protein precipitation within the ductal lumen and loss of normal acinar cell function. Estimated gene frequency of cystic fibrosis varies in different ethnic groups with highest incidence in Caucasians (1 in 2‚500). Approximate incidence of CF in South Asians immigrants settled in UK is about 1:10‚000 to 1:12‚000. CF is one of the under diagnosed diseases
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Glucose is the main fuel of the body and we obtain glucose from the kind of food we eat (rice‚ bread etc.) and this are broken down by the enzyme present in our digestive organ into glucose molecules (Tortora et al.‚ 2014 p644). When glucose is being absorbed in the blood it travels liver where the glucose is being absorbed and being converted into glycogen. When there is a hypoglycemia in the body the alpha cells in the body which is found in the pancreatic islet is being trigger to the alpha cells
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Varicose veins are a common condition among women and men. The bulging and twisting veins can not only be unsightly but can cause pain‚ itching‚ swelling and nighttime cramps in the affected legs. If left untreated‚ varicose veins can lead to more serious conditions such as blood clots or skin ulcerations. Sclerotherapy is a popular way to safely treat varicose veins‚ relieving patients of pain and embarrassment of the condition. What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a treatment for varicose
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1.1 Glutamine: muscle metabolism Skeletal muscle is the major tissue responsible for glutamine synthesis in the body [9‚10]. In this context‚ glutamine anabolic effects in the skeletal muscle not only preserve lean mass‚ but also maintain plasma glutamine concentration in the body. Glutamine provides energy substrate to cells with a high turnover‚ nucleic acid precursors to cells of the immune system and is involved in the maintenance of acid-base balance [9‚ 11‚ 12]. The key enzymes in the metabolism
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arm. • He also complains of shortness of breath and feeling restless. • In addition‚ he appears confused. Background: • Frank has a history of stable angina for uncertain period. • He also has a family history of cardiovascular disease. • He smokes 1 pack of cigarette a day in the past 30 years. • His medications include: Aspirin 7 mgs PO mane‚ Atenolol 50 mgs PO mane‚ Isosorbide mononitrate 30 mgs PO nocte‚ and Lisinopril 10 mgs PO mane. • In the past 3 weeks‚ he experiences chest pain radiating
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Malathion: Human Health Risk Assessment Jessica Cialek Southern New Hampshire University 12/19/2015 ENV:101 General Information: Used as an organophosphate pesticide (NPIC). Potentially will be used to control mosquito populations (NPIC). Targets Nervous System Functioning (NPIC). Has not be shown to affect plant/algal growth (NPIC). Photo from: http://www.google.com/patents/US20120010175 2 Health Hazards: Adults (NPIC) Excessive perspiration Pupil constriction Increased tear production Increased
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One‚ two‚ I remember counting my grandfather’s blood pressure pills every evening. At the same time‚ I would take a syringe‚ and place the correct amount of insulin in it for my grandmother. Since I was twelve years old‚ medicine has always been personal. Both of my grandparents were from Libya‚ spoke no word of English‚ and were illiterate. This combination made it very difficult for them to manage their own care. I would always accompany them to their medical appointments‚ and served as the intermediary
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Insulin plays a critical role in integration and regulation of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism. Insulin and regulation of carbohydrate metabolism Insulin is a peptide hormone which is secreted by the pancreatic beta-cell that present in the islet of Langerhans. It is a protein that function to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates‚ fats and protein and also utilize of energy from the ingested nutrients especially glucose. Foods that consist of carbohydrates are converted into glucose during
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Ghrelin is a fast-acting‚ 28 amino acid peptide hormone discovered in 1999. it’s structurally resembles motilin‚ they both share about 21% amino acid identity & their receptors also share structural similarity with 44% similarity in amino acids which indicates they belong to the same family. Ghrelin’s also able to cross the blood brain barrier which gives exogenously administered ghrelin a unique clinical potential. Ghrelin cells are ovoid with granules which are found primarily in the stomach &
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The endocrine system is one of our body systems that plays an important role in living. It comprises of many glands exerting hormones in maintaining the body’s internal environment also known as homeostasis. The endocrine system plays an important role in homeostasis because it maintains growth and development‚ maturation‚ reproduction‚ human behavior‚ metabolism‚ sexual function and controls functions of the tissues. It is partnered with the nervous system since the hypothalamus along with the pineal
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