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Vitamin A Vitamin A plays a critical role in assuring normal vision and immune function, as well as gene expression and growth (Lukaski, 2004). Vitamin A takes its active form as retinol, which we typically get from foods from animals, such as eggs, liver, dairy products, and fish oil (Benardot, 2006). Beta carotene has been established as a precursor for vitamin A, so consuming foods rich in this carotenoid is another way to obtain vitamin A in the diet (Benardot, 2006). This discussion…

Bioethical Debate: Stem Cells Ella Reich 1˚ AP Biology, Carlmont High School Introduction The possible uses of stem cells are a very controversial topic in modern biology and medicinal science. Stem cells are unspecialized body cells that have the ability to grow and develop into many various types of cells in the body. For example, a single stem cell has the potential to develop into a blood cell, a brain cell, a tissue cell, a muscle cell, or several other specialized cells. Stem cells…

Pathophysiology Room 24, a 79 year-old widowed African American woman, presented September 23, 2016, to Lynchburg General Hospital with a chief complaint of abdominal pain, urinary frequency, burning sensation, and confusion. Upon arrival at the hospital, Room 24 was accompanied by a family member due to her inability to be awarelack of awareness of to her surroundings, as well as the increase in episodes of “wandering and getting lost” as stated by Room 24’s caregiver. She entered the hospital…

1. Antibiotic resistance is a big problem and one that is getting worse. Use the CDC site or other sources to answer these questions about antibiotic resistance. Please site your sources. Answer each part in 2-3 sentences. (2 points) CDC site: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html a. Briefly describe practices that are contributing to antibiotic resistance. First, it must be understood that antibiotic resistance happens to some degree no matter what since bacteria are constantly…

effectiveness. Alternative pharmacological agents include hyoscine hydrombromide or glycopyrronium. Lokker et al (2014) concludes that there is no proof that one of these drugs is greater over another, choice of drug depends on drug characteristics and clinical requirements. Kevin’s pain was considered visceral (nociceptive) due to infiltration, compression and stretching of the soft tissues in the oesophagus and neuropathic due to tumour compressing on nerves. He described his pain as “deep”…

Because Appetite For Love holds such a treasured place in my heart (I got to interview both male leads--Andrew Walker and Marcus Rosner--and they were kind enough to let a novice feature them), I often find myself going back to my review of that film and attempting to connect with the supporting cast of that momentous film. In the case of Antonio Cayonne, I was so pleased to see that he is again being featured in a Valentine's film on Hallmark, and it was a great joy when he agreed to answer a…

Keith Hallmark is a firefighter who knows the struggles life as a first responder can put on the family. When he was 20 years old, Hallmark began his career as a firefighter. He attended fire school at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service where he became certified with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. He said that at 20 years old he liked the work schedule of a firefighter. From there, his career grew. Hallmark is now an instructor, fire investigator, firefighter, hazardous…

They also that there was no differences between product C and D. No anesthetic side effect was observed during the study. They concluded that EMLA cream is superior to lidocaine 5% and benzocaine 5% in terms of analgesia and is also a safe anesthetic agent during blood…

before the narrator’s college. Barbee’s blindness represents how he is unaware of the current injustices facing blacks. He still believes that the mission of the founders is being carried out. He says “For has not your present leader become his living agent, his physical presence?” (Ellison 132). Barbee believes that Dr. Bledsoe is continuing what the founder…

“Cholinesterase inhibitors bind to cholinesterase resulting in increased acetylcholine in the synapses, causing increased parasympathetic activity… They penetrate the blood brain barrier and enhance cholinergic transmission in the brain. These agents are used to treat dementia in patients.” (Drugs.com Staff) Klonopin, a medication used to control seizures is helpful in relieving anxiety, and easing sleep disturbances. Stimulants are sometimes prescribed to treat excessive sleepiness.…