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Don't be fooled. I think he even rolled his eyes. "Fine then, the stage is yours," he announces. My turn to roll my eyes. "19, lived in New York my whole life, highest ranked agent in the east coast of the United States, and my name is Carter Davis- and I don't recommend you call me anything else other than Carter," straight to the point, just how I like it. "Wait- you're, t- the legacy of THE Th- Thomas Davis?!" He inquired…

An epileptic seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain and is caused by an abnormal and excessive electrical discharge of a group of neurons within the brain. “Epilepsy is the condition of recurrent spontaneous seizures arising from abnormal electrical activity in the brain.” (Stafstorm & Rho 2014) Anyone can experience a seizure under the right conditions while epilepsy suggests an enduring variation of brain function that facilitates seizure reoccurrence. At a basic level…

Introduction Background: Atropine as an Alkaloid compound has been in use for ages since the times of the Roman Empire as it was used for local anesthesia. The compound was derived from common organic compounds like Tropane alkaloid that is synthesized by most solanacea family and also from berries of the plant Atropa belladonna. Comprehensive research on the compound Atropine was first carried out by German chemist Friedlueb Ferdinad Runge between 1795-1867, later German based pharmacist…

moderate or severe COPD, regular use of one or more long acting bronchodilators is recommended. They are more effective and convenient than the short-acting inhale bronchodilators. There isn’t any sufficient evidence to recommend one long-acting agent over another. The medication or combination therapy, depends on the individual.…

“Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every day and every decade worth looking forward to.” ―Greg Anderson. This quote speaks volumes to me and has encourage me to take another bold step in my life and career by pursuing my Doctoral degree in Sports Management. The obvious question is why now? Short answer, a renewed sense of focus, drive…

treatment at the hospital The following treatment Depending on your symptoms, Muscle relaxants. Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan), can help control agitation, seizures and muscle stiffness. • Serotonin-production blocking agents. If other treatments aren't working, drugs such as cyproheptadine it will block serotonin stimulation • Oxygen and intravenous (IV) fluids. Breathing oxygen through a mask helps maintain normal oxygen levels in your blood, and IV…

Garland and her sisters studied acting and dancing along with performing at numerous gigs that their mother would arrange for them acting as their own agent. Not all of them were completely appropriate for children, some consisting in gambling rooms and nightclubs. She would give them pills to regain their energy and take care of their weight, awhile after when Judy turned 13 she became a solo act signing…

For the Disease and Disorder Project, I choose Multiple Sclerosis as my topic. Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, affects about 400,000 people in the United States and over 2.5 million people around the world. (Adelman G, et al. 2013) It can affect any race or gender. I chose this autoimmune disorder because I already had some prior knowledge of what it is and how it affects the host. Its effects can be permanent and it is an incurable disorder. This research really opened my eyes to how Multiple…

Over 40 years prior, Agent Orange was one of 15 herbicides utilized by the U.S. military as a defoliant in the Vietnam War to secure and spare the lives of U.S. furthermore, allied soldier. It was the unique blend of two normal herbicides (2,4-D and 2,4,5-T ) that had been utilized independently as a part of the United States since the late 1940s. The government named the mixture “Agent Orange” because of the orange band or patch that was painted on containers…

Approximately 60-80% of individuals experiencing dementia are victims of Alzheimer’s. (Alzheimer 's Disease & Dementia) Alzheimer’s is not a normal process of the aging of the brain and has no clear cause. A properly functioning brain contains countless nerve cells that operate in conjunction to keep the brain processing and provided…