Nanotechnology Speaker

Nanotechnology has become a prosperous industry in the entire world. Currently, the riches man in Los Angeles is a physician known as Patrick soon-shiong, the first mastermind to create nanotechnology in medicine. He created the most effective drug for breast cancer.

Nanotechnology is not an industry for everyone, it requires a lot of math, science, and physics. Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of small particles/ molecules. According to the recent trend, by 2020 nanotech can make flexible display stealth technologies such as invisible cloaks and invisible panels. Nanotech is another name more small small molecules so small you will not be able to see it with the naked eye.

The cool thing about nanotechnology is that you can alter the shape of these nano particles. When their shape is altered, the color will also change which is why we can see red colored gold ingots. Changing the shape of these nano particles is very important because as we study them we can make new applications for it like hydrophilic repellant surfaces. Where water sits on top of the surface where the nano particle is sprayed on.

Nano technology is an upcoming field that is coming in the 21st century and technology is going to be better than ever with it.

Blog 12 NS Career

Neurological Surgeon

A Neurological Surgeon is a physician that operates on the central and peripheral nervous system. They include congenital abnormalities, tumors, and infections. They do not just work on the brain. As a neurosurgeon, you can either work with pediatrics or adults and they do not always need to perform surgical care. 

In order to become a neurological surgeon, an individual must have 4 years of pre-medical education at a university, 4 years of med school, and a one year internship in general surgery, followed by a 5-7 years of residency program

As a neurological surgeon, they make on average $395,000 

References:https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/highland/departments-centers/Neurosurgery/What-is-a-Neurosurgeon.aspx

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Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome is a condition that affects multiple parts of the body. Some of the effects are seen in the face and some effects could be heart defects, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations. Those who have Noonan Syndrome would have a deeper groove in between the nose and their mouth. Also, they also have a shorter stature. Their growth slows as they age and their hearts are defected in that they are narrowing inn the valve that controls the blood flow. Many bleeding disorders are associated with Noonan Syndrome but some are more excessive than others.

Noonan Syndrome has various different signs and symptoms, they however do not effect intelligence in children and adolescents. A small percent of these children have problems with their vision and hearing. 

Noonan Syndrome effects 1 of 2,500 people and it is a condition inherited through genetics. When a copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause disorders.

Brain Health Fair

At the UCLA Brain Health Fair, I didnt really learn as much as I would have wanted but it did reinforce the knowledge that I already had. Most of the booths talked about the main basic brain parts and its functions, that I already know. What I found most interesting was when the neuroscience doctors talked about the EEG reader. The wait for the short class wasnt too long, but the students that talked about their knowledge were very enthusiastic about what they were learning. I was able to see what the brain waves of a normal person looked like compared to the brain waves of an individual with and going through a seizure. Attatched are some of the photos we took as a group, my favorite activity was definitely the lectures given because that was where I learned the most.

Nursing Presentation

Nursing has been a field that I really want to go into because it seems very interesting to me. There are many different types of nurses from pediatric nurse practitioners, genatology nurse practitioners, to triage nurses. There are so many benefits to becoming a nurse, one is that public health nurses are government jobs. Meaning that there are better pensions than private companies. Currently, many people are becoming RNs and from there, you can work your way up to a specialized nurse.

Typically, in a day of the life of a nurse, you visit all of your patients and you talk to them and go over your days procedure and catch up with the patients health. After that, you go ahead and give your patients their medications. Most days are unpredictable however but that is where the fun in nursing comes in, it is not a very boring job.

To become a nurse, you first must get your BSN and get into a school for nursing to get your credentials. You can get a job and do this at the same time as they will give you 5 years to get this done.

Overall, nursing is a really fun career to get into. You work with many different patients and everyday is a new day, you dont the same things over and over.

Letter to My Lungs

Dear Lungs,

I have trained so hard to work with you and I really appreciate all you do for me. From the times we went swimming and you helped me from drowing to the time we trained to practically live in the water. I am so thankful that you are so strong, together we both are helping others who may not have as strong of lungs I have. When we go hiking, I love that I dont get as tired as my peers, it goes to show hard you worked to get stronger and something like hiking doesnt stop who you are. I try my best to avoid all toxic fumes and never feed anything bad to you, but it is very difficult living in the polluted Los Angeles. If you ever need me for anything, you just let me know and ill be there just like youve been there for me.

Love,

Brandson Le

Blog 7 Respiratory career

Respiratory Therapist 

A respiratory therapist treats individuals who have trouble breathing. They regulate heart rate and ensure that people can breath normally. Therefore, their patients can range from infants to the elderly.

In order to become a respiratory therapist, the minimum requirement is an associates degree and a respiratory therapy program that offers courses in the human anatomy and pharmacology. Respiratory therapists are licensed in all states and inorder to become one, you must pass the state exam to be licensed

Lastly, the avergage salary for a respiratory therapist ranges from $56,000 a year or $26/ hour

References:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm#tab-1

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Asthma

Asthma is a very common disease cildren are born with and can eeither grow out of or have for the rest of their life. To this day, scientists are still unsure of the possible causes of asthma but we can connect them to various things. Asthma can be triggered by airbore allergens, respiratory infections, and even cold air. An individual with asthma might show signs of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. 

To treat an individual with asthma, they have anti-inflammatory drugs that are inhaled into the bronchids. Inhaled drugs reduce the swelling which blocks the airway and causes these asthma attacks. Brochodilators is a common treatment used since it relaxes the muscles that tighten the airway.

People who suffer from asthma can have it for the rest of their life. Luckily, death from asthma is very uncommon and if it were to happen, it is preventable.

Reference: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/default.htm

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Histologist

A Histologist is a professional that studies the microscopic structures of a tissue. Their min job is to examine the cells and bodily fluid of the human being. Typically, after blood samples, they will look through the blood to see if they see any bacterias or match your blood with others that might need a transfusion. 

To become a histologist, you first must obtain a bachelors degree with a major of medical technology or any of the sciences such as chemistry, biology, or preferably microbiology. After obtaining their bachelors degree, individuals must go through courses that teach hands on skills in labs

Lastly, as a histologist, their annual sallary ranges from $26,000 to $41,000

Referrence:http://www.mayo.edu/mayo-clinic-school-of-health-sciences/careers/histology-technician

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a genetically inherited blood disease, this disease prevents people from making blood clots. When people diagnosed with hemophilia bleed, they can potentially bleed to death. People who have hemophilia are easily bruised and injured, they often not doing very physical activities that can potentially harm them. The only treatment that these individuals have are Factor VII, Factor IX and Desmopressin which are all proteins that assist in blood clotting. The severity of Hemophilia varies, it can range from mild to severe depending their genetics. However, despite this disease, many people are still able to live normal productive lives .