Research Paper: Toxicant MOS 5425 – Advanced Toxicology 2/3/2015 Background This paper will compare and contrast a toxin that affects the nervous system, one that affects the endocrine system and another that affects the cardiovascular system. Identify the characteristics that are shared by these toxins and characteristics of these toxins make these toxins vulnerable to toxicity of these specific systems? Central Nervous System Environmental contamination has exposed humans to various metal
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There are many blood disorders that affect the lives of many people. Some are genetic while others are the consequences of disease and poor diet. There are three different blood disorders that stem from theses causes: sickle cell anemia, thrombocytopenia, and iron deficiency anemia. Each of these blood disorders are diagnosed, treated, and have different prevention methods. Sickle cell anemia causes normal round red blood cells to become crescent shaped. Normal red blood cells can easily move
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Introduction Hysteroscopy is a procedure that is used to examine the inside of a woman's womb (uterus). This may be done for various reasons, including: To look for lumps (tumors) and other growths in the uterus. To evaluate abnormal bleeding, fibroid tumors, polyps, scar tissue (adhesions), or cancer of the uterus. To determine the cause of an inability to get pregnant (infertility) or repeated losses of pregnancies (miscarriages). To find a lost IUD (intrauterine device). To perform a procedure
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Hormone problems. Problems with the cervix, such as the cervix opening and thinning before pregnancy is at term (cervical insufficiency). Problems with the uterus, such as a uterus with an abnormal shape, fibroids in the uterus, or problems that were present from birth (congenital abnormalities). Certain medical conditions. Smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs. Injury (trauma). Sometimes the cause of a miscarriage is not known. What are the signs or symptoms
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Donaldson (2011) stated that the academic research and popular culture often assume that African American women who change their natural hair to make it straight are committing a practice of self-hatred. Researchers assume that by African American women transitioning their hair to straight hair they are performing a symptomatic of hatred of black physical features and copying white physical characteristics. He explains that African American women with natural hairstyles are likely to agree with the
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Tobacco and Alcohol intake have been found to be risk factors for infertility in both partners. Causes of female factor infertility include; ovulatory disorders, tubal blockage, uteroperitoneal factors like uterine synaechia, endometrosis and uterine fibroid. The part of sexually transmitted infection in causing infertility is
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from other organs in the chest, pelvis, and abdomen may also be felt at the back. The medical term for this type of pain is referred pain as it emanates from other body organs onto the back. Other disorders of the abdomen such as kidney disease, fibroids, urinary tract infections, ovarian infections, endometriosis and pelvic also causes pain that is referred to the back (Szpalski, 2010). Expectant mothers also experience back pain that is manifest in many ways. These include irritating nerves, strains
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from other organs in the chest, pelvis, and abdomen may also be felt at the back. The medical term for this type of pain is referred pain as it emanates from other body organs onto the back. Other disorders of the abdomen such as kidney disease, fibroids, urinary tract infections, ovarian infections, endometriosis and pelvic also causes pain that is referred to the back (Szpalski, 2010). Expectant mothers also experience back pain that is manifest in many ways. These include irritating nerves, strains
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Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. When there is a lack of healthy red blood cells it causes a condition called iron deficiency anemia. This is a common type of anemia for someone to have. Iron deficiency anemia can leave a person very tired and short of breath. This type of anemia can be corrected by taking iron supplements but sometimes additional treatments may be needed especially if there is internal bleeding (Mayo Clinic, 2012). Plasma, red blood cells, and platelets are
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OBGYNs have one of the most rewarding jobs. One of the most rewarding things about the job according to Dr. Donald Whitaker (6), is “the joy of it and sharing with families one of the greatest events of their lives”. A lot of people say it’s most rewarding because they get to witness the miracle of birth every day. Whitaker states that “If you don’t mind working hard and the long hours it is probably the most rewarding careers in medicine.” OBGYNs work hard to get where they are. According
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