the field of medicine. The knowledge of the indigenous communities on medicine is popularly known by the nomenclature “Traditional Medicine”. The focus of inquiry in this paper is the extent to which the existing legal regime especially the intellectual property paradigm attempts to protect and preserve the interest of the indigenous peoples over their knowledge. The paper analyses whether indigenous medicine fits itself into the existing definition given by WHO on traditional medicine and proceeds
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------------------------------------------------- Are There Any Realistic Alternatives To Oil? While energy cannot be created or destroyed‚ it can be transformed between types. The main sources of energy on Earth are the fossil fuels‚ including coal‚ natural gas‚ and oil‚ and all of these are nonrenewable resources. Each of these were produced over a period of millions of years under the surface of the Earth‚ and it is not possible to renew these supplies. The main uses for the energy obtained
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TREATMENT When you injure or sick‚ which remedy do you usually turn to? While the majority of people in Cambodia nowadays trusts modern medicine‚ some people still keep using Khmer traditional medicines to treat their diseases or wounds. With the small‚ black and ugly appearance of these medicines‚ people tend to overlook their curing potencies. Khmer traditional medicine is a form of naturopathy that consists of various roots‚ barks‚ and leaves of variety of trees as well as some minerals‚ other natural
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I believe that nurses should have more influence on improving the healthcare system. Nurse are trusted for information about health and healthcare and play a pivotal role in improving quality and safety of care‚ but this is not generally understood or recognized. I have noticed that insurance executives and the pharmaceutical industry have more influence on the healthcare system than nurses do. Nurses are the front-line caregivers in our health system‚ which gives us a unique and invaluable perspective
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Report on Herbal Medicine Introduction This report investigates Herbal medicine and considers whether the therapy is effective and safe. The report gathered information from the following sources: American Botanical Council (ABC is an independent‚ nonprofit organization supported by thousands of members around the world)‚ (abc.herbalgram.org) since 1988. http://www.herbpalace.com Facts and Finding 1. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind
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Sports medicine‚ also known as sport and exercise medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Sports physicians diagnose‚ treat‚ and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events‚ athletic training‚ and physical activities. Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.Sports medicine physicians
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Sports Medicine Physician Growing up I always wanted a career in the medical field. Finding the exact career that fits me best is the complicated part. After doing some adequate research‚ I decided that I would be most successful as a sports medicine physician. First of all‚ I will explain exactly what a sports medicine physician is. Also‚ I will go into detail about the education and training requirements and the salary of a sports medicine physician. A sports medicine physician is someone
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Calculus in Medicine Calculus in Medicine Calculus is the mathematical study of changes (Definition). Calculus is also used as a method of calculation of highly systematic methods that treat problems through specialized notations such as those used in differential and integral calculus. Calculus is used on a variety of levels such as the field of banking‚ data analysis‚ and as I will explain‚ in the field of medicine. Medicine is defined as the science and/or practice of the prevention
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Establishment Class XXXX‚ Section XXXX‚ Fall 2011 Outline I. Introduction 1. History of socialized medicine 2. Definition of socialized medicine II. Advantages 1. Social advantages 2. Economic advantages III. Disadvantages 1. Social disadvantages 2. Economic disadvantages IV. Conclusion INTRODUCTION History of socialized medicine Socialized medicine was first introduced in Germany by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in 1883 but was only intended for factory
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Medicine is a necessity‚ no matter what time period. Medicine in the Middle Ages was especially an important necessity. Advanced technology that we use today did not exist back then‚ and because of that‚ medicine was different. All the doctors could use were their own hands and/or very strange medical techniques. To understand medicine during this time‚ one must understand the medical professions‚ the diseases‚ and how the sick were treated. There were multiple medical professions during the medieval
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