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    According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), spina bifida is a condition that is obvious at birth and disturbs the spine (“Spina Bifida,” 2017). It is a type of neural tube defect. “Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way.” If/when the neural tube does not close all of the way, the backbone that protects the spina cord does not shape and close as it should. When this happens, it can lead to damage to the nerves and spinal…

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    for computer engineers from the start was deciding how to transfer data through the computer. The first computer, the ENIAC, required 18,000 vacuum tubes to do so, and weighed about 20 tons. Because of its huge size, its power consumption was 150,000 watts (Piguet). Evidently, size and power consumption were major issues from the start. Vacuum tubes were a continuous source of difficulty due to expenses, and the fact that they were constantly burning out. Eventually, the invention of…

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    Case Study: G-Tube

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    about a DNR order or withdrawal of care or even rarely about organ donation. However, it never comes to my mind that, it will be about a G-Tube placement. I'm really curious to know the religious or cultural background of that family. I don't claim that I know everything about all cultures or religions in the Middle East, but I never encounter or knew about a G-tube controversy in any culture or religion in the Middle East. My concern is that the patient family simply doesn't agree with the…

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    PEG Tube Case Summary

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    A review of her medical record indicates a medical history of adult failure to thrive with progressive decline poor appetite and dysphagia, with result in PEG tube place for supplemental feeding of glucerna 240 mg bolus every 6 hours. She had brain surgery earlier this year, after having a fall at home and diagnostic head CT showed large 10 cm parietal cystic lesion, shifting the brain structure midline with a shift 12 mm of the right side shift of the septum and a large arachnoid cyst in the…

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    They discovered a form of testing called in vitro which was based on human cells using robotic screening (Bin, A264). Through this method, human tissue is grown in test tubes which are then exposed to the new substances being tested (Cole). Test tube testing eliminates animals from being poisoned in order to differentiate toxic from non-toxic ingredients (Cole). This artificially grown tissue has proven to have more accurate results in testing irritation than…

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    Umama abid Lab Partners: Olivia, Emily Ms. Olenick SBI4U 9/23/2017 Analysis The solution in the dialysis tube turned bluish black in color due to the transfer of iodine from the beaker to the bag which contains starch and glucose . The solution in the beaker turned brown after Benedict’s test ( table 1) . This indicates that the dialysis tubing was permeable to both glucose and iodine but not starch ( work helper, 2017) . Starch didn't pass because the solution in the beaker which…

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    Spina Bifida

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    Spina Bifida, a condition that is classified as a neural tube defect that affects about 1,500 babies are born with each year where the spinal column is not completely closed over the spinal cord. There are two types of Spina Bifida, one being very mild and one being very severe. Although this can be a tough disorder with possible physical and mental disabilities, with the correct treatment and follow through many people with some assistance cam live their lives fully. Spina Bifida can vary in…

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    invention of CARBON NANO TUBES. The invented tubes can store hydrogen in a better way in terms of security and efficiency. With respect to the annual production of hydrogen fuel, transportation of hydrogen to the refueling stations is a major challenge, but with the recent comprehensive research by NREI, transporting energy to the stations is made possible by the mixture of both hydrogen and natural gas in the natural gas pipelines, and this comes with a low mixing rates of 3% to 5%. And due to…

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    time it will take for the gas to be released and since we are only heating the baking soda for a certain time, the volume of the gas will be lower than it should be. When transferring the baking soda into the test tube, it is likely that some of the powder will not go into the test tube, which will cause the volume of the gas to be higher than it should be. The temperature of the flame will affect the intensity of heat delivered to the baking soda, which will affect the amount of gas released…

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    June space out briefly, thinking about her previous sexual act with the homeless man. "Jamie spoken out more loudly. "June, are you alright?" June snap back into focus. "A...what?" Jamie repeat himself. "I said, do you want to help Mike out or not?" June clear her throat and respond. "Well, since Mike is not our enemy. I guess it's okay to help him out." She turn her head away, plotting something mischievous. "Guys, I'm still not feeling well. Is it alright if I use the restroom for a minute?"…

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