...Invisible Hand Cheating and Punishment: Dealing with, and punishing companies who would price fix, during a natural disaster, or any time for that matter is a difficult task. The first task that would be needed to be completed would be to prove it, which can prove to be difficult with one company involved, let alone two large chains that are in a relatively stable market. The prices for certain goods that are sold by Lowes and the Home Depot tend to be relatively similar, and any discrepancies in price are usually made up by differences in the price of other goods. It is the nature of a market where only a few large chains dominate the market. The prisoner’s dilemma can be applied in this situation, where the Home Depot and Lowe’s could be in a position to set the market prices for their goods and go unchecked on the basis of a natural disaster and the inability to restock their goods in a timely manner to keep prices at normal levels. The manner in which these two companies could manipulate the prices could be deliberate, meaning both companies either colluded on the prices set or simply by accident. If someone were to raise concerns about price gouging during a natural disaster, Lowe’s and Home Depot may be able to hide behind power outages, flooding or other natural occurrences keeping supplies low, thereby raising prices, but will either company sell out their competition in hopes of saving face is the question. If they work together, they of course, can keep...
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...conceivable. The outbreak of Malaria is tolerated in most countries, but in Africa it is a widespread pandemic. This is an example of genetic variation. I believe 100 percent of us are genetic. We are created through genetic variation and the inheritance of variation. Natural selection is how we can cope with environmental changes. This is why certain individuals can deal with extreme temperatures better than others. The ability for each individual to go longer without water during times of extreme heat is an example. The first benefit of E. coli is that its presence reduces the chance of pathogens from colonizing in the intestines and causing illness. E.coli lives in our intestines and they produce important vitamins such as vitamin K and B complex vitamins. Vitamin K aids in the absorption of calcium into our bones and is necessary for effective blood clotting. Vitamin...
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...related to each other or to hepatitis B virus and they differ in their structure, also in the way they are spread among individuals, also in the severity of symptoms that they can cause along with the way they are treated. In the United States alone the rates of new infection were the highest among people aged 25to 44 years and lowest among those younger than 15 years of age. This reflects that the major of transmission of hepatitis B is through sexual transmission, illicit drug use, and exposure to infected blood. The good news is that there has been a 75% decrease in newly diagnosed cases of hepatitis B during the past decade. The decrease is attributed to increased vaccination and heightened public awareness of HIV/ AIDS this has resulted in safer sexual practices. When a person first gets hepatitis B this is an ‘acute’ infection. Most people are able to let the virus run its course and this will cure the infection. Then there are some which can not clear the infection this is called ‘chronic hepatitis B this usually life-long. Hepatitis B is spread mainly by exposure to infected blood or body secretion in the infected individual. The virus can be found in semen, vaginal discharge, Breast milk, and saliva. Hepatitis B is not spread through water, food, and or casual contact. The most common transmission is sexual contact, followed by using contaminated needles for injection of illicit drugs, tattooing, body piercing. Also Hepatitis B can be transmitted through sharing...
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... a biopsy (taking a tiny piece of the liver to be analyzed) of the liver can be recommended. Acute viral hepatitis is generally straightforward to diagnose. Patients who report symptoms of fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, darkening of the urine, and jaundice (a yellow appearance to the skin, and to the white portion of the eyes), are given a blood test to confirm viral hepatitis. Chronic viral hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are commonly asymptomatic, or result in mild nonspecific symptoms such as chronic fatigue. Jaundice, for chronic viral hepatitis patients, develops only when the liver is considerably damaged. Thus, these patients can remain undiagnosed for years or even decades. The Situation Prior to Launch Background Prior to 1990: In 1963, a blood test to detect the Hepatitis B virus was developed; similarly, in 1973, an effective screen for Hepatitis A was approved. Still, there were many cases of the Hepatitis virus after 1973, from blood transfusion, that were neither Hepatitis A nor B. It is was believed that most of these negative Hepatitis-A and –B results were, in fact, Hepatitis C. It took a joint effort by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Chiron to identify the Hepatitis C virus in 1989, and a year later, blood banks began screening its donors for the virus. It is believed that “300,000 Americans contracted hepatitis C through blood transfusions or blood products” prior to 1990. In the 1990s: Pharmaceutical companies began introducing medications...
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...Hepatitis B is the most common liver infection in the world. Worldwide, about 350 million people are chronic carriers of HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), among these carriers, more than 620,000 die from liver-related diseases each year. In the United States, hepatitis B mainly affects adults aged between 20-50 years. About 800,000 to 1.4 million Americans are chronic hepatitis B virus carriers, and the disease causes about 3,000 deaths each year. The good news is that infection with HBV is usually preventable because there is an effective vaccine. Use of the vaccine has resulted in an 82% decrease in the number of new infections reported in the United States each year. (www.emedicinehealth.com/hepatitis/article_em.htm) Figure 1: Estimated and reported cases of hepatitis B in the United States. Rates have fallen significantly since 1991 when routine vaccination of children was started. (www.emedicinehealth.com/hepatitis/article_em.htm) Hepatitis B is an infectious hepatitis caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This infection has two possible phases; 1) acute, 2) chronic. Acute hepatitis B refers to newly acquired infections. Affected individuals notice symptoms approximately 1 to 4 months after exposure to the virus. In most people with acute hepatitis, symptoms resolve over weeks to months and they are cured of the infection. However, a small number of people develop a very severe, life-threatening form of acute hepatitis called fulminant hepatitis. Chronic hepatitis B is an infection...
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...March 14, 2012 [AEROELASTICITY MIDTERM PROJECT-FLUTTER ANALYSIS ] Objective: To conduct flutter analysis of a typical section model of an airfoil using the parameters as discussed in lecture. Consider both the case without the ̇ ̇ term and the case with the term in the aerodynamic model. Create the Eigen value plot for both the cases. Answer: Introduction to Flutter: Flutter is a dangerous phenomenon encountered in flexible structures subjected to aerodynamic forces. This includes aircraft, buildings, telegraph wires, stop signs and bridges. Flutter occurs as a result of interactions between aerodynamics, stiffness and inertial forces on a structure. In an aircraft, as the speed of the wind increases, there may be a point at which the structural damping is insufficient to damp out the motions which are increasing due to aerodynamic energy being added to the structure. This vibration can cause structural failure and therefore considering flutter characteristics is an essential part of designing an aircraft. ̇ Case 1 : Flutter Analysis when there is no additional term ( ) in the aerodynamic damping For the case of simplicity we consider the following typical section model Equations of motion for this model are: ̈ ̈ ̈ (E1) ̈ (E2) where m=modal mass matrix =static unbalance =moment of inertia =spring constant Page 1 [AEROELASTICITY MIDTERM PROJECT-FLUTTER ANALYSIS ] March 14, 2012 =constant of torsional spring =displacement...
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...The Auschwitz camp plays a special role in the resolution of the Jewish question. the most advanced methods permit the execution of the Fuher order in the shortest possible time and without arousing much attention. The so-called resettlement action run the following course: the Jews arrive in special trains, toward evening and are driven on special tracks to areas of the camp specifically set aside for this purpose. There the Jews are unloaded and examined for their fitness to work by a team of doctors, in the presence of the camp commandant and several SS officers. At this point anyone who can somehow be incorporated into the work program is put in a special camp. The ill are sent straight to a medical camp and are restored to health through a special diet. the basic principle beind everything is: conserve all manpower for work. the previous type of resettlement action has been thoroughly rejected, since it is too costly to destroy precious work energy on a continual basis. In the cellars of the large houses, that are located outside, and entered from outside go down five or six steps into a fairly long, well constructed and well ventilated cellar area, which is lined with benches to the left and right, it is brightly lit, and the benches are numbered, the prisoners are told that they are to be cleansed and disinfected for their new assignments. they must therefore completely undress to be bathed, to avoid panic and to prevent disturbances of any kind, they are instructed...
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...What is Sexually Transmitted Disease? What are the Common Sexually transmitted diseases? What are the Cause of Each Sexually Transmitted Diseases? What are the signs/symptoms and Diagnosis? What is the complications? What is the Effect of sexually transmitted disease? \ S exually transmitted infection is a broader term than sexually transmitted disease. An infection is a colonization by a parasitic species, which may not cause any adverse effects. In a disease, the infection leads to impaired or abnormal function. In either case, the condition may not exhibit signs or symptoms. Increased understanding of infections like HPV, which infects most sexually active individuals but cause disease in only a few has led to increased use of the term STI. Public health officials originally introduced the term sexually transmitted infection, which clinicians are increasingly using alongside the term sexually transmitted disease in order to distinguish it from the former. STD may refer only to infections that are causing diseases, or it may be used more loosely as a synonym for STI. Most of the time, people do not know that they are infected with an STI until they are tested or start showing symptoms of disease. Moreover, the term sexually transmissible disease is sometimes used since it is less restrictive in consideration of other factors or means of transmission. For instance, meningitis is transmissible by means of sexual contact but is not labeled as an STI...
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...“Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver; it can be acute or chronic. Having chronic hepatitis B can increase your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that causes permanent scarring of the liver”. (© 1998-2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.) “In the United States, approximately 1.2 million people have chronic Hepatitis B. Unfortunately; many people do not know they are infected. The number of new cases of Hepatitis B has decreased more than 80% over the last 20 years. An estimated 40,000 people now become infected each year”.(http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/pdfs/hepbgeneralfactsheet.pdf) Many experts believe this decline is a result of widespread vaccination of children when the liver cannot remove harmful toxins from the blood, fight infection, also help digest food, store important nutrients and vitamins a person is not capable of living without a liver. Hepatitis B infection may be either short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic). Acute hepatitis B infection lasts less than six months. Your immune system likely can clear acute hepatitis B from your body, and you should recover completely within a few months. Most people who acquire hepatitis B as adults have an acute infection, but it can lead to chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis B infection lasts six months or longer. When your immune system can't fight off the acute infection, hepatitis B infection may last a lifetime, possibly...
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...Liver: Largest internal organ and gland Gerontologic Consideration of Liver Disease * Increase liver disease rate with age because of liver structure changes with age * Decrease liver volume – Because liver size will change with age * Decrease in hepatobilary function * Decrease drug metabolism: which increases the vulnerability for drug-induced hepatitis and increase risk for drug interactions * Decrease ability to respond to injury Hepatitis Most common cause for liver inflammation is viral infection Acute Infection: * Inflammation causes damage liver cell and may develop into hepatic cell necrosis. * If there are no complications, the liver cells can regenerate and regain its normal appearance and function. Chronic Infection: * Last longer than 6 months * May persist for years * Continuous inflammation and damage done to the liver will slowly develop into liver cirrhosis, then liver failure, and then liver cancer. Clinical Manifestations: Acute Phase: 1-4 Months: Icteric Phase * Jaundice begins * Clay Color stools Convalescence Phase: Post-Icteric phase (healing phase) * Jaundice starts to disappear * Last about 2-4 months. * Major complaint is easy fatigue and malaise. Priority Nursing Diagnosis: * Activity Intolerance r/t decrease physical energy and strength. Recovery Phase: Most patients recover completely Chronic Infection/Condition: * Develops into: Chronic hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure...
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...Prevención Primaria Prevención Primaria Educación de la higiene, en el uso de protección en relaciones sexuales, y educación en las formas de transmisión del virus en orden de evitarlas lo más posible. Educación de la higiene, en el uso de protección en relaciones sexuales, y educación en las formas de transmisión del virus en orden de evitarlas lo más posible. Buena higiene, protección y evasión de contacto directo con agujas y/o con fluidos corporales sobre todo si se hay sospecha de infección. Vacuna contra VHB. Visita a tu médico. Buena higiene, protección y evasión de contacto directo con agujas y/o con fluidos corporales sobre todo si se hay sospecha de infección. Vacuna contra VHB. Visita a tu médico. Prevención Terciaria Prevención Terciaria Reposo, aislamiento, esterilización de utensilios y tratamiento sintomático. Reposo, aislamiento, esterilización de utensilios y tratamiento sintomático. Ejercitarse cuando el paciente se sienta capaz. Medidas dietético-higiénicas. Ejercitarse cuando el paciente se sienta capaz. Medidas dietético-higiénicas. AGENTE AGENTE DiagnosticoTemprano y Tratamientos DiagnosticoTemprano y Tratamientos Examen Físico , palpación para valorar hepatomegalia, revisión de mucosas ictericia ocular e interrogatorio clínico sobre coluria y acolia. Examen sanguíneo en busca de bilirrubinas. Tratamiento sintomático. Examen Físico , palpación para valorar hepatomegalia, revisión de mucosas ictericia ocular e interrogatorio clínico sobre...
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...Epidemiology Paper Grand Canyon University Concepts in Community and Public Health NRS 427V Colleen Darrow RN June 28, 2014 Epidemiology Paper “World wide, two billion people have been infected with hepatitis B Virus” (Shepard & Simard, 2006, p. 112) Hepatitis B virus cause liver tissue infections which is life threatening potentially. And both acute and chronic hepatitis B has a profound impact on global health. “More than 240 million people have chronic liver infections, and more than 780,000 people die every year due to the acute or chronic consequences of hepatitis B.”("WHO Media Center," 2014) The HBV is transmitted from an infected carrier to the others via contact with blood and other body fluid. Hepatitis B is also a major occupational hazard for health workers. Fortunately the infection can be effectively prevented by safe vaccine. Since 1982, safe Hepatitis B vaccine has been available; the effectiveness of preventing the infection and its long-term consequences has been established. Hepatitis B vaccine is the first vaccine which against a major human cancer. “HBV infection may result in subclinical or asymptomatic infection, acute self-limited hepatitis, or fulminant hepatitis requiring liver transplant.” (Shepard & Simard, 2006, p. 113) The average incubation period is 90 days for a newly infected person who may develop acute hepatitis. The common signs and symptoms for acute hepatitis...
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...OF 32 739 Malunggay and Spinach Powder (Investigatory Project Sample) Ratings: (2)|Views: 171,124 |Likes: 685 Published by Caryssa Therese C. Verzosa More info: Published by: Caryssa Therese C. Verzosa on Mar 30, 2010 Copyright:Attribution Non-commercial Availability: Read on Scribd mobile: iPhone, iPad and Android. download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd Flag for inappropriate content|Add to collection See less that spinach is known to be a µ Powerhouse of Nutrients ¶ among all green leafy veggies, thespinach is one of the most beneficial and healthy vegetables. It is filled withvitamins,proteins, anti-oxidants and essential nutrients that promote overall good health and well-being.It is placed inhttp://hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Spinachthat Spinachcontains choline and inositol, the substances that help to prevent atherosclerosis orthickening and hardening of arteries. Spinach and alfalfa help stabilizeblood sugaramongdiabetics. Make a drink by getting several handful of spinach, add 3 cups of water. Placeover low heat for one hour. Then strain. Take ½ cup twice a day. Spinach and alfalfa may beserved as part of the meal. Spinach is loaded with flavonoid that function as antioxidantand anti-cancer agent. Spinach contains carotenoid that help fights cancer. Spinach is a richsource of Vitamins C and A Spinach is an anti-aging vegetable. Spinach is a good source ofVitamin K, which aids in the formation of the blood substance...
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...Epidemiology Hepatitis B affects 1 in 3 people worldwide (Hepatitis B Foundation [HBF], 2014). A vaccine has been available for over 30 years, yet it is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide (HBF, 2014). The epidemiology of hepatitis B, the role of the community health nurse along with the knowledge about what is being done to combat and reduce the impact of the virus gives a comprehensive look at hepatitis B. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a DNA virus, and belongs to the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses (World Health Organization [WHO], 2014). The virus interferes with liver function and liver damage is caused from the inflammation from the body’s immune response. Jaundice is the classic symptom of liver disease. For correct diagnosis, a Hepatitis B blood panel is needed. Symptoms of the disease may include fever, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, joint pain, weakness, fatigue, dark urine, abdominal pain and jaundice. These symptoms can range in severity, with onset from one to four months after hepatitis B exposure (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Some patients do not experience symptoms; these patients have the potential to become chronic carriers and a source of transmission to others without being aware of it (WHO, 2014). Hepatitis B is transmitted from direct contact with infected blood, body fluids, and sexual intercourse. A break in the skin barrier must be present for blood to infect a person. Sharing of an infected needle is another source of infection....
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...Why would an author of a book influence me so much? It is because Daniel Quinn has written "My Ishmael" in such a beautiful way that what he's thinking comes across to you like as though you're having a conversation in person with him. He uses a talking Gorilla as a means to convey his points of view on how the world is in a degenerative mode and though I felt this strange at first, it became clear later as to why he used a Gorilla in the first place. The Gorilla here represents nature's voice and is a reminder that we need to look for ways to communicate with nature, first hand. This was the first eye opening aspect from the author. The second was the author's penchant for coming up with brilliant stories to derive and communicate his point to the reader. Instead of driving in his philosophies by pure theory would have been boring and heavy, but the author uses wonderful and thought provoking stories to do the same, so effectively. The first was the simple concept of food kept under lock and key. This is a practice that comes so naturally to us, but he brings out why this is a very unnatural way of things. For early man, what grew in the world belonged to everyone in the society, and to put it under lock and key is to basically create a working class who will do tasks, useful or useless, in order to earn their bread. Ishmael's (the name of the gorilla) teachings turn toward the subject of formal education, which he argues is merely a way to keep children out of the work...
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