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This paper will touch on how normal cells become cancerous cells through the damaging of DNA. It will thoroughly explain the layers of the human skin. Then the paper will go in more details about a complex interaction of environmental (exogenous and endogenous), including genetic, risk factors in developing malignant melanoma. It will touch on the familial melanomas occur in a familial setting related to mutation of the CDKN2A gene as that encodes p16.4 The purpose of this project is to…

The prolonged use of therapeutic glucocorticoids is associated with a range of adverse effects (figure 1). The detrimental effects on bone have received the greatest focus and there are now a range of therapeutic strategies available to reduce the negative effects of glucocorticoids on bone [1]. Endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoid excess is also associated with other serious clinical features such as the development of insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance and frank diabetes [2].…

symptoms This includes symptoms of the generalized body as a whole. Most of these are common for all types of cancer. These include weight loss, poor appetite, fatigue and wasting (known as cancer cachexia), excessive sweating especially at nights (night sweats), hormonal changes, anemia, bleeding tendencies due to deficiency of platelets (thrombocytopenia) etc. Symptoms of spread of cancer or metastasis This includes swelling of the nearing lymph…

Introduction Mammalian Skin: The Basics The first line of defence between the outside world and inside an animal is the skin. It is an effective barrier against physical, chemical and pathogenic assault (1). However, the skin is not only a barrier but a sensory organ enabling animals to sense the surrounding environment, provoking appropriate responses for animal survival. There are two main types of skin; thin skin (hairy), which makes up nearly all the skin on the body, and glabrous skin…

Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Pain Management Kevin Cates Hypothesis: TCM is an effective choice in pain management, specifically chronic pain and psychogenic pain of the lower back area. Chronic Pain and Pain Management: Chronic pain is a major health issue in our modern day society. It causes immense suffering for patients and their families, drains public health care resources and is a major detriment to society due to lost work productivity. Current western medical treatments are…

Chapter No. Muscle Reflex My palms became sweaty as my core body temperature rose. As I looked at him and questioned why these other options had not been considered, his body language spoke volumes; his head sunk forward, his hands were clasped between his knees and he looked down at his feet as his shoulders arched into a closed, protective and submissive stance in his faux leather office chair. I suggested we go to one of the meeting rooms to discuss the issue in detail. The impact of his…