Togaviridae. The name ‘chikungunya’ derives from a root verb in the Kimakonde language‚ meaning "to become contorted" and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain. Signs and symptoms Chikungunya is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever frequently accompanied by joint pain. Other common signs and symptoms include muscle pain‚ headache‚ nausea‚ fatigue and rash. The joint pain is often very debilitating‚ but usually ends within a few days or weeks. Most patients recover fully
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or known causes of bipolar disorder. Furthermore there will be a discussion regarding current treatment or therapy options available as well as future research regarding the prevention or cure for bipolar disorder‚ and the role of genetics in the onset of the disease. In conclusion there will be a review of the power point presentation done by Team D that will include remarks regarding the visual appeal of the presentation and the overall organization of the information presented. Team D’s detailed
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pharmaceutical technologists have developed a novel oral dosage form termed as “Oral Dispersible Tablets (ODTs) ” which disintegrate rapidly in mouth‚ usually withen matter of seconds‚ without needing of water. Drug dissolution and absorption rates plus onset of action and bioavailability may be considerably higher than those obtained from conventional dosage
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caused by exercise which indicators include increases in creatine kinase (CK) and Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD or LDH) levels. According to studies‚ there were some major decreases in creatine kinase‚ and lactate Dehydrogenase values‚ with a deferred onset of muscle tenderness after exercising‚ when supplemented with the branch -chained Amino Acids (Nemet & Eliakim‚ 2007). During exercise vital AA’s were found to be the stimulators of protein synthesis which would be a sign of extra needed protein
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Title: 5 Benefits of a Cold-Water Plunge Category: Health & Wellness Tags: cold shower‚ cold water‚ freezing water Summary: A cold-water plunge has some surprising benefits. In fact‚ taking a cold shower boosts circulation‚ improves cardiovascular health and even benefits your skin. Article: At one time or another you’ve probably jumped into a freezing‚ cold shower‚ or experienced the water suddenly chill from a toilet flush. Well it turns out that bone-chilling cold-water is actually quite good
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stimulus such as humiliating experiences or insulting comments are causation for phobias such as Social Anxiety Disorder. Stressful or traumatic situations such as dealing with public humiliation or rejection from a friend or loved one‚ may lead to the onset of SAD. Individuals that are predisposed to SAD are found to have more sensitivity to the stressors in social situations and tend to more negative emotions and reactions as a result of defective thought process. (Farmer‚ Kashdan‚ 2015) Normally a
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myopic astigmatism. Prevalence: Keratoconus is estimated to occur in 1 out of every 2000 persons in the general population. There appears to be no significant preponderance with regards to either men or women. What is the usual age of onset of keratoconus? The onset of keratoconus is between the ages of 10 and 30. The changes in the shape of the cornea usually occur slowly over several years. Symptoms: Symptoms depend on the severity of the disease. The most common symptoms include: •
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Did you know that diabetes can cause severe health complications and even death? Well I didn’t quite know that until today. Over 29.1 people have diabetes‚ that’s about 1 out of every 11 person in this world. Having diabetes can be extremely dangerous‚ with that being said in the United States diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death. Some of the complications include blindness‚ heart disease‚ and kidney failure. If you experience frequent urination‚ excessive thirst‚ unexplained weight loss
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PSYCHOLOGY 305 – EXAM 2 – STUDY GUIDE WINTER 2013 Models for stress: Know what each model says about stress (e.g.‚ Cannon’s‚ Selye’s‚ etc.) Stress & the Immune system – Acute vs. prolonged stress & illness; Physiology of stress & immune system functioning -SAM System- Sympathetic adrenomedullary system. Results in release of catecholamines. -HPA System- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenocortical system. Results in release of corticosteroids-cortisol. Chronically elecated levels-compromises
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In the United States‚ illegal drugs are related to crime in numerous ways. Most directly it is a crime to use‚ possess‚ manufacture‚ or distribute drugs classified as having a potential for abuse such as cocaine‚ heroin‚ and marijuana. Drugs are also related to crime as drug trafficking and drug production and distribution are often controlled by drug cartels‚ organized crime‚ and gangs. Drugs are not only an issue for law enforcement officials; drug use affects families and communities as a whole
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