...Antibiotics: Not Always the Answer It was flu season. Almost everyone was getting sick. For a few days, my throat felt constricted, making it hard for me to swallow down food. Thinking that it was a cold, I ignored it and went on with my daily schedule. Two weeks passed, there was no change. I never really thought about looking at my throat to see what was going on, but once I looked, my tonsils were the size of golf balls. I went straight to my doctor, hoping it wasn't tonsillitis. The first thing we had to figure out was to see if this was a bacterial or viral infection. My tests results for strep throat, mononucleosis, tonsillitis, and blood samples to test for bacterial infection were all negative. My doctor reported that my results indicated that I had some sort of virus, and did not prescribe me antibiotics, raising questions for why I shouldn't be taking antibiotics for my infection. Since Alexander Fleming's discovery of them in 1927, antibiotics have played a profound role in ridding the population of bacterial infections. Antibiotics are chemicals that work to kill disease-causing, single-cell living organisms called bacteria ("The Danger of Antibiotic Overuse"). Bacteria can surpass our immune system, reproduce, and cause diseases or infection by producing chemicals that damage our bodies ("What Are Antibiotics? How Do Antibiotics Work?"). For instance, bacteria can invade our inner ear and cause a bacterial ear infection. Our immune system works to fight the...
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...increasing numbers on obesity and diet related health problems, many citizens have called for the regulation of the American diet (Marlow). Reducing Americans’ excessive sodium consumption requires establishing new federal standards for the amount of salt that food manufacturers, restaurants, and food service companies put in their products (National Academy of Sciences). Public-health advocates attending a conference backed by representatives in the pharmaceutical industry, says that the government should classify...
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...developments in the evolution of health care in the United States. Prepare a proposal of the five main developments you would include. Be specific and draw from your readings or other research to demonstrate your understanding of newfound concepts, theories, and vocabulary. Include evidence-based information and your personal analysis describing why these exhibits should be included and how they shaped the current health care system in the United States. Descriptions and analysis must use complete sentences. Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines. Part 1: Health Care Hall of Fame Museum Proposal |Development |Description |Analysis (How does the development affect the current U.S. health care system?) | |EXAMPLE |Even though the connection between filth and disease was made in the 1850s,|Once the link between germs and disease had been scientifically established, | | |the wider medical community still did not understand the cause of |hospitals in America became a place for people to come to recover. Before the | | |infectious diseases until much later. Germ theory was hypothesized in the |1920s, hospitals were little more than almshouses for the poor who were sick; they| | |19th century in Europe; however, it was not until the 1920s...
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...new food sciences has made us less informed about what is in our food (Why Food Science Matters). Some people are trying to stop the happening of the harmful chemicals while others just keep making more. Steroids and antibiotics are some of the most common things put into our food. They can be found in almost anything. Steroids and antibiotics can be extremely dangerous. The main target for these two items is mainly farm animals. It is believed that by applying these to animals you can expect better product....
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...and John Hanley In early 2009, Peanut Corp. of America was discovered to have allowed Salmonella tainted peanuts to be distributed across the United States causing an outbreak that resulted illnesses in 714 people across 46 states with nine resulting in deaths ("Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention", 2009). In this paper, we will explore the concept of corporate social responsibility and some of the current ethical dilemmas many corporations in the food industry face today. We will further discuss the many arguments (in favor of and in opposition to) these ethical dilemmas, or why these issues pose an ethical dilemma. Finally, we will examine the consequences of unethical behavior in the food industry and how consumer demand/behavior affects corporate decision-making. In the food industry, a corporation’s actions/inactions are often far reaching. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a new concept. The idea that a business (or business person) should behave in an ethical and socially responsible manner has roots in Biblical times with the advent of usury laws. During the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin was an early advocate for business ethics, going so far as to form a club for young businessmen, tradesmen, and merchants to come together to discuss business philosophies and further their careers (Finamore, 2005: 35-38). CSR is generally based on the idea that companies can be held socially and ethically accountable to...
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...food, especially our meat, we do not usually consider where exactly the food comes from. Several people are not educated about the reality of the severe conditions that our meat is put through, and blindly trust what is given and said to us. The majority of animals, which are raised for food, live inhumanely in large, overcrowded warehouses called factory farms. Animals in these warehouses, mainly chickens, pigs, and cows, are also exploited to dangerous chemicals in order to progress aging and size. Regrettably, these chemicals do not only affect the animals in the long term. Obesity is an ever growing epidemic in America. It has become so severe that 1 in 3 Americans born after 2000 will develop early onset diabetes. There are numerous reasons as to why this is: lack of exercise, stress, and poverty to name a few, and of course what we put into our bodies. The animals in these factory farms are forced into such diseased and cruel situations that companies are compelled to use chemicals and antibiotics in the animal’s food in order to compensate for the unsanitary and tight conditions that they are raised in. An estimated 70 percent of antibiotics in the U.S. are sold and fed to animals in factory farms. They are crammed so closely together, in such quarantined quarters, they practically live in their own waste, which causes various infections and diseases. Ashley Brooks, a registered nurse specializing in nutrition, explains that the antibiotics and chemical used to “sanitize”...
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...with a similar corporation in the same industry, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Inc., provides further evidence that Chipotle places immense value corporate transparency and quality morals in addition to being a genuinely ethical and responsible corporation. Following the major comparison are explanations of possible underlying motives and “market nudges” leading Chipotle to participate in particular CSR activities. Lastly, a discussion of government initiatives and potential upcoming regulations has been included to indicate the possible future direction of every firm’s corporate social responsibilities. Does Chipotle contribute to every “pillar” of sustainable development (environmental, social and economic)? In short, the answer is yes they do, both internally (referring to Chipotle’s normal supply chain operations) as well as externally (referring to the contributions that are unrelated to the normal supply chain operations). However, it is important that one first...
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...Ten reasons why going vegan is good for the environment involves a basic respect for animals, a fundamental point of view that protects animals from being exploited by mankind. Vegans choose not to consume animal products - cattle, pigs, all birds raised for human consumption, hens for egg-laying, feeder and dairy cattle. Vegans choose rather to eat natural products that don't involve the killing of animals and therefore live a more compassionate life. 1. Going vegan prevents the exploitation of all animals The exploitation of animals is not only cruel but inhumane. Living in cramped conditions and many times standing in their own feces, animals being raised for conventional slaughter can develop resistant strains of e-coli which is passed...
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...an amusement park, what do they look forward to the most? Cool rides? Great food? How about learning in a themed atmosphere? At Pharmacology Phunland, you’ll get all three! Your family will have a blast in our park while learning all about medicine advances in the 20th century. There are three sections, all with their own specified theme and rides. Additionally, there are two cool restaurants in which your family can enjoy exotic foods. Learn all about the deadly virus in Polio Park! Featuring fun for the whole family, along with a valuable learning experience, Polio Park is themed around the highly infectious virus that swept the world. Being depicted as early as pre-history, polio is a virus that can affect the central nervous system and lead to the destruction of the motor neurons. This can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis. Before the 20th century, polio was found mostly in children between 6 months and 4 years old. However, before the mid-19th century, people who lived in poorer sanitation areas were constantly exposed to the virus, thus creating immunity. By the early 20th century, huge improvements were made in community sanitation. This lead to a pandemic outbreak of polio in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand during the first half of the 19th century. By the mid-1950s, there were not one but two different versions of the polio vaccine. This cut polio outbreaks drastically. In this park, all of the rides have something to do with the polio pandemic...
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...disadvantages to the environment. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination (WHO 2015). GMOs GM foods are developed and marketed because there is some perceived advantage either to the producer or consumer of these foods. They are used mainly in the agriculture industry in the production of seeds resistant to pest and diseases and rearing of animals on specific diets. There are ethical issues concerning their use and production. No matter how crucial their uses are, the limitation of the knowledge of modern science as well as the possibility of unforeseen negative effects in the health and the environment are some of the issues being raised up against their use (Biology Online 2009.) I do not support the use of genetically modified organism due to the unknown effects to the environment (biotic and abiotic factors) due to limited research made by the producers and suppliers of GMOs. Science is a needed aspect for our world however for ever development there is a need for valid research to assesses the impact (positive and negative) to the environment. The research must look at the effect to the cost to the future. On researching this topic there seem to be limited research done on the impact to the environment. Some scientist...
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...Pharmaceutical prices in the United States of America are among the highest in the world. To this day, prescription drug prices are one of the only facets in healthcare that remain up to the manufacturer to determine. There is no regulation by the United States government or any healthcare entity in America that is preventing large pharmaceutical companies from driving up costs for profit potential. Pharmaceutical companies argue that this high cost is to help maximize research and development efforts. While the United States accounts for roughly 5% of the world’s population, 36% of pharmaceutical research and development stems from American-funded pharmaceutical companies. According to these companies, prices must remain inflated in order...
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...1960 and went nationwide in December 1961. It was also sold in Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt and Latin America. Lenor is a brand name of fabric softener and dryer sheets, also produced by Procter & Gamble, sold in Europe, Russia, China and Japan. Plans to rebrand Lenor as Downy in the UK were dropped in 2002. Downy is the World’s No. 1 Fabric Conditioner launched in 1961. Downy has delighted families in the Philippines with its freshness since 1996, and today is the No. 1 Fabric Conditioner in the Philippines. Downy transforms your fabrics into those you’d love to be in. Using Downy after wash gives your clothes long lasting freshness that will delight your senses. Now Meet Best Ever Downy with an upgraded formula to include “Freshness Bubbles” which deposit on clothes and contain perfume oils that burst when you rub your clothes, so you enjoy instant freshness when you need it… and this is what we call Downy Rub-ada-Bango. World’s leading experts gather in NYC to discuss the changing face of fashion and fabric care and examine the emotional and unconscious relationships people have with their clothe. The P&G vision “P&G Fabric Care has had innovation at its heart for more than 60 years, and today is no different,” said Shailesh Jejurikar, President, P&G Fabric Care North America and Corporate New Business Development. “In fact, it’s more important than ever. In a world of new and ever-developing fabrics and heightened...
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...Accutane, A Cure and a Problem Every day a young person opens their eyes to another blemish or a fiery breakout and wishes there was a magical cure to the most hated disease by teenagers and some adults,acne. There are face washes,wonder creams and complete systems on the market such as Proctive or Clear or Aveeno. People with the most severe cases of acne have tried every one ,spent hundreds of dollars and found they do not work. People are visiting Dermotologists more frequently to find answers to the perplexing problems of acne and the question of,"Why me?" The truth of the matter is the gene pool is a complex system and everyone's DNA ladder is completely different. Some people escape the horrors of acne completely, others have the typical two year horror story and then it clears up. There are a select amount of people that have occasional flare ups which subside on their own. Then there are the unfortunate people that are diagnosed with cyclic acne. For these people the treatment of course turns out to be accutane. Accutane is a cure but is it over prescribed and is this being done haphazardly without real consideration for the consequences? Acne vulgaris, the medical term for typical acne, is the most common skin disease. It is so common that nearly eighty-five percent of the population will develop some form of acne at some time between the ages of twelve and twenty-five years. Although there are several theories about what causes acne, medical doctors...
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...arrived and managed to break up the riot. The protest led to 30 arrests and 26 injuries (6 police officers, 12 farm workers, 8 protesters) (“GM Protesters”). After 12 more incidents like this one, numerous raids and attacks on food stores and labs selling or producing genetically modified products, the controversy and upset in England has still not reached an end. Around the world the debate on genetically modified food continues. Products containing genetically modified ingredients dominate the grocery shelves, with at least seventy-five percent of processed food products sold in United States grocery stores containing one or more genetically modified ingredients, according to current estimates by The Grocery Manufacturers of America (Ruse and Castle 32; Peters). The acreage of genetically modified crops in the United States is also on the rise. Between 1996 and 2004 the amount of land used to farm genetically modified plants has increased from...
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...payments are tied the production of crops, so farmers may receive payments for crops they are no longer growing. The marketing loan program guarantees minimum prices for crops. Producers can take out marketing loans, using their crops as collateral, in order to hold the crops and sell them when prices rise. Most of the Government’s farm subsidies funds go to farmers that produce the following top five commodity crops which include wheat, corn, soybeans, rice and cotton. The United States of agriculture not only provides funding programs to farm producers, they also support government assistance programs for the low-income individuals. The Farm subsidy programs help support the livestock and crops, by the U.S buying these agriculture products for use in the National Lunch Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC),...
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