Inflammations

In the treatment of asthma, two drug groups are at the forefront, β2-agonists (like salbutamol) and corticosteroids. Salbutamol is a β2-agonist and a physiological antagonist of bronchoconstriction and is often prescribed in an “as required” manner in the relief of symptoms (Taylor and Hancox, 2000). Salbutamol acts on a g-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) which, through a biochemical intracellular cascade ends with activation of protein kinase A, which then phosphorylates many regulatory proteins…

presents with a fever. Blisters are present on her forearm, approximately ¾” in diameter with a large amount of serous fluid, which appears bloody. The “reddened” area is now twice as large. Describe/answer the following: 1. Describe the inflammation process. Inflammation cycle…

Antibiotics are one of the most common prescription given by doctors. Antibiotics are considered as antibacterial drug that are used to treat infections which is affected from bacteria, antibiotics play a vital role in treating bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not cure every illness it just cure infections caused by bacteria but it does not treat infections caused by virus ,so before taking any antibiotics doctor’s prescription is very essential ,whether the patient is suffering from viral…

Typical clinical signs of V. vulnificus infections include fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, septic shock, and characteristic skin lesions [15]. These characteristic skin lesions include lower extremity cellulitis with ecchymosis and bullae. Since the organism can cross the intestinal mucosa rapidly, development of bullous skin lesions of the lower extremities can occur within the first 24 hours after onset of illness [16]. This onset if often thought of as an early manifestation of…

1. INTRODUCTION OSHA defines musculoskeletal disorders as “Injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and spinal disk”. According to OSHA, the MSDs listed as: Carpel tunnel, Rotator cuff syndrome, De Quervain, Trigger finder, tarsal syndrome, Sciatica, Epicondylites, and Tendonitis. Most of the work related MSD’s are developed over time and are caused by the work itself or the working environment of the employees. These are also possible to occur from…

Advantages of Coloured Cotton There are several advantages of naturally coloured over the white cotton varieties. They are briefly discussed below: 4.1 Effect on Human Health Cotton fabrics with artificial dyes have been reported to have adverse effects on the skin and human health. Artificial dyes cause allergy and itching on the skin and sometimes may cause skin cancer. Artificial dyes have adverse effect on their health. There is risk of skin cancer among the persons who…

Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy? Do I really need a colonoscopy? The purpose of a colonoscopy is to detect and/or evaluate the health of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. How do you know if you really need one? Colon Function 101 The primary purpose of the large intestine (colon) is to absorb water and facilitate regulation of defecation. The large intestine, with a diameter of approximately 7 cm (approx. 2.75 inches) and a length of approximately 1.5 m (approx. 59 inches), is…

Erdheim-Chester Disease is a fatal and an extremely rare disorder that can affect many different organs of the body. It is characterized by excessive production and accumulation of specific cells whose normal function is to fight infections. These cells, which are called histiocytes, infiltrate the loose connective tissue (lipid-laden macrophages) of the body. As a result this tissue becomes thickened, dense and fibrotic. Multiple different organs can be affected. Unless successful…

Frank is being transferred to the ICU. If you were the ICU nurse, what would you have to consider in Frank’s case? As the ICU nurse receiving this patient, I would be encouraged to think that Frank is exhibiting classic signs of Acute Pancreatitis. This gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by a reversible inflammatory response of the pancreatic acini resulting from premature activation of pancreatic enzymes, primarily trypsin. The inflammatory response; subsequently, causes severe tissue…

Human Ocular ciliary (CB) body is located between ora-serreta and iris which is multifunctional. Ciliary body consists of ciliary muscle and epithelial layer. The epithelial layer is again in two forms namely pigmented epithelial layer (PE) and non-pigmented epithelial layer (NPE). The anterior portion of CB continues with iris epithelium, posteriorly NPE continues with neurol retina and PE with retinal pigment epithelium. The important function of ciliary epithelium is to produce aqueous humor.…