problems when it is inhaled (Silver‚ 2006). In 1989 it was reported that dozens of Americans died and several thousand were impaired by a genetically modified food supplement known as L-trptophan and it created an ailment known as (EMS) eosinophilia myalgia syndrome. The GMO was released without being tested. A settlement of 2 billion dollars was paid out by the manufacturer (Batalion ND‚ 2009). Planting organic crops can be very damaging to the environment. People would think that because the
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1. Distinguish between viruses‚ bacteria‚ rickettsia‚ fungi‚ parasites‚ and prions. 2. Viruses: RNA or DNA‚ obligate intracellular parasites. Seek “permissive cells to infect. Some strains have shown periodic changes by have mutations and forming new strands; Require a tissue culture in order to grow; Consist of RNA or DNA in a protective glycoprotein coat; Influenza – Dengue Fever – carried by mosquitos St. Louis encephalitis virus – carried by mosquitos HIV Hepatitis – Makes skin a yellow
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in Southern China in November 2002‚ spread to Taiwan‚ Canada‚ Singapore‚ Malaysia‚ Phillipines‚ Thailand‚ South Africa and The USA. It lasted until July 2003 and it affected about 8000 people. Symptoms * Fever Above 38 Degrees Celsius * Myalgia (Aching Muscles) * Cough‚ Diarrhoea & Eventually Pneumonia * Treatment & Consequences * Mortality Rate Is 15 % & As High As 56% In Elderly * Broad Specrum Antibiotics * Antiviral Drugs & Steroids & Ventilation
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NURSING CARE PLANS Impaired Physical Mobility Assessment | Nursing Diagnosis | Scientific explanation | Objectives | Nursing Interventions | Rationale | Expected Outcome | S > θO > Patient manifest:- weak and pale appearance - difficulty in standing and sitting - slowed movement - limited range of motion | Impaired Physical Mobilityr/t neuromuscular impairment aeb slowed movement | Limitation in independent‚ purposeful physical movement of the body or of one more extremities.Due
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BIOL 3350 Spring 2013 Unit 1 Review 1. Define Anatomy The science of the structure of the body and its relationships. 2. Define Physiology Study of the physical and chemical processes involved in the functioning of the human body. 3. Define Metabolism. Describe the two metabolic pathways? Set of chemical reactions that occurs in living cells to maintain life. Catabolism is cellular respiration and anabolism is the construction of proteins. Complete set of chemical
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Ehlers-Danlos Hypermobility Type: Pathophysiology and Treatment Abstract Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a degenerative condition caused by the malformation of collagen within the body. Many different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have been linked to different types of collagen malformation in different tissues. Hypermobility type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HT-EDS) is the most common type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. HT-EDS is mainly characterized by marked joint instability and mild cutaneous involvement
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CHAPTER 6—Protozoa INSTRUCTIONS: Before answering the case studies‚ make sure you have read and understood chapter 6 of your textbook. ALL ANSWERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON JANUARY 3‚ 2013‚ HANDWRITTEN ON A YELLOW PAD PAPER. IMPORTANT: Observe proper writing of scientific names. CASE FILE 1 A 25 y/o female patient consulted her doctor complaining of dysuria and foul-smelling vaginal discharge. She admitted to becoming sexually-active within the recent months. Microscopic examination of her urine sample
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Orthognathic surgery Reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial deformities Based on skeletal growth potential Surgerical movement of jaw structiures Correct MANDIBULAR discrepencies Sagitall ramous osteostmies Sagittal split osteostomie ***************** Most common RIF increased popularitie Correct variety of mandibular deformities Distraction osteogenesis ** Genioplasty ** Dramatic facial change with relaltively minor surgery Morphology of bony chin and overlaying soft tissue must
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CHAPTER 8 The Muscular System Multiple-Choice Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following is NOT a function of muscle tissue? A) Heat production B) Regulation of organ volume C) Vitamin D production D) Body movements E) Body position Answer: C Reference: Overview of Muscle Tissue Degree of Difficulty: Medium 2. The structure made of dense irregular connective tissue that holds muscle fascicles together and separates
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Introduction: For over 40 years febrile neutropenia (FN) has been recognized as a significant risk factor in developing life-threatening infections in cancer patients receiving myelotoxic antineoplastic agents.1 FN is often defined as neutropenia (an absolute neutrophil count less than 500 cells/mm3) in the presence of a single oral temperature of ≥ 101°F or a temperature ≥ 100.4°F sustained for one hour or longer.2 Despite advances in antimicrobial treatment and management‚ mortality rates in cancer
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