cancer of the colon. When these bags come in direct contact with food‚ as in packaging‚ chemicals within the bag can leach out into the food and contaminate it. When burned they release cancer-causing gases. • Polythene can also cause AIDS and thrombosis. • About 1 billion sea animals die each year
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insufficiency is usually brief but may need dialysis in rare cases. Long-term renal insufficiency is of minimal concern in patients with normal contralateral kidneys (17). 5.2 Venous thromboembolism Venous thromboembolism (VTE) which includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) is an important postoperative complication that can be potentially life threatening after any urologic surgery. Postoperative DVT has been reported in 0.13% to 1.3% of patients‚ and
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Autoimmune Disorders Dr. Frances Angelique A. Tequillo Cebu Doctors’ University Definitions: * group of >80 serious‚ chronic illnesses * underlying problem is the samefor all * immune system is misdirected * body attacking its own self * 4th largest cause of disability (Europe & the US) * Demonstration of: * immunoglobulins * autoantibodies * cytotoxic T * cells * self antigens * auto-antigens 1.persistent activation of immunologic
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ASBiology and Disease * Causes of disease * Pathogens Disease suggests a malfunction of the body or mind which has an adverse effect on good health For a micro-organism to be considered a pathogen it must * Gain entry to the host * Colonise the tissue of the host * Resist the defences of the host * Cause damage to the host tissues Pathogen Infection Disease Entry pathways * Gas exchange system * Digestive system Natural defences * Mucous layer
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1- Question: A client arrives in the emergency room complaining of chest pain that began 4 hours ago . A troponin T blood specimen is obtained ‚ and the results indicate a level of 0.6 ng/mL . The nurse interprets that this result indicates a: Options: 1 . Normal level 2 . Low value that indicates possible gastritis 3 . Level that indicates a myocardial infarction 4 . Level that indicates the presence of possible angina Answer: 3 . 2- Question: A 22-year- old adult has a cholesterol blood
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Atherosclerosis is a disease affecting the arterial blood vessel and it is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries. It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries. Theses plaques begin to form when a vessel receives tiny injuries‚ usually at a point of branching. In turn these plaques gradually thicken and harden with fibrous material‚ cells‚ and other deposits‚ restricting the lumen (opening) of the vessel and reducing blood flow to the tissues‚
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Obesity Is A Disease Obesity is a disease that affects one in three members of the American population. The trend of obese Americans has continually increased since 1960‚ and is not showing signs of slowing down. More than half of the adults in America are considered overweight or obese‚ and about thirty-four percent of the total population in the U.S is either overweight or obese. One is considered “overweight” if the body mass index‚ or BMI‚ is twenty-five to twenty-nine kilograms. “Obese”
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Jacob Powell Write-up for Heart and Blood Vessels Date: 10/18/2013 Time: 1330 Biographical: G.B.‚ 20‚ Male‚ Caucasian‚ DOB: 01/23/1993‚ Student‚ Dr. Wang‚ Orientated to person‚ time and place‚ reliable source of information. No deficits in mental ability. Write-up for Heart: History of Present Illness- Chief Complaint- Fatigue Denies chest pain Fatigue is persistent‚ but not strong enough to interfere with capabilities Denies associated symptoms Denies medication Denies cough Denies difficulty breathing
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Nap™ Massaging Bed Rest Read‚ rest and relax in perfect comfort with our plush Massaging Bed Rest. nap Massaging Bed Rest. Treat yourself to luxurious support - and a soothing massage - in bed‚ anytime. - LED light‚ large side pockets‚ and built-in cup holder - Plush camel beige - Designed to fit any bed and support all body shapes and sizes - Features built-in massager - AC adapter included Focused‚ super-bright LED light bends into any position. Large side Lets you fold the bed
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daily living and transfers. Impression includes mobility and self-care deficits secondary a fall with progressive cervical myelopathy‚ status post 09/06/16 posterior decompression and fusion at C3-7; neurogenic pain; and increased risk of deep vein thrombosis. It was noted that because of her mobility and self-care deficits‚ she requires 24-hour rehabilitation nursing care. MD will obtain bilateral venous surveillance Dopplers of the lower extremities. Patient will be instructed on how to do heel pumps
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