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Cystic Fibrosis What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that is one of the most common and lethal. The disease is usually noticeable in the victim by the age of 3 and impairs their ability to breathe and digest normally. This genetic disease is caused by a mutation of the CFTR gene (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator). Everyone does have this gene, but only when it is mutated can it cause Cystic Fibrosis. Normally, the CFTR gene produces a protein whose job…

Ambiguous Genitalia While an infant doesn’t choose to be born with ambiguous genitalia, there is a long road of mental, emotional and medical recovery ahead for the infant, family and the assigned medical teams involved. Ambiguous genitalia is not a disease but a rare condition that is considered a sexual development disorder that is diagnosed during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after birth. Globally this disorder happens in about 1 in 4500 births or each year or 1.7% of the population (15…

Testosterone hormone is the most important sex hormone men possess. It plays a role in controlling the physical characteristics of males. It is synthesized in tastes. Testosterone hormones help men to keep sperm production, sex drive, body and facial hair, red blood cell synthesis, bone density, muscle mass and strength and fat distribution. During adolescent and early adulthood stage, the levels of testosterone hormones in the human body are at their peak. As one grows older the levels of…

chain of the ecosystem. One main health issue that comes from the aspects of the Florida Panthers is that males suffer from a condition that stops the factor of reproduction. In this condition, only one testicle descends from the scrotum, and more than ninety percent of the sperm in the testicles are abnormal. This is a huge factor that makes the population decline as more time passes without solving these problems. In the past, only 120-230 of panthers have remained in Florida, slightly…

damage , such as being alkylated. Alkylating agents are used to treat several cancers. However, they are also toxic to normal cells cytotoxic leading to damage, in particular in cells divides as those in gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, testicles and ovaries, which can cause loss of fertility. Most of the alkylating agents are also carcinogenic. Hyperthermia is…

In today's times parents feel a boy’s testicles will shrink if they pick up a Barbie and a girl will undoubtedly grow chest hair if she plays with a Superman figurine. As ridiculous as this sounds, this is what our society thinks when it comes to our children and acceptable playtime behavior. But who decided that pastel colors and dolls should only be enjoyed by girls, and the color blue and trucks are for boys? Superman's inverted triangle is a symbolism of the female or feminine side of…

advice or medication to take to relieve the unwanted effects. The medicine has helped many men manage prostate cancer despite its Zoladex injection side effects. In men, Zoladex 10.8 mg is administered under the skin every three months. If your testicles become smaller, notify your physician. Also if you note the following, visit the hospital immediately since they are signs of heart…

Is there any other history, PE or Lab date you would like to know related to the ED? In the history, I would like to know past hospitalization, pelvic or prostate surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy, cancer, trauma, MI, stroke, allergy to medications or food, route, frequency and quantity of Zyrtec (OTC), if Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is getting worst or stable and if he had tried any medication for ED. Also, medication history that includes use of herbs, supplement and caffeine. Social history…

In Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the general prologue skims over the characters as the narrator chooses to show us. The last two pilgrims the reader is introduced to are the Summoner and Pardoner, who were travelling together before meeting the larger party. When describing the Summoner, the narrator begins by saying he had a cherubic face except it wasn’t a compliment. His face was red and full of pimples and he had narrow eyes. He was passionate and lecherous. He pretended to be wise…

For example, testosterone helps to determine the gender of the fetus in the womb. Testosterone leads to the development of the male genitals (the penis and testicles) in the womb and at puberty helps all of the male characteristics to develop - like deeper voice, increased muscle mass, body and facial hair etc. Testosterone also continues to be important during all stages of a man's life. In fact testosterone…