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    Cancer is defined as a diverse state in which cells multiply, proliferate and spread through surrounding tissues. With all the different types of cancers we have, at least one originates from closely every cell type in the human body (Vogeistein and Kinzier,1992). Different influence can affect the processes of the cell cycle in both positive and negative ways. Tumor suppressor gene p53 is among the negative regulators of the cell cycle if affected by alteration, mutations or by interaction with…

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    Hyperoxia Case Study

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    Evidence shows that Siah2 is upregulated in both hypoxia and hyperoxia, therefore leading to degradation of AKAP121. It is also known that Siah2 is capable of disrupting mitochondrial membrane potential and stability by degrading AKAP121. Our preliminary data reveals that loss of Siah2 activity is sufficient…

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    Water pollution is one of the worst problem society faces today. When vital freshwater is polluted, we endanger humanity’s own existence. Water pollution is an issue that poses an economic and social problem in society’s daily life. Furthermore, the contamination of pristine waterways can be linked to some emergence of new diseases. Yet, most people are oblivious to the problem. Millions of gallons of water are used daily for domestic uses, irrigating crops, and industrial processes, not to…

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    confirm the heartbeat and have a. Warden will signal the excursionists release sodium cyanide crystal to a container. A chemical reaction will released hydrogen cyanide gas then the inmate must take deep breath.. the cause of death is loss of oxygen (hypoxia) to the brain. Fan then ventilate the poison gas from the chamber. The body will sprayed to neutralized any remaining cyanide. Execution team with mask and gloves will check and remove the body. the similar to the lethal gas they are…

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    Sepsis Essay

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    M1 macrophages, activated in sepsis/trauma enhance pro-inflammatory cytokines, specifically nitrous oxide (NO) inducing vasodilation leading to low blood pressure and hypoxia. M2 macrophages secrete anti-inflammatory cytokines. Sepsis/trauma patients with greater stores of fat deposits show increased levels of anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages. Greater levels of M2 macrophages lead to less inflammation and mitigation…

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    INTRODUCTION Patient J is an elderly female who presented to the ED with pneumonia, pulmonary edema, hypoxia, and sepsis. Patient J’s genitourinary issues include stage three chronic kidney disease (hereinafter CKD) with high BUN and creatinine lab work supporting this condition. She also has a history of Diabetes Mellitus II which is of significance due to the relationship between high blood sugar and kidney damage. Also of significance are three contributors to the concept of chronic kidney…

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    Adult Skeletal System

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    considered moderate scoliosis. Prognosis is still in experimental form. Severe scoliosis is when the spinal curve is more than seventy degrees. At this degree the ribs begin to press against the lungs, leading to restriction of breathing and later hypoxia. The reduction of oxygen to blood can interfere with the function involvement of organs leading to organ failure. A curve getter than one hundred is described as very severe scoliosis. Leads to reprecussion of the heart and lungs, due to the…

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    The Brain

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    they call depress respiration, which is pretty much known as a person overdosing. When they go into a state such as that they then can start a condition known as hypoxia, which is when they had taken too much of the drug it causes them to have shortness of breath and that causes lack of oxygen to brain. Once a person reaches that area hypoxia is known to have…

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    Iproxygen Uptake In Soccer

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    without limiting O2 levels. The second test was done and athletes were subjected to limited amounts of inspired O2 (hypoxia) coming through the metabolic cart. In the second test anaerobic capacity was not influenced by the decrease in inspired oxygen, but the fatigue index and peak ventilation were both greater. Ventilation remained elevated throughout entire test that involved hypoxia. Foster, B., & Ishee, J. H. (2003). Aerobic endurance training improves soccer performance. JOPERD: The…

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    An injury can cause a significant damage to a person. In Oliver’s case, the damage led to a cerebral disorder. There are several numbers of cerebral disorders that may cause a raised intracranial pressure. This includes intracranial haemorrhage and fracture. It is a challenging task for nurses and the multidisciplinary health team to manage, control and prevent secondary injury to the patient. This case study will present how a motor vehicular accident can cause a great impact on a healthy…

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