Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Animal’s vs Death Row Inmates: Medical Testing on Death Row Inmates Death row in every state is seen as a crucial issue but it serves as justice to the people who have been hurt physically and emotionally by the inmates’ actions. When sentenced to death row, states have already selected the method on how the inmate would be executed. The two main methods states choose between is the (poison) lethal vaccination or death by electrocution. But wouldn’t it be nice to have another…

There are many trials and tribulations that colored people in America have to deal with. These Stereotypes have a drastic affect on both children and adults. What is a stereotype? A stereotype is to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same. This concept can do both mental and physical damage to a human being 's psyche. If a person is introduced to stereotypes at a young age, they may have insecurities that will hinder their mental, physical, and…

(Landsberg at al., 2005). Although Feliway can alleviate tension between cats, it is contraindicated in cases of severe aggression, as well as when other undesirable behaviours are not stress-related (Feliway.com, 2015). 3. Feliway’s official website list the following health and safety considerations: *Feliway has no effect on non-feline species, although diffused solution may affect the respiratory systems of caged birds, and…

Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) is often a feared complication of overly aggressive correction of hyponatremia (defined as < 135 mEq/L).1 Current guidelines1,2,3 dictate a slow correction of sodium, generally not exceeding 8-10 mEq/24 hrs to prevent CPM.1 CPM is a non-inflammatory demyelinating disease characterized by the loss of myelin in the base of the pons and carries a poor prognosis, often times resulting in death. We present a case in which an elderly gentleman was admitted for…

these chemicals, which is why they are so vulnerable to infection” (1,40-41). In the case of wound botulism, whose number of cases has have grown in recent years, spores get into wounds and then toxin is produced (3,3). In all types of botulism respiratory and muscle paralysis can happen without treatment (5,1). This happens because “botulinum keeps the nerve endings from releasing acetylcholine. As a result, the muscle doesn't move…

Surveillance has always been a contentious subject. In Foucault’s Discipline and Punish, he talks of The Panopticon where its inmates are vulnerable to constant visibility and manipulated into obediency. It is a metaphorical representation of a totalitarian society where the watchers, governmental bodies or organizations, are assured absolute power. (Foucault 1977) While I agree that panoptic surveillance can lead to disciplinary control, but Foucault’s arguement assumes that it is definitely…

Legalizing marijuana is one of the biggest debates in America today and its harmful consequences targets all ages groups including teenagers. Marijuana is a controversial topic and should be banned due to its negative impact in society, development of health issues, drug addiction, and crime increase. On June 1, 2015 republican governor Greg Abbott signed the approval of access to cannabis oil, (an extract from marijuana plant), a treatment for multiple medical conditions, including cancer…

increased rates of spontaneous and iatrogenic preterm labour, fetal asphyxia events, meconium stained amniotic fluid, and stillbirth. (11:142, 17:329) The severity of fetal implications is related to the level of maternal serum bile acid levels, with “severe” levels classified as >40 μmol/L. (9:183, 17:329,…

Small and middle—sized enterprises in Wenzhou has made great contributions to the economy. First contribution is that it helps to increase the employment rate. As we all know, employment is vital to people’s livelihood, is the main factor of the development of economy and the improvement of the people’s living standards. In Wenzhou, small and middle—sized enterprises are the major channel to absorb the labors and the strategic choice to solve the employment problem. It is not only the successful…

'Abstract – M-Health field focuses on the use of mobile technologies to support healthy behavior, hospital care, patient monitoring and educational awareness. It is a new field that is developing rapidly, with many mHealth applications developed within the last few years alone. M-Health also introduces the term Mobile Social Networking Healthcare, which means “The use of mobile health applications that incorporate social networking tools to promote healthy behaviours and awareness among patient…