Earwax

Whether humans could be categorized into races or subspecies is still a huge controversy within the society. The biological definition of race is: “Race: In biological taxonomy, same thing as a subspecies: when applied to humans incorporates both cultural and biological factors.” (C.Stanford et al. 2013, p. 104) The term “race” has been popularly used to differentiate people with different skin colors and other physical traits. The overuse and misuse of the term has blurred the actual meaning of…

This is due to the presence of significantly smaller ear canals, excessive production of earwax and higher incidences of otitis media, which is the inflammation and infection of the middle ear, causing the buildup of pressure and a disruption in hearing. Glue ear is also a common occurrence, particularly in children with Down syndrome. Glue…

Daedalus was what we call in modern days a genius. He was said to have created many useful objects for the Greeks like the sail and axes, which we use modern day, even though this was just a story (Wikipedia). His story is perilous and has its only up and after that a downward spiral. He started in Athens and made his way to Crete after some very inadequate decisions in Athens. His tales of Crete are some of his most interesting and well known of his journeys, including his creation of the…

The complex and lengthy development of the English language presents a rich selection of examples of change in historical and political forms, in addition to patterns of invasion and expansion. These patterns and examples can be seen, in varying forms, all throughout the Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English and Modern English periods.
 The foundation of the English language is interspersed with key instances of invasion and expansion. The English language originated from Germanic, a…

Inborn errors of metabolism are a group of rare disorders characterized by metabolic pathway abnormalities. One such disorder is Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) otherwise known as Branched-chain Ketoaciduria, a dangerous condition in which over saturation of amino acids in the blood can lead to toxicity progressing to encephalopathy, neurodegeneration, coma or respiratory failure (Haldeman-Englert, 2015). MSUD results from a malfunction of the branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex…

loss or mixed hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss is due to problems with the ear canal, ear drum, or middle ear and its bones. The causes of this type of hearing loss can include but not limited to fluid in the middle ear from colds, allergies, earwax, and infections. Some of these causes can be treatable with surgery and even antibiotics while some will have to use a hearing aid. Sensorial hearing loss is due to problems of the inner ear and is also known as nerve-related hearing loss.…

It feels like I’ve been in this institution for five years now, it really has, even though it was really a couple months. The place is filled with phony’s and I wanted to get the hell out of this goddam place. Anyway, I was reading this book old D.B. gave me when he visited me last Saturday. It was pretty good. It was called I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. I would tell you what’s it about but I didn’t feel like it. I didn’t feel like anything in here. They had a lot of people in here trying to help…

Living with Deafness Strong, and brave these two words describe one of the greatest composers ever, Ludwig Van Beethoven. “To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable”(Viegas p. 55) Next some of the signs of deafness are when you start asking people to repeat themselves but talk louder and slower. Another sign of going deaf is when you hear a loud ringing in your ear this is called tinnitus and it can be very painful and annoying to you. Being deaf isn’t only…

Part One 1. Amanda - Acupuncture 2. Acupuncture uses solid metallic needles that are placed by hands or electrical stimulation. These needles are placed on different points on the body through the skin to help with a variety of symptoms. 3. In the America’s, acupuncture is often used for chronic pain such as: low-back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain. It may also help with tension headaches and prevent migraine headaches. 4. There is a controversy whether or not this type of…

states, “…listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beast.” In this epic poem, the Sirens would lure the sailors to their deaths by singing a charming song. Odysseus would try to prevent this from continuing to happen by stuffing earwax into the sailors’ ears and tying them up to a pole in hopes of restraining them from being lured by the Sirens. In comparison, Henry uses this specific quote to try to show the delegates that like the Sirens, the British are luring the…