for patients of HIV, the quality of life for people living with HIV and finally the services available for the family and partners of…

Fast forward 50 years, and there is a new strain of Panama disease that threatens the worlds’ supply of Cavendish bananas and has been spreading around the globe since 1992. It is important to realize that Panama disease Race 4 is so virulent that if…

The history of biocompatibility began with an implanted pacemaker in 1958 designed by Wilson Greatbatch. The device was typically used for patients that had only a 50% chance of survival without intervention. It had many flaws- for example, bodily fluids could permeate the protective casing…

The graph shows the response of the human immune system to the exposure of an antigen in two phases. The first phase is that of a primary response to the initial attack. The second response is very rapid, subsequent to attacks from the same antigen….

Can you imagine how life would be without an immune system or more precisely, an under active immune system? There are many immune system disorders, both underactive and overactive. Some overactive immune disorders would be asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis, and et cetera. From what I have…

Mango is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6, C and E, fibre, beta-carotene, antioxidants and potassium. They help reduce cholesterol, improve the immune system, increase vision, reduce inflammation in the body and improve digestive health (with a moderate intake). Service ideas Make sure your…