(1) Brief Chronology 5/23/2010- Sanofi’s CEO Chris Viehbacher approaches Genzyme’s CEO Henri Termeer about an acquisition. Termeer expresses interest but wishes to discuss the possible deal after the company’s shareholder meeting in June. 6/28/2010- Viehbacher calls Termeer to set up a meeting and Termeer promises to respond soon. 7/2/2010- The media becomes alerted about Sanofi wishing to purchase a U.S. biotech company as rumors circulate about Genzyme. 7/29/2010- Sanofi
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Bibliography: • Page‚ Stacey Ann (2002). The use of complementary and alternative medicine by people with multiple sclerosis. Ph.D. dissertation‚ University of Calgary (Canada)‚ Canada. Retrieved November 23‚ 2009‚ from ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source.(Publication No. AAT NQ77033). • Michael Grossman‚ Frank J Chaloupka‚ & Kyumin Shim. (2002). Illegal drug use and
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you dumb. And the only reason why you feel high when you smoke it is because the THC is choking your brain of oxygen as the result of the floaty goofy feeling. Advantages The list of diseases which cannabis can be used for includes: multiple sclerosis‚ cancer treatment‚ AIDS (and AIDS treatment)‚ glaucoma‚ depression‚ epilepsy‚ migraine headaches‚ asthma‚ pruritis‚ sclerodoma‚ severe pain‚ and dystonia. This list does not even consider the other medicines which can be made out of marijuana --
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pressure over time.) CANCER. Marijuana can stimulate the appetite and alleviate nausea and vomiting‚ which are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Marijuana can limit the muscle pain and spasticity caused by the disease‚ as well as relieving tremor and unsteadiness of gait. (Multiple sclerosis is the leading cause of neurological disability among young and middle-aged adults in the United States.) EPILEPSY. Marijuana can prevent epileptic seizures in some patients
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Mairs has multiple sclerosis‚ as described in the passage. She describes herself as “crippled” even though there are other words to use in a case as such. In her essay‚ Nancy Mairs uses rhetorical devices such as tone‚ word choice‚ and rhetorical structure to present herself and her ailing condition. Mairs uses tone to convey how she feels about her multiple sclerosis. She states‚ “I want them to see me…whom the fates‚ viruses‚ and gods have not been kind‚ but who can face the brutal truth of her
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external and internal support systems. The external ones involve relationship with family‚ friends‚ work‚ medical interventions and counseling groups. The internal ones are based on the coping strategies that the subject would use to face multiple sclerosis’ problems. Lazarus and Folkman (in 1984) identify two processes “cognitive appraisal and coping‚ as critical mediators of stressful person - environment relations and their immediate and long - range outcomes”. In the cognitive appraisal the person
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Neurobrucellosis In A Patient With Multiple Sclerosis; A Case Report Abstract Neurobrucellosis is a rare complication of brucellosis. Acute meningitis and encephalitis are the most common clinical manifestations‚ however symptoms of these two conditions may be subacute and diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in patients from endemic areas. Diagnosis is often based on neurological symptoms‚ serology‚ and suggestive brain imaging because cerebrospinal fluid culture yields are low. Herein
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Patient Case Study: Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalance This patient case study report will outline the contributing factors related to a fluid and electrolyte imbalance‚ whilst assessing the medical and nursing management for the patient. Furthermore‚ an evaluation of the implemented nursing and medical treatment will also be discussed in this report. Introduction: Patient History: Mr. Richards presented to accident and emergency on the 7th October 2004‚ primarily due to the progressive
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| Introduction To Biology | Heavy Metal Contamination In Rivers | Submitted To: Dr. S. M. Mostafa Kamal Khan (SKK) Assistant Professor Department of Life Sciences Submitted By: Sumaiya Murshed (101 0661 030) Kasema Sadeque (101 0154 030) S.M. Sifat Jamil (101 0338 030) Date of Submission: 5th April‚ 2011 Nabeela Polli ( 101 0212 530) Executive Summary A heavy metal is a member of a loosely-defined subset of elements that exhibit metallic properties. Heavy metals are simply a
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Culture: A Life Course Perspective." Journal Of Comparative Family Studies 41.1 (2010): 167-183. Print. • Motl‚ Robert W.‚ Brian M. Sandroff‚ and Ralph H. B. Benedict. "Cognitive Dysfunction And Multiple Sclerosis: Developing A Rationale For Considering The Efficacy Of Exercise Training." Multiple Sclerosis (13524585) 17.9 (2011): 1034-1040. Print. • Varvani-Farahani Abbas‚ et al. "The Effect Of Designed Exercise Programme On Quality Of Life In Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy." Scandinavian
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