Helicobacter pylori is a Gram negative, enveloped, spiral shaped (curved rod) bacterium that colonizes the stomach of humans[1]. The spiral shape, along with multiple flagella, allows for the bacterium to be very motile in the stomach, using a corkscrew motion to achieve motility[2]. H.pylori measures at 2 to 4 μm length wise, and 0.5 to 1 μm in width, and is slow growing, making is difficult to culture in a lab[1][2]. The cell structure of H.pylori is typical of other Gram negative bacteria, consisting
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Supply and Demand Pharmaceutical companies are generating billions of dollars in revenues on prescription drugs that have patent protection. Once a drug loses its patent protection, other manufacturers are allowed to make a generic form of the drug. Having a generic form of a brand name drug available should increase the supply in the market for consumers by driving cost down. This paper will discuss the effect of generic drugs and evaluate their effect on the supply and demand for drugs that
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Gastric Cancer is a cancer that occurred in the stomach. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. It developed from the cell lining of the stomach and can spread to other organs like the liver, spleen and many more. There are few types of gastric cancer which can be classified based on their histological features, genotypes and molecular phenotypes. There are a few types of gastric cancer. The most common type of gastric cancer is Adenocarcinoma. It is originated from the
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tall, and weighs 98 pounds; she has been a resident of Life care for eight months. Her current diagnoses included a closed ulnar fracture with rehabilitation, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease. Her secondary diagnoses are hypothyroidism, depressive disorder, hypertension, esophageal reflux, generalized pain, and chest pain. Functional Health Patterns Health Perception-Health Management: Subjective: Patient stated her general health has been declining recently, with three colds within
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Fibromyalgia [pic] Exercise for Special Populations February 17, 2012 Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and fatigue. It affects approximately 2% of the population, and is more common in women than in men. Central nervous system sensitization affects the entire body, leading to many secondary symptoms. This paper will cover the history, symptoms, and causes of FMS as well as known
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contribute to the disorder. Discuss the usual age of disease onset and if the sex-specific threshold model fits the disorder. What education could you present to high-risk patients to reduce the risk of disease onset if a multifactorial component exists? Question 2= Genetic screening has become widely available to the public including prenatal screening of the fetus in utero to screening adults for genetic disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and breast cancer. Share your thoughts on the legal
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Anatomy The alimentary canal, also known as the digestive tract, is the pathway by which food enters and is expelled from the body. It begins at the mouth, then follows to the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and ends at the anus. The main structures of the mouth, or oral cavity, are the teeth, tongue, and palate. The teeth tear and grind food down so that it is small enough to proceed through digestion, this is called bolus. The tongue is a large and powerful muscle
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Adult Client with Childhood Disease-Cystic Fibrosis Candace Tiley GCU RN-BSN Health Assessment NRS-434V Kathy Karlberg August 01, 2013 Adult Client with Childhood Disease-Cystic Fibrosis CLC GROUP ASSIGNMENT-SPEAKER NOTES Candace Tiley #1- A clinical description and definition of the disease Definition: Cystic Fibrosis is one of the major life-threatening disorders that affect vital organs such as the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestines. It is a genetic disorder of the exocrine
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NURSES: PARTNERS IN ASTHMA CARE NIH P UBLICATION N O . 95-3308 OCTOBER 1995 N ATIONAL I NSTITUTES OF H EALTH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute i T ABLE OF C ONTENTS PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NURSES’ ASTHMA EDUCATION WORKING GROUP . . . . . . 1. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ASTHMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ASTHMA MANAGEMENT . . . . . . GOALS OF ASTHMA MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . .
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sUnderstanding Obesity An educational resource provided by the Obesity Action Coalition What is obesity? Obesity is a disease characterized by excessive body fat. People who are affected by obesity usually are affected by behavioral, genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control with dieting. Obesity increases the likelihood of certain diseases and other related health problems that can affect your quality of life and reduce your lifespan. Who is affected? Obesity
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