from mutation of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene. It occurs approximately in one of every 2500 live births in the white population(1) ; and characterized by abnormal thick viscous secretions in the respiratory‚ gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts together with chronic suppurative endobronchial infection(2)‚ resulting in death or lung transplantation in more than 500 patients every year in the United States(3). Incidence of CF is lower among African Americans (1in 15000)(4)and
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and general well-being. It has a powerful and unique anti-bacterial and antioxidant capacity‚ the ability to destroy bacteria‚ better treatment of the body wounds‚ and promote the natural wound healing‚ especially in the recuperation of the gastrointestinal tract has excellent performance‚ it’s even more than special treatment capacity many traditional medicines. Manuka honey is now widely used in hospitals in Australia‚ the UK and USA to treat ulcers‚ post-surgery wound care and burns. 麦卢卡是一种天然茶树，仅存于澳洲与新西兰，且多生长于偏远无污染的原
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traditional/alternative medicine native to India) the ginger root is being prescribed not only for arthritic pain‚ but for decreased vision‚ and for coughs. In Southeast Asia‚ it is being given as an anti-parasitic remedy and for various gastrointestinal tract problems. Curcumin‚ which is extracted from turmeric‚ has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and to reduce beta-amyloid and plaque burden in lab studies. Beta-amyloid is a component of the amyloid plaques that
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The hepatic portal system is an arrangement of blood vessels between two different sets of tissue. Blood from the stomach‚ spleen ‚ intestines and pancreas drains into a number of veins which merge to become the portal vein. The vein transports gastrointestinal
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ACTIONS | INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS | ADVERSE EFFECT | DESIRED EFFECT | NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES | Metoclopramide 4mg per ampule TIV‚ statAntiemeticStart of Drug AdministrationJuly 25‚ 2012 | Vitamet | Stimulates motility of upper gastrointestinal tract without stimulating gastric‚ biliary or pancreatic secretions; appears to sensitize tissues to action of acetylcholine; relaxes pyloric sphincter‚ which‚ when combined with effects on motility‚ accelerates gastric emptying and intestinal transit;
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi‚ especially Candida Albicans. These fungi are found almost everywhere in the environment. Some may live harmlessly along with the abundant "native" species of bacteria that normally grow the mouth‚ gastrointestinal tract and vagina. Usually‚ Candida is kept under control by the native bacteria and by the body’s immune defenses. If the native bacteria are decreased by antibiotics or if the person’s immune system is weakened by illness (especially AIDS or diabetes)
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cell death. Due to the high energy requirements of brain and muscle‚ mitochondrial disease typically affect these parts of the body causing Brain and Muscle disease. Other organs are frequently affected including: eye‚ ears‚ heart‚ liver‚ gastrointestinal tract‚ liver‚ kidney‚ endocrine system‚ and blood. The diseases predominantly affect children‚ but adult-onset disorders are being recognized with increasing frequency. Mitochondria are unique organelles because
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Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there is an abnormally low amount of platelets. Platelets are parts of the blood that help blood to clot. This condition is sometimes associated with abnormal bleeding. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Thrombocytopenia is often divided into three major causes of low platelets: 1. Not enough platelets are made in the bone marrow 2. Increased breakdown of platelets in the bloodstream 3. Increased breakdown of platelets in
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manufacture of plastics‚ rubber‚ and resins. About 90‚000 workers‚ including those who make boats‚ tubs and showers‚ are potentially exposed to styrene. Acute health effects are generally irritation of the skin‚ eyes‚ and upper respiratory tract‚ and gastrointestinal effects. Chronic exposure affects the central nervous system showing symptoms such as depression‚ headache‚ fatigue‚ and
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Canada Spees Lab 2 Prokaryotes Purpose: Performing this lab will help me better understand the characteristics of prokaryotes and compare them with eukaryotes. This lab will also help me visualize and better understand the physical description‚ and the different types of bacteria and how they stain‚ whether it be gram positive or gram negative. Hypothesis: If I read the textbook and use the resource websites‚ then I will be able to better understand prokaryotes and describe the structural characteristics
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