Do you know that white-nose syndrome is killing the bats? According to the National Wildlife Health Center the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans is one of the causes of white-nose syndrome. According to nps.gov white-nose syndrome can also be caused by geomyces destructans. White-nose syndrome affects bats physiological functions causing dehydration. White-nose syndrome has been estimated to have killed over six million bats in the eastern part of North America since 2006. Scientists believe that a vinegar solution could be tried, however the government does not agree. Why are people afraid of bats? According to askabiologist.asu.edu most people are afraid that all bats have rabies. However, lower than one percent of bats have rabies. Another
The population of bats in the United States is facing a serious threat of extinction due to the outbreak of a deadly fungus called Deomyces destructans. The fungus is nicknamed White-Nose Syndrome, after the white fungus that typically appears on the infected bats noses and wings. Other signs and symptoms of White Nose Syndrome include white fungus on the ears and tail, bats flying during the day in the middle of winter, bats clustered near the entrance to a hibernation or cave, and general abnormal behavior for a hibernating bat. Scientifically, the fungus has been identified as, Deomyces destructans. The fungus itself causes damage to connective tissues, muscles, and skin.
Mat Johnsons novel, Pym challenges readers not only to view his work with a new set of eyes but also the work of all American literature with the understanding that the idea of Whiteness still has a very strong power over literature today. It is unfortunate that in today’s society, the pathology of Whiteness still holds a very strong presence in literary world. Literature from American authors versus literature from African American authors still continues to be segregated and handled with two different sets of criteria. Johnson’s novel engages in different aspects of the argument presented in Toni Morrison’s work entitled Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination. One of the main ideals that Pym engages in is the thought that “…a figuration of impenetrable whiteness … surfaces in American literature whenever Africanist presence is engaged” (29). Through the character Chris Jaynes, Johnson’s novel focuses much attention on the Whiteness seen in the literary world and how it still affects literature today. Mat Johnson’s Pym addresses Morrison’s argument by challenging the reader to identify the pathology of whiteness as well as encourages readers not to only identify the problem but try to find new ways to combat it.
They are also know as mouse-eared bats. The little brown bats being one of the most common bat species in most of the United States and Canada have many interesting and unique characteristics that set them far apart from other animals. Unfortunately, with a disease called white-nose syndrome bat populations have been on the decline. With the species being threatened it is even more important to fully understand the little brown bat and all of its habits and characteristics.
natural that, as humans, we fear what we do not entirely understand simply because we know what will
But there is another answer as well. Tonight I want to share with you another reason I became a rabbi. There is an old story told of a group of disciples who came to their rabbi with real fear in their eyes. “Rabbi,” they said, “we have tried sending one of our group down into the cellar for supplies, but it is dark and damp and we fear that spirits will take us.” The Rabbi replied, “you are correct to be afraid – the next time you enter the cellar, bring with you brooms and bats to protect yourself, and you will no longer be afraid.” A few days later they returned, saying, “Rabbi, it is no use. The brooms and bats cannot protect us, the spirits are too powerful.” And then the rabbi replied, “of course, these are no ordinary s...
Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome is a heart condition where there is an extra electrical pathway or circuit in the heart. The condition can lead to episodes of rapid heart also known as tachycardia. Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome, also known as WPW, is present at birth. People of all ages, even infants, can experience the symptoms related to WPW. Episodes of tachycardia often occur when people are in their teens or early twenties. Most of the time, a fast heart beat are not life threatening, but serious heart problems can occur. Treatments for Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome can stop or prevent episodes of fast heart beats. A catheter-based procedure, known as ablation can permanently correct the heart rhythm problems.
As a kid, I was afraid of the hideous monsters that lay hiding under my bed. Although as I grew I realised that the monsters weren't under beds or hiding in dark closets, they were the strangers I walked past daily, the shooters, the bombers, the molesters. We live in a society today where kids can no longer ride their bikes too far and women can't walk around late at night without the fear of something terrible happening to them. We're taught from a young age to be afraid, to have fears and live our lives based on those fears.
There’s a monster under your bed, and there are ghosts in the attic. The Bogey man is in your closet and ravens await your death so they can pick from your rotting flesh. Flowers are ready to strangle you, as pickles prepare to choke you in the night. It’s almost funny to hear of people who actually fear flowers and pickles. But these people have real legit fears of even the nicest of things. Although these fears are horrible, and should not be feared; I think the more we know about them, the more we can be prepared. There must be a deeper meaning of these weird phobias. Is it nature? Or inherited traits of the human body? Maybe they come from past experiences? Even as these fears are quite interesting, but unwanted, I want to know why people acquire these ridiculous fears and how we could stop them.
Everybody has a fear there is not a single person in the world that doesn’t have a fear. Fear is a very important part of life even if some people say that they are not scared of anything everyone has a fear even if they don’t want to admit it. People simply can’t live without fears if people don’t have fears we would not know what is scary and what is not.
Rabies, it kills 30-70 thousand people each year around the world (CDC). 40,000 people are treated for it each year in the United States alone (CDC). Carried by rabid animals, this viral infection poses a threat to animal lovers alike. The primary problem of rabies is prevention, the effects are severe, and the causes are many.
Rabies is widespread due to the lack of control, especially in third-world countries that obtain the virus usually through being bitten by the animals in the wild. Nevertheless, rabies cases overall has decreased compared to previous years due to increased restrictions that includes vaccinations and laws. This has made countries such as the United States and Great Britain average about only a couple of cases of rabies a year. Unfortunately, rabies will most likely remain as it is impossible to vaccinate every mammal and there are animals that can live successfully with the disease.
Attention Getter: According to the article “Phobia Statistics” from fearof.net, “Nearly 15-20% of us experience specific phobias at least once in our life. In the U.S., nearly 8.7% of people (aged 18 and over) have at least one extreme specific fear and nearly 25 million Americans report having the fear of flying phobia.
Just as easily as we can tap into our DNA to find out what diseases we are more susceptible to scientists can find out where and why our fears came about and maybe provide insight to why people have fears they can not explain. Fear is not just a feeling, it is a behavior passed down from generation to generation. Fear is something that has always been present in human beings. From the very day we are conceived to our birth we have and develop fears. Some of these fears include those of the unknown, the dark, animals, sounds. These are all examples of phobias that can not be explained in infants and small children. Scientists explain that in earlier times people had a better reason to be afraid of the dark due to the fact of today's advanced technology. Some people are afraid of animals (dogs and cats) in earlier times people lived in tribes that were not heavily protected, most were only surrounded by twigs and sharp branches, yet this did not always keep the predators out. In that age humans were the prey and warriors would give their lives to protect the only home the tribe people have. This fear of animals may also go along with the fear of the dark because when man lost natural light they had nothing to protect themselves with. The predators came out to feed at night, on animals or humans, it did not matter which as long as the animal could make a kill. With much research and experiment science may provide an answer to these draining questions.
Have you ever dealt with severe pain and discomfort in your sinuses? Or have you ever had headaches or sore throats but categorized it as merely a migraine or cold? Many people may not know that these are symptoms for Sinusitis, a very common health issue that affects 37 million people a year (Balloon Sinuplasty). Sinusitis is “an inflammation of the mucous lining of the nasal passages and sinuses” (University Maryland Medical Center).). Although sinusitis originates from the nasal passages, there are numerous symptoms that can lead to sinusitis. Sinusitis can begin when one experiences difficulty breathing through the nose, throbbing headaches, and swelling of the area around the eyes and face. In addition, thick green or yellow discharge from the nose or back of the throat is a sign of sinusitis. It is imperative to see an ENT (Ear, Neck, and Throat) doctor if these symptoms occur, particularly after one experiences a cold or allergies. If a doctor is not seen immediately, one can develop serious and long term issues such as swelling around the eyes, skin redness, severe facial pain, sensitivity to light, neck stiffness, feelings of weakness and apathy, and high fever (Pubmed Health). Many people may not realize the severity of sinusitis. There are four types of sinusitis: acute, subacute, chronic, and recurrent. Acute sinusitis lasts up to 4 weeks, subacute sinusitis lasts from 4 to 12 weeks, chronic sinusitis lasts more than 12 weeks but can linger for months and years, and recurrent occurs several times within a year (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases). Although there are home treatments and surgical procedures for Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty is the newest and invasive surgical option that proves to be ...
Allergies are especially unique in the medical field because they differ among patients. An allergy is a specific immunologic reaction to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. People with allergies are often sensitive to many substances. Common allergens that cause allergic reactions include seasonal, outdoor allergens like tree, grass, and weed pollen, and year-round indoor allergens including dust particles, animal dander, and indoor mold. Most people usually can be cured by various treatments.