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    integrity of every cell of the body. It helps in keeping the bloodstream liquid enough for the efficient flow through blood vessels. It keeps the body healthy by helping in eliminating by products from the body. It helps in keeping moistened the mucous membranes such as mouth and lungs and through sweating also helps in regulating body temperature (Wells,…

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    Jackson Allen, 2008). ). It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States; approximately one million people become infected yearly (Ensor, 2005). The infection can appear in different areas such as the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, central nervous system and genital…

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    higher risk of developing different type of benign and malignant tumours such as breast thyroid and endometrium. However this condition has a similar characterises to BRRS. The developing tumour like growths for this CS is found on the skin and mucous membrane, nevertheless they can occur in other part of the body. Majority of the CS cases has resulted from mutation of the PTEN gene (Smith, Emily H. et al.…

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    Case study Paper A transient ischemic attack-- also known as a mini-stroke-- occurs when an area of the brain is blocked causing a lack of blood flow. When this occurs, oxygen supply is interrupted and emergency services are needed. TIAs come and go quickly, so “although the symptoms of a TIA may disappear, take it as a warning of an impending, serious ischemic stroke” (“What is a stroke?”, 2010). Care delivery, delegation, and prioritization are important concepts to consider when examining a…

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    When it comes to snoring, many people consider it only an occasional problem is not very serious. But in fact, those who have to listen to him, snoring is a hell and that may be a sign of a serious sleep disorder in the snorer. The things that the snorer should focus more on the environment are the dream and sleep position. Many people are not aware of this, but when it comes to the room that the snorer sleeps on, actually plays a significant role in the process. Yes, this is something that may…

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    Gonorrhea Essay

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    active males and females of all ages. The chain of transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is by direct sexual contact via vaginal, anal, oral intercourse, or from a mother to their baby, during childbirth. Contact of infectious exudates from mucous membranes of an infected human creates a passageway from one human to another human and/or partner. Gonorrhea is listed as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and is prevalent in young people 15-24 years of age. It causes an infection to the…

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    marijuana has been shown to be very safe, particularly if it’s not smoked.” (Ostrowski). Thankfully, there are many ways to use marijuana for medicinal purposes without smoking it. There are concentrated oils, sprays that can be applied to the mucous membranes, and pills containing cannabinoids. Medicinal marijuana is a wonderful asset to the healthcare community and with more research there could be a cure to many more illnesses than we…

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    HIV/AIDS Case Study

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    This paper will discuss topics pertaining to HIV/AIDs that include issues such as: the percentage of population affected by the disease; historical outbreaks, its approaches, and controlled; objectives and goals the public has implemented to control the disease; the governments influence to minimize the disease; suggested measures to help decrease health risk; and a plan allowing the public to notice such pathogens that are related to the cause of the disease and other health problems.…

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    Nacl Test Lab Report

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    2 Topically used products made with aqueous bases or vehicles, nonsterile nasal products, and emulsions, including those applied to mucous membranes. 3 Oral products other than antacids, made with aqueous bases or vehicles. 4 Antacids made with an aqueous base. Table 2: Criteria for Tested Organisms Category Microbes Criteria 1 Bacteria Not less than 1.0 log reduction from the initial calculated…

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    Review, identify, and describe anatomical plane terminology. Figure 1.2 Superior- Higher Inferior- Lower Distal- Further away from the midline Proximal- Closer to the midline Posterior (dorsal)- Back Anterior (ventral)- Front Medial- towards the mid line Lateral- Away from the midline The dog is inferior to the girl. The dog’s posterior is anterior to the girl. The dogs leash is superior to his collar. The girl left leg is distal to her right leg. Her left arm is distal from her body holding…

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