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Introduction So what is GGT? GGT stands for Gamma-glutamyl Transferase, it is found on the cell surface that contribute to the extracellular catabolism of glutathione (GSH). The most GGT serum is derived from the liver, but it is also produced in many other tissues. GGT is primarily carried with lipoproteins and albumin in serum. The levels of GGT is determined by various factors such as alcohol intake, body fat content, plasma lipid/ lipoproteins and glucose levels, and also various medications…

antigens which, when ingested via the oral route suppresses the immune system and induces tolerance. This property can be used to explain how peptides and other molecules from the food we eat are easily digested and absorbed without eliciting an immune response. This property has been exploited by scientists wherein particular amounts of antigens when administered through the oral route lead to its tolerance by the immune system and thus help in alleviating disease symptoms. Different antigens…

Introduction Legionnaires’ Disease is a kind of common pneumonia and caused by bacteria, Legionella Pneumophila. Legionnaires’ Disease becomes more and more in recent years in Hong Kong. Background information The first outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease happened in 1976 which found in Philadelphia in the United States and caused 34 people to die. It is an acute bacterial disease, its incubation period is 2-10 days. Thus, the most common transmission of Legionella are disseminate sprays and…

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States and one of three major medical problems internationally (Siegel 7). Constant donations and charity raising events are brought to the public eye in hopes to one day find a cure. In 1993, ESPN developed an award called the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to commemorate someone who demonstrates courage and do things to transcend their sporting careers. In the first year of its existence, ESPN awarded this award to Jim Valvano at the…

Strawberry Infused Water You probably have heard of fruit-infused water, which is considered a healthy way of detoxifying the body. One of the favorite fruit-flavored waters is the strawberry-infused water, which is as delightful and as nutritious as other preparations using various fruits herbs, and vegetables. One reason why this beverage has become popular is that it helps people lose weight and maintain good health. Part 1: The Benefits of Strawberry Infused Water Water is not only…

Green tea is one of the most consumed beverages; and one of the most beneficial refreshments on Earth. It is stacked with nutrients and antioxidants that are majorly beneficial to the human body. Some of these health benefits include enhanced cognitive function, fat oxidation, lower prevalence of tumor and numerous other staggering advantages. Listed below are 5 of these health benefits that are evidenced by clinical research. 1. Bioactive Compounds Improve Health It is more than colored…

Millani Tamayo Period 0 INTRODUCTION Tylenol was started in 1955 when a pharmaceutical company, McNeil Laboratories, introduced doctors to a new and safe prescription medicine for children. Ever since then, Tylenol has expanded worldwide and developed into a well known brand name with adult and children’s pain and fever relief products.In 1879, Robert McNeil opened a pharmacy in Philadelphia and the focus has been on pursuing the…

Gissela Ruiz Histopathology terms Dr. Agapito Reference: E. Gupta, P. Bhalla, N. Khurana, T Singh, “ Histopathology for the diagnosis of infectious diseases” Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. (2009) 27(2):100-6. Questions: 1. What is Histopathology? Histopathology is the examination of a tissue biopsy to try and find the cause of the infected organism. 2. What is the importance of a Histopathological Examination? The Importance of a Histopathological examination is to try and find a…

A common English idiom says “a picture is worth a thousand words” but sometimes there aren’t even words to describe a picture. That is the case for “The Pillars of Creation”. This picture was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The photo depicts a nebula with three towers of gaseous regions, hence the name; in a way, it is metaphorical. Fortunately, for the normal people in the world, there are no controversies that provoke unreasonable people. The article “Ways of Seeing”, by John Berger,…

I never was a kid that loved Reading and Writing. Science and History were my favorite subjects from elementary to high school. I always had a problem with grammar and sentence structure, I never understood where to place a comma, a semicolon or a period. It was always funny to me that my favorite part of any English class was when it came down to poems, I loved writing poems it was something about them that freed my mind. I can’t remember my first poem but I do remember that it was the first…