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    Introduction Scientific western medicine has taken a rise over the second half of the twentieth century transforming and expanding American medicine. Medicalization and biomedicalization are co-existence factors in today’s health system. However‚ biomedicalization is a transformation process of medicalization (a condition defined using biological terminology to understand it and/or uses medical treatment) (Clarke‚ Mamo‚ Fishman‚ Shim & Fosket‚ 2003). Biomedicine has become a dominant medical framework

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    and Physics that greatly enthralled me and then there was craftsmanship in calligraphy that I had so carefully managed to develop over the years. However‚ I chose to stick with Science because it seemed more promising. As far as choosing Internal Medicine goes‚ it took me a lot of time to understand why making a diagnosis is as complex as it sounds in books. This is perhaps because it becomes an art when practiced in real life. I saw‚ during my clinical

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    Drug Company was founded in 1930 by Mr. M. Manal with a clear vision to bring Ayurveda to society in a contemporary form and to unravel the mystery behind the 5‚000 year old system of medicine. The brand‚ the company analysed‚ is targeted at the modern Indian consumer who is willing to pay a premium for good medicine‚ and for those who believe in ayurveda .This is a good example of effective concept development. The current Himalaya logo is a visual definition of the brand. The leaf that forms the

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    Dan Wang(Irene) Animal test in medicine is inevitable In 1960s‚ about 10‚000 babies who have short and malfunctioned legs and arms were born‚ surprising the public and scientists. People were worried and anxious to know the reason for the tragedy and the way to avoid the birth of defect babies. After many researches‚ scientists found out that the disabled babies were born to the mother who had taken a medicine called Thalidomide‚ a drug people used to deal with pregnant reaction

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    Artemis studied Medicine Wheel of Americas in Four Winds Society. She had received the Munay-Ki rites‚ and‚ works with Q’ero lineage of Inca shamans. Artemis has been giving Illuminations since 2009. Artemis has been a seer since her childhood and‚ lives in the Ceremony in her daily life. An Illumination is a shamanic healing modality of an imprint removal from the Energy Body. Energy body surrounds all living beings; it holds the past and current life information; manifests and continuously informs

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    Sackett (1996) father of evidence based medicine (EBM) defined EBM as the “conscientious‚ explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients”. EBM in practice means the integration of distinct clinical experience with the best available research evidence. Later on the revised definition was given by Masic “a systematic approach to clinical problem solving which allows the integration of the best available research evidence with clinical expertise

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    I‚ Cierra Kahrs‚ have chosen medicine as my career. I know the road to my dreams will be rocky. Some days I may want to give up‚ do something easier‚ but I know that my end goal will be worth it. My dream of helping people on a global level is worth the years of schooling and the sleepless nights. I cannot wait for those sleepless nights because that will mean I am closer to my goal. A career in medicine requires perseverance‚ leadership‚ dedication‚ patience‚ compassion‚ and most of all‚ the love

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    of helping anyone. Moments like these is what powers my desire to pursue a career in Pharmacy. Millions of people‚ whether young or old‚ are weakened or killed by sickness; and I consider it an honor and duty if I can aid them in strength through medicine. How will you finance your education? I will vigorously apply for scholarships and seek grants. I search scholarship websites daily in order to find atleast three potential scholarships. I refuse to let financial difficulties stop my educational

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    Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) Yerba Buena is an herb of the mint family. It is an aromatic plant used as herbal medicine worldwide. This perennial plant’s growth ranges from 0.6 meters to 1 meter. It has elongated leaves and in summers‚ it bears small whitish or purplish flowers. Such flowers possess both male and female organs that allow it to be pollinated by bees and animals of the same nature. The word Yerba Buena is Spanish for "good herb" and was the former name of the California

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    technology (IT) is rapidly changing the face of modern medicine. Its proponents have long touted the potential benefits of IT in terms of the quality and efficiency of healthcare. Yet along with these advances in IT come various new challenges. The scope of this field is vast‚ rapidly developing‚ and well beyond comprehensive discussion in this brief overview. Nevertheless‚ it is an area that could fundamentally change the practice of medicine and the relationship between doctors and patients.

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