called Tau. Which can impair function in the brain when it accumulates. (similar to dementia pugilistica) a disease documented years earlier in boxers. Omalu named the condition Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and submitted a paper to the medical journal Neurosurgery called “Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in a National Football League Player”. Bennet Omalu was the first person to document and publish findings of CTE. Omalu’s discovery has changed things for the better and worse depending on who
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Biochemists are scientists trained in biochemistry. Typical biochemists study chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organisms‚ other biochemists study DNAs‚ proteins and cell parts. The word "biochemist" is a portmanteau of "biological chemist". Biochemists also research how certain chemical reactions happen in cells and tissues and observe and record the effects of products as in food additives and medicines. The main function of a biochemist is to focus on improving the qualities
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During Patient Y’s stay on the maternity unit‚ various laboratory studies were drawn via the patient’s blood sample. After arriving on the unit‚ Patient Y had routine blood drawn‚ which includes a rapid plasma regain (RPR)‚ CBC and differential‚ and a type and screen. Please refer to Appendix B. The RPR was drawn to test for syphilis‚ which is a sexually transmitted disease. Patient Y’s RPR was nonreactive‚ which indicates that she does not have syphilis. Patient Y’s CBC and differential was within
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The first reason that dangerous sports should not be banned is that new technology is coming out to make the sport less dangerous. According to Newamerica.org “Technology ranging from high tech helmets‚ mobile virtual players‚ training robots‚ and biometric data services are being deployed.” Scientists are constantly working on technology to keep the players safe which means there will be less injuries for the teens. Leagues have improved in making sure teens are fit with proper fitting equipment
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vomiting‚ diarrhea‚ and colic)‚ or systemic anaphylactic shock. Cow’s milk contains more than 25 different proteins that are among the best characterized food allergens. Among these proteins only whey proteins alpha-lactalbumin‚ beta-lactoglobulin‚ bovine serum albumin (BSA)‚ and lactoferrin‚ as well as the four caseins‚ have been identified as allergens. A study evaluated cow’s milk allergens
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Standard Curve Raw Data (Figure 1) Standard Curve-Corrected Data (Figure 2) The figures‚ 1 and 2‚ show the relationship of Bovine Serum Albumin concentration and Absorption of light at 595 nm. Figure 1 shows the standard curve of Raw Data and figure 2 shows the standard curve- Corrected Data. Bovine Serum Albumin or BSA was weighed and dissolved in water to achieve a certain stock concentration. Water was used as a diluent. Quantitative dilutions of this stock
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Carbohydrates & Glycobiology Dr. Jeelan Moghraby B.Sc.‚ D.Phil Assistant Professor Email: moghrabyj@ksau-hs.edu.sa Lecture 13 & 14 BIOC211 2013 Objectives Describe the structure of carbohydrates Classify the types of carbohydrates Recognise different types of glycoconjugates and their role Dr. Jeelan Moghraby Introduction Carbohydrates Most abundant organic molecule in nature Empirical formula (CH2O)n Originally produced from CO2 and H2O during
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however they can only do so much to protect you. If a player is constantly taking blows to the head the chances of getting a concussion increase. Players can be affected by these hits even after they have stopped playing the game. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a disease that may occur up to ten years after someone stops playing the sport. IV. Body: I. First Main Point: Concussions A. “The human brain‚ although encased by a heavy-duty cranium‚ isn ’t designed for football.” Helmets
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Researchers at the VA Boston Healthcare System found that 87 out of 91 deceased former NFL football players showed signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). A concussion is an injury that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. Your brain is surrounded by spinal fluid to cushion it from your hard skull. If you are hit hard your brain may hit your skull and become injured. There may be no visible signs of a concussion at all. The symptoms of a concussion vary from each person. Some may
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Introduction Cirrhosis is a progressive chronic inflammation of the liver that typically results from severe chronic hepatitis or chronic alcoholism as we know. Cirrhosis is defined histologically as a diffuse hepatic process characterized by fibrosis and the conversion of normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules. In other words‚ The damaged hepatocytes regenerates‚ but the liver’s connective (scar) tissue regenerates faster. As a result‚ the liver becomes fatty and fibrous
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