...Shanda Martson Week 7 July 1, 2012 “Together we stand letter” Dear Community, I have something very important that I want to bring to everyone’s attention that lives in this new suburban community. I have noticed that there are community members that are suffering from like symptoms. I truly believe that after doing some research that these illnesses are linked to the environment surroundings. After doing some research it has been brought to my attention that there has been a huge rise in similar and more extensive illness in adults and children. This has become a serious concern for the residence in this community because it raises their chances of getting the illnesses. U.S Government scientists have found for the first time chemicals contaminates in drinking water wells near natural gas drilling operations. It’s a major concern that gas-extraction technique is endangering the health of people who live close to drilling rigs. Gas drilling companies say that the gas drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking is safe, but other opponents say it pollutes ground water with dangerous substances that cause the breakdown of red blood cells, lead to blood in the urine and feces, and can damage the kidneys, liver, spleen, and bone marrow. To me this is a major issue that the chemicals in the air and water are causing severe illnesses that need to be controlled and come to an ending. If everyone would come together as a team or like a family and work hard for...
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...General Purpose: To inform my audience on The Sickle Cell Disease Specific Purpose: After hearing my speech my audience will know more about the sickle cell disease Thesis: Sickle Cell Anemia is the most common form of The Sickle Cell Disease Introduction 1. Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. 2. Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle shaped red blood cells. “Sickle shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a crescent according to www.nhlbi.gov 3. According to www.genome.gov approximately 80,000 americans have the disease. In the U.S. sickle cell disease is the most prevalent among Africans americans. About 1 in 12 African americans and about 1 in 100 Hispanic americans carry the sickle cell trait. Which means they are carriers of the disease. 4. When Sickle-shaped cells block small blood vessels, less blood can reach that part of the body. Tissue that does not receive a normal blood flow eventually becomes damaged. This is what causes the complications of sickle cell disease. There is currently no universal cure for sickle cell disease. According to www.sicklecelldisease.org. Today, we will be talking about it`s symptoms and treatments 1. What are the symptoms of sickle cell disease A. According to kids health.org for a person to be diagnosed with the sickle cell disease they must have the following ...
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... For 30 years, Gey and his wife Margret tried to grow cells in order to find a cure for cancer. There were many failed attempts, some cells will live for a short period and then die. Margaret analyzed and processed Henrietta’s cancerous cells. They seem to do well and after a week, they grew vigorously. Gey made a monumental breakthrough and the birth of Hela-the first immortal cell line. The Birth of Hela and Timeline Gey took the first two letters of Henriette and the last two letters from Lacks and named the immortal cell line-- Hela. In 1952, George Gey notified multiple scientists of this breakthrough and shared tube samples in hopes to find a cure for cancer. In 1952, the mailing and distribution of the cells started a timeline of important innovations in science. Hela cells timeline (Taufiq, n.d.): 1952- Polio Vaccine 1952- Hela Factory at Tuskegee Institute 1953- Hela Cells Clone 1954- Chester Southam Injections-injected cancer cells in patients without consent 1960- Hela in Space 1965- Animal-Human Hybrid Cells 1966- Hela bomb 1973- Study of Salmonella 1984- The relationship with cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 1986- Study of HIV 1989- Discover Enzyme to prevent cells from dying 1993- The study of Tuberculosis (TB) 2005- Nanotechnology There was numerous science breakthrough, her cells have saved millions of lives. A time for Gey to shine, and he received millions of dollars in donations for mass production of HeLa cells. They mailed HeLa tube samples to “The...
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...On February 28, 1953, Francis Crick, the co-discoverer of the DNA molecule, bolted into the Eagle Pub in Cambridge, England, and proclaimed that he and his colleague, James Watson, had solved one of the greatest mysteries of human existence. “We have found the secret of life!” those in the pub remember him saying. And with that proclamation, the human species began a new era in understanding ourselves and our relationship to our world. The rest, as they say aloud, is history. And while the discovery of the DNA molecule itself is, without a doubt, a pivotal event in the quest to know ourselves, it also opened the door to an even greater possibility with even greater implications—the possibility of an intelligent design that forms the core of our existence. When Watson, Crick, and others in the scientific community first recognized the pattern of the DNA molecule, they were immediately struck by its beauty, its elegance, and its simplicity. And as scientists they could not deny its unmistakable order. For such a molecule to exist, sustain itself, correct/heal the errors that it finds within itself, and perpetuate itself for millions of years, suggests that some kind of cosmic blueprint is involved. And for some people, these undeniable facts imply that DNA is intentional— that something, or someone, created the code of life. While there are many theories and much speculation, the fact is that we simply don’t know for certain how DNA originated, or why it showed up on Earth. And...
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...Her Last Days Jody Seibold Hondros College Abstract My research paper is dedicated to my mother and her last days on this earth. Our nightmare started on September 17, 2012, this is when we were told that my mom had stage four pancreatic cancers that had spread to all of the lobes of her liver, spleen, and large intestine. We went to this appointment thinking she would be able to be treated not to get a death sentence. By the time we found out her cancer had already spread. She was offered chemotherapy but she declined it because at best, it would only prolong her life a month maybe two. She wanted to live her life to the fullest and not be sick from chemo. At that moment every minute was precious time left with mom and I wanted to be by her side every minute of every day. This is the true story of a beautiful life cut short from cancer. Her Last Days This research paper will explain the main function of the pancreas and why pancreatic cancer is it so deadly? It will reveal how a person can live without a complete pancreas? This essay will cover the five stages of grief my mother experienced. I will attempt to explain the emotional aspect my mother went through. It will also talk about hospice and how they assisted us through the process. Lastly, my paper will cover how strong my mother’s faith in God was and still is. What is the main function of the pancreas? This gland is positioned in the epigastric portion of the abdomen tuck in behind the stomach (NCBI...
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...matter, is a heavily expanding area of research with huge potential in many other areas of research, ranging from healthcare to construction and electronics. In medicine, it promises to develop drug transport, gene therapy, diagnostics, and many more areas of research, progress and medical claim. But in reality is it really possible for things such as cancer to be cure or other diseases? If so, who is going to fund the research for nanotechnology in medicine? And is it really ethically correct for someone to inject themselves or send something through their body without knowing for certain what it might do or the effects it may have on their body? The reason I am against this issue, is because it seems a little far-fetched and needs to be scientifically based on facts, instead of just a scientists dreams and a person’s hope for a cure for cancer and other deadly diseases. Nanomedicine has begun to take a big boom, and I don’t trust it. Researchers have made some breakthroughs trying to find cures for cancer and other diseases, with nanomedicine. They did a study with mice, where a couple mice had some implanted tumors in their flank and then were injected with nanoparticles. The nanoparticles then selectively accumulate into the damaged tissues by a physical sensation called the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. As the dye of the nanoparticles enters the mouse’s body, it starts to work its way through the tissues of the tumors and progressively gets darker and...
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...MAY 2014 STRESS KEYS TO MANAGING IT IN THIS ISSUE MORE O NL I NE www.jw.org TEENAGERS COVER SUBJECT r Find Bible-based answers to dozens of questions young people ask, including: ˙ “How Responsible Am I?” ˙ “Am I Ready to Date?” ˙ “What if My Parents Are Divorcing?” Also watch the video What Your Peers Say—Body Image. (Look under BIBLE TEACHINGS TEENAGERS) STRESS KEYS TO MANAGING IT PAGES 4-7 3 WATCHING THE WORLD 8 HELP FOR THE FAMILY How to Teach Teens Internet Safety 10 INTERVIEW A Consultant Surgeon Explains His Faith 12 The European Witch Hunts 14 THE BIBLE’S VIEWPOINT Meditation 16 ‘Wisdom Is Calling Out’—Can You Hear It? CHILDREN r Read illustrated Bible stories. Use the activity pages to help your children improve their knowledge of Bible characters and moral principles. (Look under BIBLE TEACHINGS CHILDREN) Vol. 95, No. 5 / Monthly / ENGLISH Printing Each Issue: 44,748,000 in 99 Languages This publication is not for sale. It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the modern-language New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Awake! (ISSN 0005-237X) is published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.; L. Weaver, Jr., President; G. F. Simonis, Secretary-Treasurer; 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483, and by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada, PO Box 4100, Georgetown, ON...
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...HLAD 5337-VC01 Health Care Law Fall 2015 Professor: Dr. Lloyd L. Cannedy, Ph.D. Book Review of “The Immortal Life of Henriettta Lack” Student: Abraham S Lincoln “Henrietta Lacks, a young black mother of five children, entered the colored ward of The Johns Hopkins Hospital to begin treatment for an extremely aggressive strain of cervical cancer. As she lay on the operating table, a sample of her cancerous cervical tissue was taken without her knowledge or consent and given to Dr. George Gey, the head of tissue research. Gey was conducting experiments in an attempt to create an immortal line of human cells that could be used in medical research. Those cells, he hoped, would allow scientists to unlock the mysteries of cancer, and eventually lead to a cure for the disease. Until this point, all of Gey’s attempts to grow a human cell line had ended in failure, but Henrietta’s cells were different; they never died.” (USF 2013-14 Common Reader, The immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Pg1) The cells, called HeLa, became one of the most important tools in medical research, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more. Less than a year after her initial diagnosis, Henrietta’s cancer was too much for her to bare, and the cancer took over her body. Because of her poverty she was buried in an unmarked grave on her family’s land. She was only thirty-one years old. Her family never knew, at that time that a portion small piece of Henrietta was still living...
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...research in Cerebrovascular Accident induced hemiplegia. By Introduction to Cerebrovascular Accident and Hemiplegia Cerebrovascular Accident also known as stroke can broadly be described as an interruption of the blood supply to the brain. Without blood the brain cells are staved of oxygen, and can begin to die within minutes if the blood supply is completely cut off. It is this cellular death which has the greatest influence on the sequelae or after math of the stroke. Hemiplegia is the most common sequelae of stroke, this medical condition characterised by paralyses of one side of the body. It is similar to, but should not be confused with hemiparesis which is when one side of the body is weak but still mobile. While the leading cause of hemiplegia is a Cerebrovascular Accident, it is not the only cause, other neural conditions such as a unilateral pyramidal (UMN) lesion may also cause hemiplegia. It is difficult to discuss Hemiplegia without also discussing Stroke, similar to cause and effect, if stroke is the cause then hemiplegia is effect. A sudden stroke can be deadly, and how well someone recovers or if they recover depends largely on how fast they receive treatment. In Australia the most popular method for identifying stroke is the FAST test: * Face – Check their face. Has their mouth dropped? * Arms – Can they lift both arms? * Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? * Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs Call 000 now...
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...“that's really thoughtful of you Ponyo, but don't worry, I can make it to the renal artery in time. Now you must go do your job, you're still all red. Deliver that oxygen soon, it will be needed. “Why?” Ponyo exclaimed. . “Why? Don't ask silly questions, it's your purpose, it's your job. Now keep moving i'll do same” said the ill cell slowly. As ponyo saw the ill red blood cell takes it’s way, she found herself feeling said. She knew she had to do her job, that is was her purpose, but she didn't understand if that was all her existence meant.Snuffling her watery eyes, she felt insifingtificat, alone, wishing to understand more. Without tracing her track ponyo was located in the popliteal artery, where there seem to be comtion at hand. In a rush many platelets rushed passed ponyo and to a open wound. They all stuck together forming a clot. Out from behind came a white blood cell yelling. “We must protect the body ! don't let any germs or disease survive, It's our duty as part of the immune system.” Ponyo looked at the white blood cell in astonishment, admiring its great sense of...
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...November 11, 14 The events of the Holocaust evoke such strong emotions that films portraying the horrors of the time period are considered inappropriate depictions of them. Films such as Schindler’s List and The Pianist take a serious historical approach to the Holocaust, while films like Life is Beautiful take a different approach to it. It is the combination of romance, comedy, and tragedy that triggered many viewers into criticizing Life is beautiful as being oblivious to the Holocaust’s reality, therefore making it inappropriate. However, A filmmaker is not a historian, and is not responsible for Depicting the holocaust as accurate as possible, the film does in fact present the dichotomy of life before and after the holocaust, without leaving out the fact that thousands of people were murdered and battered in the duration of the holocaust. it is the honest presentation of human relations, the main focus between the love of a father and son and the artistic form presented in the film that make the film appropriate. It’s appropriate because filmamkers who portray the holocaust are not obligated to depict the horrors of the events. Holocaust filmmakers are not necessaraly historians who seek to portray historic events as they actually happen. It IS appropriate because the film presents, the dicotamy of Life before the holocaust and after. It is apporpiate becausebinigni was never oblivious to the holocaust in his film, because there are scenes that actually show...
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...Contrast the theme of violence in William Shakespeare’s King Lear and Second Generation by Neil Biswas Although there is an immense gap in time between the work of William Shakespeare and Neil Biswas, it can be justified that there are various points of comparisons that can be made between their interpretations and presentations of the key theme of violence in their plays King Lear and Second Generation. Written between 1603 and 1606, Shakespeare’s King Lear is one of the most celebrated tragedies. King Lear is among the most complex and contradictory of Shakespeare’s works. True to Shakespearean tradition, King Lear borrows its tragic elements from several types of tragedies that were popular during the Jacobean Renaissance. It is a play about the dysfunctional relationships between fathers and their children, and how a foolish father in old age can misread his kids. Whereas Second Generation is a is the epic British Asian love story by Neil Biswas, controversially is a modern re-making of King Lear based in East London. Biswas describes in an article called ‘Conflict between Cultures Can Be Positive’ the social factors that influenced his desire to produce the screenplay. Biswas passively describes himself as ‘second generation of Asians’ who like their parents can relate to the 1977 TV show ‘Mind Your Language’ Biswas based Second Generation in East London in the Bengali Community and used his very own personal experiences, things he has seen or imagined. ‘Knowing that...
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...healthy 63 year old male. He is neatly groomed and dressed. He is 5”10 and weighs 220 lbs. His BMI is 29.04. Subjective Data Skin, hair, and nails: BB states he has no skin rashes or lesions. He does, however, state that he has very dry skin. Patient states that he has no bruising, swelling, or pigmentation problems. His main concern today is a large raised mole on his shoulder. C: light brown dry raised mole. “I think about 1/2” in length.” O: “It has been there for a long time.” L: “It is on my right shoulder, you can't miss it. I don't have anything like it on my body.” D: “It doesn't go away and I haven't noticed that it has changed in size or color.” S: “It doesn't really bother me but I have heard I should have it check out.” P: “There isn't anything that makes it feel better or worse, because it doesn't hurt at all.” A: “I am afraid that I might scrape it when I am putting my shirt on and off. It bothers my wife more than it does me.” BB denies having any other moles that he is concerned with. BB states that he hasn't had any other skin issues such as itching, pain, tingling or redness. BB does think that his skin is somewhat dry. BB states that he has had no skin problems other than a sunburn once in a while. He doesn't know of any allergies or skin reactions other than the normal skin reactions such as poison ivy. BB states that he doesn't notice any...
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...Concepts of Justice in King Lear Ex nihilio nihilfit—“nothing comes from nothing.” In the pre-Christian world of Shakespeare‟s King Lear, this doctrine rules as the actions of the characters prove futile and tragedy results. Lear fails to maintain order in his kingdom and his family; Gloucester loses his sight; and Cordelia, the only one who really loves her father, dies. Critics such as Samuel Johnson have argued that because of Cordelia‟s death, Shakespeare‟s ending is flawed, that he fails to follow the “natural ideas of justice” by allowing “Cordelia to perish in a just cause.” In 1689, approximately eighty years after Shakespeare completed the first text of King Lear, Nahum Tate published an alternate ending to the play in which Cordelia lives and eventually goes on to rule in her father‟s place. While this “happy” ending was performed as if it were Shakespeare‟s original for decades afterwards, it actually runs contrary to the original version of King Lear by applying Judeo-Christian human concepts of justice to a world that is not governed by a just God. In the nihilistic world Shakespeare creates, there is no just force to establish an objective morality, and therefore, the rules of right and wrong, and the consequences of each, are obsolete. Thus, because King Lear is set in a world in which the generally accepted rules of justice do not apply, Shakespeare‟s ending, including the death of the only truly virtuous character, is valid and even necessary in asserting the necessity...
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...benefits — the latest, a study from Utah researchers that found that occasional fasts (defined as extended periods of time in which people generally abstain from all food and drink except for water) may reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Google “fasting for health” and you’ll get more than 7 million hits, ranging from doctors who recommend it in their practices to treat a range of diseases, spas that promise detoxifying food-free vacations, and message board postings from devotees who say that fasting makes them feel clearer mentally and more fit. “I fast whenever my body feels like it needs a reboot,” says Yoli Ouiya, 31, a New York City blogger who writes about eco-friendly living. She fasts once every few months. But is fasting a good idea for your health? Possibly, says David Katz, MD, MPH, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University. Every day, organs such as the liver, kidney, and spleen work to remove and neutralize toxins from the body to keep our cells healthy. “When you fast, you eliminate input of additional toxins from food,” says Dr. Katz, “and there is a potential biological benefit to that.” Leading researchers and experts share the details you need to know before you forgo food: Your Body on a Fast Thanks to our history as hunter-gatherers, human bodies are equipped to handle periods of not eating, says Benjamin D. Horne, PhD, MD, author of the Utah study and director of cardiovascular and genetic epidemiology at Intermountain...
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