Introduction The pharmaceutical-biotechnology industry has become increasingly consolidated over the past 15 years; in 1985 the 10 largest firms accounted for about 20 percent of worldwide sales‚ whereas in 2002 the 10 largest firms accounted for 48 of sales. Much of this consolidation is the result of mergers. The value of M&A activity in this industry exceeded $500 billion during the 1988 to 2000 period. A commonly cited rationale for this consolidation by proponents of these mergers
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median nerve is pinched and causes pain‚ weakness and numbness to the hand and wrist. While many believe that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is work-related‚ the main cause is actually hereditary. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis‚ cysts‚ hypothyroidism and fluid retention. There are different treatments available for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Sometimes drugs such as‚ aspirin‚ ibuprofen‚ and other anti-inflammatory medications can be prescribed to help ease the pain and
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when the pepsin crystals were first thought of. She was at the doctors with severe pains in her hands. She had early signs of arthritis. When she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis‚ she was Twenty-four years old. It affected both her hands and feet. She needed the assistance of a wheelchair when she got older. She returned to looking at crystals closely after her arthritis got a little better. She helped with the analysis of the crystals a little later in the research. She was able to work more
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researcher expresses her profound gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our Almighty God; the redeemer and provider of everything‚ for the courage and strength to make this research possible. A million thanks to Mrs. Maria Victoria R. Valenzona‚ our Homeroom and Science adviser for teaching me the right procedures in research writing and for her unselfish support and guidance in order to make this project a success. And lastly‚ the researcher expresses her sincere gratitude
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particular‚ people who have a gene called HLA-B27 are at significantly increased risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. Although other joints can be involved‚ ankylosing spondylitis (AS) primarily affects the spine. In this particular type of arthritis‚ the joints and ligaments of the spine become inflamed. Antiphospholipid syndrome or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS or APLS) Antiphospholipid syndrome can cause arterial or venous blood clots‚ in any organ system‚ or pregnancy-related
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Some vaccines can do the exact opposite of what their made to do. For an example “LYMErix was supposed to cure limes diseases‚ but instead of curing it‚ it instead cause arthritis and a lot of lawsuits imagine if this was forced to have if you were going to public school you would have a few generations with a very bad case of arthritis. A very small part of the population of the U.S are allergic to some of the vaccines yes only a few are but how would it feel giving your child a shot that could KILL
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in different parts of the world. Increase in ageing population is considered as one the major driving factors for the market. Due to weakening of bone and joints‚ diminished functions and movements‚ ageing makes body more prone to bone fractures‚ arthritis‚ back and neck pain‚ osteoporosis and injuries. The number of aged people over 60 years or over are expected to double in the next 50 years‚ thereby increasing demand for these ingredients in the market. Despite the benefits of bone and joint health
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The Effects of Stress Stress is an ongoing dilemma which occurs in everyone’s life. It is a factor that is without a question apart of daily living. Due to the minor problems that occur in people’s daily lives‚ massive amounts of stress can arise. Stress means different things to people and effects people in different ways. Some people think stress is something that happens to them such as an injury or a birthday. And others think that stress is what happens to our mind‚ body‚ and behaviors
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Topic: “Describe the way in which coral reefs have contributed to social and cultural life in the Caribbean.” Corals are marine animals which usually live in compact colonies of many identical polyps. Corals secrete calcium carbonate which forms reefs. Such reefs and are located near the Equator in tropical and subtropical waters. The largest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef located off the coast of Queensland‚ Australia. Coral reefs are often referred to as the “rainforests of the ocean”
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reaches a 10/10 on the VAS. He has also had a left total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in 2011‚ and an anterior cervical discetomy and fusion (ACDF) on the 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae. Most of the patient’s pain is due to nerve damage‚ inflammation‚ arthritis‚ and degeneration of cartilage in the joints. Because of the patient’s history and injuries‚ he has difficulty with nearly every daily physical activity. One special consideration
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