herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are the most serious human pathogens. HSV-1 is normally associated with orofacial infections and encephalitis‚ whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital infections and can be transmitted from infected mothers to neonates. Both viruses establish latent infections in sensory neurons and‚ upon reactivation‚ cause lesions at or near point of entry into the body. While HSV-1 and HSV-2 are different viruses‚ under a microscope‚ HSV-1 and 2 are virtually identical‚ sharing
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Circumcision is the process of surgically removing the foreskin covering the head of a male reproductive organ. The word “circumcision” comes from two Latin words circum meaning around and caedere meaning to cut (Ahmed & Ellsworth 2012‚ p.10) Circumcision has been in existence since ancient times and proof can be seen in ancient Egyptian cave paintings and tomb. Circumcision is commonly performed on male infants for religious and cultural reasons. Ahmed & Ellsworth (2012) add that male circumcision
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contains Collostrum during the first few days upon giving birth. It is a yellowish fluid that is an important source of antibodies. * 2 Periods of Infancy: a. Partunate – birth up to the cutting and tying of the umbilical cord. b. Neonate – from the cutting and tying of the umbilical cord to the end of second week. * 5 Important Characteristics of Infancy: a. Shortest of all developmental periods; b. Time of radical adjustments; c. A plateau in development; d. A
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postoperative pain‚ Glucophage was prescribed as an anti diabetic agent‚ and Lopressor used to treat hypertension. Some of the side effects of Percocet associated with falls include orthostatic hypotension and sedation which can make him dizzy or drowsy. Hypoglycemia is a side effect of Glucophage and it is also risk factor for falls.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of milk. The article written in the Sunday Times by Dr. Wolfe Segal‚ Senior lecturer in Biochemistry‚ University of W.A called ’Milk Is Full Of Food Value’‚ discuses the facts about milk. Dr. Wolfe Segal wrote what vitamins and minerals are in milk also how many grams of fat‚ protein‚ and lactose are in milk. Dr. Wolfe Segal also wrote about what milk can do to the human body in good and bad ways. Dr. Wolfe Segal gave good information on the advantages and disadvantages
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So now that we know what recombinant DNA is‚ we are going to look at its purposes. ******** Recombinant DNA is used to insert a gene for production of a protein of interest The production of heat and drought resistant crops can alleviate world hunger around the world. Production of clotting factors can treat bleeding disorders such a Haemophilia which casues bleeding into the joints and can be life threatening. Hepatitis B vaccines are made with the help of yeast cells It is used for the production
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Impulse control disorders are conditions in which the afflicted cannot control his or her actions. Examples of Impulse control disorders include Pyromania and Kleptomania‚ the uncontrollable urge to set fire to something and the urge to steal something usually invaluable for the sheer rush of stealing‚ respectively. Both these disorders sound like excuses to illegal activities but studies show that only 5% of shoplifters can be diagnosed with Kleptomania and less that 2% of people accused of arson
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I chose to read and evaluate an article called ’Human Evolution: New Playgrounds for Natural Selection’. This article was published on May 20th 2013‚ by Emmanuel Milot and Fanie Pelletier. This article was published in the ’current biology’ journal volume 23‚ issue 10. I chose this article because it deals with natural selection‚ which was talked a lot about in Chapter one in our learning and behavior book. Over time a lot of change took place‚ and a lot of it was due to natural selection and how
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birth‚ the neonatal immune system has the ability to respond to large quantities of foreign antigens (Offit). Antigens are the bacterial parts of vaccines that allow the immune system to fight off future infections by building up antibodies (Haelle). Neonates receive antibodies from the mother before birth‚ which protects them against pathogens the mother was immune to. Protection by the mother’s antibodies is short-lived making it necessary for infants to get vaccinated. About ninety percent of young
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Treatments of Alcoholism Alcoholism can destroy the life of an alcoholic and devastate the alcoholic ’s family. But it also has overwhelming consequences for society. Consider these statistics from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: *In 1988‚ alcoholism and problems related to it cost the United States an estimated $85.8 billion in mortality and reduced productivity; *Fetal alcohol syndrome‚ caused by a woman ’s drinking during pregnancy‚ afflicts five thousand infants
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