Over the past few centuries scientists have tried to solve the mysteries of disease through a plethora of different testing methods. The most popular method that is in effect presently is animal based tests. While these tests are the most commonly used‚ are they the best in terms of morality and accuracy? Animal tests inflict forms of torture upon defenseless creatures in order to discover the solution to medical problems. Testing animals provide‚ for the most part‚ inaccurate results‚ while
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS BY JAY DOMANTAY JAY DOMANTAY ANATOMY 151 HERBERT MAY 11‚ 2009 BACTERIAL MENINGITIS A bacterial infection of blood poisoning in the meninges called bacterial meningitis affects toddlers‚ adolescents and young adults. The infection strikes nearly 3‚000 Americans each year‚ and 10 to 12% of those infected will die. Among those who survive‚ approximately 20 % live with permanent disabilities‚ such as brain damage‚ kidney disease‚ hearing loss or loss of limbs.(“Prevention
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Exploitation has both negative and positive connotations that vary from case to case. Exploitation is a fluid type of manipulation that is beneficial for one of the parties involved‚ whether used for malicious reasons or not. The history of exploitation and the control and mistrust that accompany it are stained with bad blood. The Tuskegee syphilis trials pertain to the broader negative side of exploitation because African Americans are taken advantage of and are seen as a means to an end. However
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can have permanently raised concentrations of stress hormones‚ reduced concentrations of sex hormones‚ and compromised immune systems. These are variables that are uncontrolled and make the animals unsuitable for scientific research. Even though penicillin has been proven to save many human lives it kills cats and guinea pigs. Many people agree that “Many experiments are not painful to animals and are therefore justified.” (P.E.T.A. NP) The Animal Welfare Act‚ is the only U.S. law that governs the
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has had ectropion repair of the right lower lid. She has had dermatomyositis and rheumatoid arthritis for many years and used cortisone for this. She is presently taking Persantine twice daily and Inderal 40 mg twice daily. She is allergic to penicillin‚ aspirin‚ codeine‚ and does not tolerate Tylenol because of constipation. Physical findings VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure 110/80‚ pulse 76 and regular. HEENT: Recent eye examination showed best vision of 20/50+ in the right eye and 20/200 in
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probably being badly served by much of the money spent on medical research and the public is also likely being exposed to dangerous or ineffective pharmaceuticals. Furthermore‚ animal testing nearly prevented the approval of valuable drugs such as penicillin and subsequent antibiotics‚ but it did not prevent the thalidomide disaster of the 50s and 60s. If animals are not useful predictors of important disease responses in humans it is unlikely they are useful as test subjects for the safety of human
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From the beginning‚ we chose to research medical history because it is an area of interest for both of us. We found that Germ Theory was a significant turning point in understanding the causes of disease. After conducting initial research on various websites‚ we delved further into our topic. During our research‚ we found a range of sources by searching online. We were able to read typed versions of three of Louis Pastuers’ papers and book pages from medical publications of the time. Additionally
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PCB Fall 14 Study guide Chapter 11 1) Which T-cells decline in an HIV patient? What is the significant # of those cells for a transition to AIDs? a. Massive reduction in CD4 T cells b. Less than 200 CD4 T cells per ul. c. HIV doesn’t kill patient but cell mediated immunity is compromised and patient can die from infection 2) Know gp 120 and 41 and what they do? What is the precursor polypeptide these are created from? a. One nucleocapsid protein is a protease used to cleave gp41 and gp120
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host cell‚ and using its ribosomes to make new viral proteins. Fun fact‚ less than 1% of bacteria cause disease. Most are needed for our good health and the health of Earth’s ecosystems. Meanwhile‚ most viruses cause disease. Antibiotics such as penicillin may be used to treat some bacterial infections‚ but they do
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