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CJC-1295 (DAC): PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CJC-1295 (DAC) is tretasubtitute peptide hormone which is an improved version of GRF 1-29 with DAC (Drug affinity complex). It is a synthetic hormone that imitates the functioning of GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone or growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF)), as such, it is a growth hormone secretagogue. CJC-1295 (DAC) has a longer half-life compared to GHRH (1-29) as a result of its enhanced pharmacokinetics. These improvements are achieved as a result…

Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A Introduction Botulinum toxin was first identified as a cause of food poisoning over 100 years ago (Carruthers and Carruthers, 2009). Since then, there has been an identification of seven different serotypes labeled A-G; all produced by different strains of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum (Hurkadle et al., 2012). Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) is the main and most well-studied serotype that is used in cosmetic (Hurkadle et al., 2012). The BTX-A can be…

Abdelaziz ( 2009 )30, carried out a comparative study to compared the efficacy of EMLA cream with infiltration injection (as control), in reducing pain associated with simple dental procedures. 48 children aged between 5 and 9 years attending the dental pediatric clinic at KAU, with no previous dental experience were selected. The effectiveness of anesthesia after EMLA cream was compared with injection technique and the 2 techniques were evaluated using the Wong- Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale…

Patient Background Di Abetes is a 26-year-old female, who is Type 1 diabetic diagnosed at the age of 12. Di is completely insulin dependent, meaning the beta cells within her pancreas are unable to create insulin due to autoimmune destruction. With type one diabetes the body is unable to recognize these beta cells therefore attacks the cell as if they are virus. Di has the more rare form of diabetes which only effects about 5% of diabetes cases. Di Abetes took a nap earlier in the day, and…

Date and time requested: January 21, 2015 at 11:30 AM Date and time answered: February 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM Describe the role of Trulicity in the management of type 2 DM. What does the evidence show and its place in therapy? Background In the United States, approximately 25.8 million people have diabetes. Of the 25.8 million people, about 5% to 10% have type 1 diabetes and 90% to 95% have type 2 diabetes (T2DM).1 The prevalence of diabetes is much higher in non-Hispanic white, American Indian…

Diabetes Mellitus Type One Diabetes mellitus type one (DMT1) is a chronic disease in which the affected individual is unable to produce insulin. This is just one form of diabetes, another is the commonly known type two diabetes. Type two diabetes is a chronic disease in which the individual’s body becomes resistant to insulin, or the ability to produce insulin is impaired. Type two diabetes is not as severe as type one, but is still able to be dangerous when left untreated. Another type of…

This translates in every task a nurse does including double checking prescribed doctor’s order, following protocols, ensuring all medication rights have been checked, and ensure medications are given properly to avoid causing harm to anyone. If an injection is given in the wrong site or with improper immunization techniques the patient can be at risk for adverse reactions or injury. Each individual has the right to have no harm done to them. Along with no harm each individual has the right to…

Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma in acne scars: comparison with pretreatment condition Nadia Zakir (MD), Tarang Goyal, MD, Dr Zakir is from Muzaffarnagar medical college, Muzaffarnagar. Dr Goyal is from Muzaffarnagar medical college, Muzaffarnagar. Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Muzaffarnagar Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarnagar (U.P), India The authors report no conflict of interest Correspondence: ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of…

Introduction The percentage of men over 40 using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) tripled from 2001 to 2011¹. Newer, gel based forms of treatment have aided the ease of application and encouraged prescription rates. Along with this trend comes an increase in the data surrounding TRT. This influx adds to the large scale, randomized studies conducted on the use of TRT in hypogonadal men. TRT is widely accepted to provide relief from retarded spermatogenesis, low sex function, depression,…

Teaching the clients is a crucial part of nursing. Since I work in the acute rehab unit which is based on extensive teaching. The patients are admitted here after major surgeries like, heart, lung, kidney and liver transplants, injuries from fall, spinal cord injury or recovery after stroke. Before teaching the patients we need to build a trustworthy nurse-patient relationship. It is a communication-based relationship, where nurses are responsible and competent enough to interact, educate, and…