Anaphylaxis

The skin is the largest organ in the body and has many functions. These include protection, sensation, and regulation. This large organ provides a physical barrier to prevent harmful substances, such as microorganisms or toxins, from entering the body. The skin also has numerous sensory neurons that allow one to experience heat, cold, pain, vibration, and touch. It also has a purpose in regulation of fluid and aides in absorption of Vitamin D. If there is a disruption in the skin, problems can…

 What is botox Botulinum neurotoxin is produced naturally by Clostridium botulinum, a gram positive spore forming bacteria. It has eight different serotypes named Type A, B, C1, C2, D, E, F and G. Botulinum toxin type A is the most powerful and longest acting of all and used widely for therapeutic purpose. It consists of two polypeptide chains : a heavy chain and a light chain linked together by a disulphide bond. It is synthesized in an inactive single peptide chain with a molecular mass of…

the CDC, all vaccines carry the risk of an allergic reaction. Mandatory vaccines for children will greatly enhance their ability to fight diseases with little risk of a severe allergic reaction. According the CDC, all vaccines carry the risk of anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction to a foreign substance. However, adverse reactions to vaccines are extremely rare and may be treated with epinephrine, a medication used in those cases. Mandatory vaccines for children will greatly enhance…

Poday, gluten ingestion has been linked with a variety of clinical gluten-related disorders, with an estimated 5% of the population worldwide affected by these disorders. Source http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07853890.2017.1325968?journalCode=iann20 Celiac disease, wheat allergy and non-celiac gluten sensitivity are the three primary gluten-related disorders that have received much attention. These three conditions share similar symptoms, yet, they are entirely different in how they…

Although home aquariums make a beautiful addition and present many health benefits to families, they can also bring added danger. As the emergence of marine toxins increase, medical professionals advise aquarium enthusiasts to be mindful of a little-known risk that comes with purchasing and maintaining coral. In specific, zoanthids, which contain a hidden poison called palytoxin. Over the years, the media has released several case studies regarding individuals and families who have become…

Name: Rawaa Ali Fadhel ID: 201510493 Echinocandins and Flucytosine as Antifungal agents.  Echinocandins Echinocandins are the first class of antifungals which target the fungal cell wall, also was a significant achievement in antifungal chemotherapy. Echinocandins discovered during the search for new antibiotics, as fermentation metabolites with antifungal activity. Three semi-synthetic echinocandin derivatives have been developed for clinical use: • caspofungin, • micafungin, •…

1. What are Phil’s abnormal test results? His anion gap was low on both days with 5.0 mmol/L (normal being 10-20 mmol/L); his BUN was high with 53 mg/dL on day 1 and 49 mg/dL on day 2 (normal being 7-24 mg/dL); and his creatinine was high with 2.0 mg/dL on day 1 and 1.8 mg/dL on day 2 (normal being 0.5-1.2 mg/dL). 2. Do the laboratory results rule out a myocardial infarction? According to Lewandrowski, Chen, and Januzzi (2002), blood testing for cardiac biomarkers plays a vital role in…

Before a time where vaccines exist, infectious diseases were widespread and carry a high mortality rate. The world’s first vaccine was discovered by Edward Jenner. He was the one who discovered the smallpox vaccine through the introduction of cow pox in humans. This then eradicated smallpox from the world by 1979 as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO). Today, with advance scientific and medical development, a great number of diseases such as smallpox, polio and tuberculosis are…

Mr. Barry Moody, a 48-year-old man, sits at the breakroom at work, his head in his hands. The voices in his head constantly plague him. He looks up to see where they are coming from. Beads of sweat cover his brow. He has definitely not been feeling like himself lately-it’s time to see the doctor. This particular condition that Mr. Moody suffers from are the symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a disease of the mind that is characterized by sudden mood shifts, a disconnect from…

After taking time to consider your argument, “Vaccinating Our Kids.” I gathered that you are concerned that too many parents are neglecting their children’s safety by refusing to vaccinate them. You regard that vaccination should be mandatory for all American children. In your own words you said, “These vaccinations will save children’s lives, protect future generations, and save the government and parents’ money.” You then went on and addressed all parts of your argument explaining why vaccines…