Case Study: Mr. Olaf

The Black Death reached Europe by sea in October of 1347. It came across when 12 Genoese trading ships docked at the Sicilian port of Messina after a long trip through the Black Sea. Those who gathered to greet the docks were welcomed with a horrific surprise. Most of the sailors who were on the ship had died and those who alive were greatly ill. They had fevers, were unable to keep their food down and were ecstatic due to the pain. They were found covered in black boils that oozed blood and pus. The ships were ordered to leave, but by then the disease had already spread. The Black Death is accountable for killing about 50 million people in Europe. Furthermore,

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a nerve disorder that occurs at the site of an injury. It occurs especially after injuries from high-velocity impacts such as those from bullets or shrapnel. However, it may occur without apparent injury. The arms or legs are usually involved.

The reason the bubonic plague was so devastating to the European society is because no one was prepared for so many people to die so quickly. This event that reached Italy in the spring of 1348 was one of the most deeply stressing moments of humanity that faced most of Europe. No only did 50% of Europe’s population die it affected every single part of the European society. The culture, education, economy, religion, and the simplicity of life was turned upside down from this epidemic. Not only was were the symptoms of the plague bad, while you had the symptoms you suffered with the misery effects of the plague that there was no cure for. It began with “swellings in the groin and armpit, then eventually spread across the whole body.” Then “dark

Toxic shock syndrome is an acute septicemia in women, it is caused by bacterial infection from a retained tampon or IUD. Toxic shock syndrome is rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacteria. Since some manufactures took certain types of tampons off the market TSS has declined. Toxic shock syndrome can happen to anyone like men, women, and children. But it is most common of women to get this disease. In the US, approximately one in 100,000 menstruating women contract the illness per year.

What would you do if your town started to come down with a fever that no one knew what it was? The reasons why I think that the author used “all was not right” for this chapter is because they knew something was going around and that they did not know what was going on.

Patient is Terrance V. Haller, a 13-year-old male who enjoys outdoor activities such as skateboarding. No previous medical history and there are no known allergies. Terrance had a skateboarding accident where there were multiple lacerations and contusions. The wound on his forearm extending to his elbow was slow healing and therefore became pus producing. The patient has since returned to his primary care physician to find out what is going on.

An Outbreak at the Michigan State University is my next medical investigation. I was called to the campus to investigate the outbreak and all of its victims. There are 9 patients they are suspected to be victims of the outbreak. Sue, Jill, Marco, Maria, Maggie, Alvin, Arnie, Anthony, and Wanda. The patients came into the campus infirmary worried about their symptoms. Each patient has agreed to testing except for Arnie. The patients have similar symptoms but the symptoms were presented in a different way. I thus had to investigate, diagnose, treat, and produce a prevention plan on how to attack this outbreak that is affecting the campus environment.

“In the morning when a large number of bodies were found in the pit, they took

Small red bumps, an itchy rash, pain when anyone touches it…these are some of the symptoms of Shingles. A viral disease also known as herpes zoster is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It’s also the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella). Unlike chickenpox which can cover a person’s entire body, shingles typically stays in a local area. The bright red rash that’s typical is in a single stripe on either the left or right side of the body. The symptoms can vary from person to person as well as the duration. Typically there’s some tingling anywhere from 2 to 4 days before the rash appears but it could be as far out as weeks before the rash appears.

Nolwazi and Wandile are right too. Maybe I should call the AA. Who? Alcoholics Anonymous. I 'm sure they have a website. Can you find me their number? - If you think it will help. - Thanks. AA? Is it that bad? Were you eavesdropping? Mind your own business. - If anything is wrong with my son... - I 'm sorry. After all he 's been through - stolen, kept from his family... When he finally gets home, you try to kill him. I 'm sorry. I never meant to... I just... Things were just so crazy... Mr and Mrs Mogale. Mr and Mrs Mogale. - How is Thapelo? - Thapelo? - The file says... - Yes, Amo. - How is he? - He 's fine. - Are you sure? - I have examined him thoroughly. And he 's in good shape. His nose and throat are slightly inflamed I don 't know. That I 'm a bad mother? That I haven 't bonded with him? That 's true, I guess. I look at him. I look at my husband. And... I feel nothing. Just... empty, disconnected... It 's understandable considering what you 've been through. I think you 're suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Getting my son back is traumatic? - What does that say about me? - You have to put it in context. You lost a child, you were kidnapped and tortured, you lost a husband... and you buried your son. Yes, but finding out he 's alive... Surely that 's a good thing. It is, but it has disrupted your life and made your suffering when you lost him redundant. That 's traumatic. - Will I ever feel better? - You will, but it will take time. - So I 'm going to feel like this for a while? - I 'll prescribe an anti-depressant. I 've been on something... but it doesn 't seem to work. You 've been taking these as per prescription? - Yes. - For how long? Here 's the issue date. So just a few days. You need to be on these for at least 2 weeks before we can change the dosage or the drug. Two weeks? I just want to be normal again. Dinner will be ready in half an hour. Thanks. How are you feeling? Your

The high fevers haunted me in my sleep every night; the red rashes kept stinging my sister’s skin, and there was nothing we could do about it. The plague was everywhere; day by day, it obliterated villages. Gradually and sorely, it killed thousands of people. I was all alone with

On the other hand, when the group was soon deployed in France, the animal was left at London Zoo which became its permanent home. There, the friendly bear became a hugely popular attraction.

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an inflammation of the area below your kneecap called the tibial tubercle. There is pain and tenderness in this area because of the inflammation. It is most often seen in children and adolescents during the time of growth spurts. The muscles and cord-like structures that attach muscle to bone (tendons) tighten as the bones are becoming longer. This puts more strain on areas of tendon attachment. The condition may also be associated with physical activity involving running and jumping.

Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma, is the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the World Health Organization it is estimated that 132,000 people are diagnosed with the disease annually, and it is the cause of death for more than 37,000 people annually (Hodgetts, 2013). The cancerous growths begin to develop when DNA in skin cells is damaged, normally by excess exposure to ultraviolet radiation either from sunlight or tanning beds. This damage triggers mutations. This causes the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. The tumors originate from pigment producing cells, also called melanocytes. These cells are located in the basal layer of the epidermis. Melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin, a protective

In the short story “A Gravestone Made of Wheat”, Olaf Torwich is a hard working individual who looks out for those around them. This is proven in both the short story and the movie adaptation. As a first generation immigrant, he has several obstacles to overcome. Although some seem insurmountable, Olaf perseveres and conquers most of the challenges that face him.