Soignet SL‚ Maslak P‚ Wang Z-G‚ et al. Complete remission after treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia with arsenic trioxide. N Engl J Med. 1998;339:1341-1348. 11. Douer D‚ Tallman MS. Arsenic trioxide: new clinical experience with an old medication in hematologic malignancies. J Clin Oncol. 2005;23:2396-2410. 12. Chen G-Q‚ Shi X-G‚ Tang W‚ et al. Use of arsenic trioxide (As2O3) in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL): I. As2O3 exerts dose-dependent dual effects on APL cells. Blood.
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The function of a capsid‚ in virus biology‚ is to serve as a protective outer layer that protects the genetic material of the virus from the host’s defensive cells. The capsid is made up of proteins. The nucleic acid is what is contained within the capsid‚ which is a group of long‚ linear macromolecules‚ consisting of either DNA or RNA. There are two different cycles in which the virus uses a host cell to replicate and reproduce itself. These two cycles are known as the lytic cycle‚ and the lysogenic
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effects that long term smoking can have on ones’ body. Now‚ I know what you’re thinking‚ but she didn’t pass away from lung cancer. Long term use of smoking tobacco can have come with many health risks‚ other than lung cancer. These risks can have an acute target within the body or be broad spectrum. COPD‚ cardiovascular disease and other types of cancer are just a few of these risks. We’ve all heard somebody cough like they’re coughing up a lung. We all say the cough is from smoking and we’re correct
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When I looked up the definition of a hero‚ the words noble‚ courageous‚ selflessness‚ and caring appeared across my ipad. Instantly I thought of my grandpa. I’ve always called my grandpa “Papa” since before I can remember. Papa was the most genuine‚ kind-hearted person I’ve ever known. He always put everyone before himself and did everything he could to better everyone else’s life. My grandparents had 5 kids‚ when my grandma decided to move to Florida from Boston‚ my grandpa knew he needed to stay
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of stomach cancer can be directly associated with smoking. Smoking is known to cause bladder cancer. Quitting smoking will not result in a significant reduction in the risk of getting bladder cancer. A strong association exists between smoking and leukemia. Women who smoke are at an increased risk of osteoporosis. Second Hand Smoking Second Hand smoking can also be harmful. When a nonsmoker marries a smoker‚ the risk of getting lung cancer or heart disease doubled. Infants and children have tender
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radiation exposed. • Pituitary axis Illnesses treated with radiation in areas containing the pituitary gland usually have a defect in the pituitary axis. The amount of damage of the total dose may be low as the one used to treat children with acute leukemia (18-40Gy) or many as 60Gy to treat a range of cancers such as pituitary tumors‚ nose‚ pharynx‚ and skull tumors‚ as well as dose size‚ Time for treatment. The higher the dose of radiation on the axis of the pituitary gland‚ the more time needed
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Benzene Benzene‚ C(6)H(6)‚ is a clear‚ colorless‚ flammable liquid that is insoluble in water.Its boiling point is 80 degrees C (176 degrees F). In the past benzene was obtained from the distillation of coal in the absence of air. Today most benzene is made syntheticallyfrom petroleum products. The benzene is a closed ring of six atoms connected by bonds that resonatebetween single and double bonds; each carbon is also bound to a single atom. Benzene isinsoluble in water but mixes
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thing I remember before my grandmother’s wails filled the house‚ sending chills down my spine. Provided‚ being the insightful child I was‚ knew it could only mean one thing. That fateful morning‚ I cried my hysterical cry. Cause of death: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - At 7:45am‚ my father finally stopped hurting‚ he was finally free of all the pain and suffering this earth inflicts on its perpetrators. Although the death certificate states‚ “natural death” I found nothing natural in dying connected
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Euthanasia is one of the most discussed issues these days in the media. The frequency of the cases that demand Euthanasia and the different points of view adopted by the community make it a controversial area to discuss. In this essay‚ I am going to evaluate different arguments for and against euthanasia showing that euthanasia should not be permitted. Euthanasia is defined as "the practice of killing a person or animal‚ in a painless or minimally painful way‚ for merciful reasons‚ usually to end
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NUR 300 Exam #1 1. Which of the following clients is at a high risk for developing dilated cardiomyopathy? a. A 4-year-old child born with cerebral palsy and confined to a wheelchair b. A 44-year-old noncompliant female who forgets to take her hypertensive medications c. A 17-year-old with a diving injury resulting in paraplegia d. A 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer disease who received a third-degree burn following an oven fire 2. A client is experiencing muscle atrophy following 2 weeks
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