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1957 Thalidomide disaster revolutionised the drug industry. As an over-the-counter medicine, Thalidomide has been sold in 46 countries, starting with Germany, and has soon become popular among the sedatives available at the time. Moreover, it was discovered to lessen morning sickness which led to doctors recommending it to pregnant patients. Four years later, in 1961, the drug was associated with severe side affects. Babies were born with phocomelia, a condition involving the malformation or…

San Bernardino, the city a grew up in is a very underserved community. The majority of students in the community receive free lunch at school, including myself during high school. By working as a scribe in the emergency rooms in San Bernardino, I have been able to observe just how underserved this community is. The majority of patients we see have manageable diseases that can easily be controlled with medication, however, they come in to the ER with complications from not being able to receive…

Smallpox is a very deadly disease that most doctors in this day in age have never seen before. The disease had been around for approximately 12,000 years before anyone found a vaccine to prevent it. The terrible virus has excruciating symptoms that usually results in death. Although Smallpox was eradicated from America in 1950, there is still a chance that it could come back if terrorists choose to bring it back. There are many symptoms of Smallpox that occur over a period of time, but they…

Get rid of eczema naturally Have you ever wondered how you can treat eczema in the best way? Have you been affected by this skin condition then you know how annoying and uncomfortable it can be. It is sad to hear that there are people suffering from terrible itching and pain. Perhaps you suffered or someone in your surroundings. Here are some tips for you on how you can cure or alleviate your eczema naturally. What is eczema ? Before we jump into the causes, just what exactly is eczema? "…

I have researched that Scientists and Doctors say that Spina Bifida remains a mystery. But they do suspect that the causes of Spina Bifida are multiple. Genetic, nutritional, and environmental play a role. Spina Bifida affects 1,500 pregnancies every year. People can prevent this by taking 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. Low levels of folic acid are also a cause of Spina Bifida. Symptoms include; bedwetting, and urinary tract infection. If treatment is needed or necessary, it is done…

C. botulinum is a toxic bacteria deadly to humans. It is found in soils, and decaying animal carcasses throughout the world. It is an obligate anaerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria. Botulism was discovered by Émile van Ermengem in 1897 after a contaminated piece of ham poisoned thirty people. He was the first to isolate the bacteria, and determined that C. botulinum was capable of producing heat-resistant endospores. He is also credited with discovering the deadly toxin C.…

From the beginning of mankind, man has looked for a way to heal illnesses. Jonas Salk found a cure for one of the severely worst illnesses in the history of man, polio. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was a great discovery of his time, and it is still being used today to eliminate polio worldwide. His discovery of a vaccine against polio was one which was collected of killed viruses producing the antibodies to help the body defeat the disease without inducing it. As the argument heats up between…

The Parkinson’s disease is in your nervous system and it affects your movement. It starts with a tremor in your hand but although it’s a sign of Parkinson’s disease, this disease also causes stiffness or causes you to move slowly. This disease can’t be cured and it worsens as time passes. In the early stages you may show very little expressions and you may walk without moving your hands. The symptoms of this disease is feeling tremors, slow movement, stooped posture and balance, and change in…

N protein that can be efficient as an early diagnostic marker for SARS. In order to prevent future outbreaks, tests similar to these should be available at hospitals. Another step that is necessary to prevent reoccurrence is the development of a vaccine. Prior experience in dealing with infectious disease control leads to advocate that a vaccination will be the most effective way to prevent a future…

“Eleven of Indiana’s forty-four solved cases were caused by noroviruses, the most common cause of foodborne illness.” (“Indiana Gets an F for Foodborne Illnesses”). Fast food is a huge part in most American’s daily life. Most of us eat fast food at least 3-5 times a week. Foodborne illnesses are a problem in our community and country. Many foodborne illnesses are spreading in the United States (US). “Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48…