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There are a few different types of pain medication. Non-Narcotic Analgesics are commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. Nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce pain and inflammation. Narcotic pain medications are used to treat severe pain. COX-2 (Cyclo-oxygenase-2) inhibitors are a unique type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug designed to relieve pain without upsetting the stomach. I am going to address acetaminophen. It is a Non-Narcotic…

Only one drug out of every ten successfully tested in laboratory animal’s end up working in people. When animal testing is acknowledged, what comes to mind for most people is an image of a large cosmetic company applying undeveloped products to unsuspecting creatures. This is a misconception for animal testing in present day. New cosmetic products are prohibited from being testing on animals; animals today are tested on to find cures and vaccines to life's diseases. Therefore, animal drug…

Discuss the neurological implication of a stroke and the role it plays in generating a treatment plan. A stroke is basically when the blood supply to the brain stops. The brain needs oxygen to survive and blood has oxygen in it, so if there’s no blood reaching the brain then there’s no oxygen reaching the brain either. This would cause the brain slowly to lose all its functions and eventually the person will die if it goes untreated. The person would slowly lose all their bodily functions…

In August of 2014, four Americans contracted the deadly Ebola virus. What followed was a huge panic for many Americans whom were not aware of the virus. Written and published as the time when Ebola became popularly known in first world countries, "Stalking a Killer", by David Quammen throws light upon reservoir hosts of the virus, specifically, bats. Published years before, The Hot Zone by Richard Preston, a nonfiction novel about the origins of the Ebola virus, explores Marburg and the many…

Based on what seems to be the nervous system symptoms of the 11-week-old infant, my suspicion is that the infant has Infant Botulism, which is an illness that affects infants from 3 weeks up until 6 months of age. American Family Physician mentions that about 90 percent of infants with botulism are younger than six months. Infant botulism is acquired by swallowing botulism spores and is potentially life-threatening. These spores are from a bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum, which is found…

Abbott v. Gould, Inc., 232 Neb. 907, 443 N.W.2d 591 (Neb. 1989) Facts: Several former employees and personal representatives (Plaintiffs) of Gould, Inc. (Defendant/Appellee), sued to recover damages against their former employer and Robert J. Fitzgibbons, Sr., M.D (Defendant) based on allegations that they were responsible for damages based on their conduct. The Defendant demurred in part, on the grounds that the district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction in the matter. The Defendant…

Parasitic worms are living all around us, many of us unaware or seemingly unthreatened by the harms they cause. Infection and disease caused by different types of worms that feed off a host are more common than most think. Ascariasis is the most common disease contracted by a type of roundworm called Ascaris Lumbricoides. Over 800 million people are infected by this disease worldwide, although it is more common in places outside the United States. All the types of roundworm cause different…

In the article, “Should Animals Be Used for Scientific or Commercial Testing?” by procon.org, it states that by testing animals with new medications and drugs it has contributed life-saving cures and treatments; in the controversy, people against animal testing believe it is a cruel and ignominious procedure. Furthermore, animals are put through an agonizing amount of pain for the scientific procedures of testing new products and drugs. They are being starved and deprived of water for multiple…

Menorrhagia: A Cause of Iron Deficiency Anemia Ms. A., a 26-year-old Caucasian female, presents to the emergency clinic with complaints of feeling light-headed while playing in a golf tournament on a mountainous course. She also reports having increased shortness of breath and decreased energy as well as low enthusiasm. Ms. A. reports a history of menorrhagia and dysmenorrheal for the last 10-12 years and for 6 days during her menstrual cycle she takes 1gm of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours. She…

The biological components of alcoholism are in neurobiological. Research has changed the technique in how to understanding addiction. Alcoholism isn’t restricted to challenging substance use. Addiction is a problem within the brain addicted occurs due to the chemicals our brain releases, not the substance or activity that causes this release. Our genetics greatly determine our brain functioning. The American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM) is devoted to treating and avoiding addiction.…