often by sudden gene mutation. Therefore, with the absence of factors, the blood clotting process is prolonged. There are different types of hemophilia, hemophilia A and hemophilia B for example. Hemophilia A , the most common form is caused by the lack of factor VIII. In the second most common form of hemophilia, hemophilia B (also known as Christmas disease), factor IX is absent. The condition appears when the person is born. Also, the disease is hereditary, passed on from parent to child. Because of
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hepatitis B and how it affects individuals and the community. The roll of the community health nurse will be discussed in regards to hepatitis B. Description of Hepatitis Hepatitis is simply an inflammation of the liver that is typically caused by a virus. It can be infectious or non-infectious. Viral hepatitis is contagious and is caused from a viral infection leading to liver inflammation. There are two types of hepatitis B. Acute hepatitis B is short lived, and chronic hepatitis B which produces
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Unwinding the Spool of Civilization in Ponting's The Green History of the World and Quinn's Ishmael Clive Ponting's The Green History of the World and Daniel Quinn's Ishmael both critique the dominant paradigms of modern human civilization-especially where its relationship with environment is concerned. Both feel strongly that we are in trouble. Neither are quite willing to make final connections and present us with a systematic method for getting out of our impending ecological crisis,
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difficile (C. dif) a. What is Clostridium difficile? Clostridium difficile is a gram positive bacteria of the genus Clostridium. C. difficile bacteria naturally reside in the body and this bacteria is capable of forming spores. b. What are the symptoms of C. difficile disease? Symptoms of C. difficile disease include watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain/tenderness. With the elderly population being more susceptible to complications of dehydration
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consumption is associated with acute, subacute or chronic toxic effects in the edible part of its edible part and in the milk. Human consumption of aflatoxin contamination of food, the incidence of liver cancer, many of which can be associated with hepatitis B virus to induce liver cancer. So the squeeze peanut oil needs refining. The heat resistance of aflatoxin is not easy to break down at the temperature of the common cooking process, which is more than 280 degrees Celsius. Thus, the squeezed peanut
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ББК81.2 Англ-9 П15 ПРЕДИСЛОВИЕ Пособие «Business English» предназначено для широкого круга лиц, активно использующих английский язык в коммерческой деятельности, требующей знаний иностранного языка. Оно может быть использовано как составная часть стабильного учебного материала в учебных заведениях деловой ориентации, на курсах и в кружках по изучению делового английского языка, а также для целей дистанционного обучения. Применение пособия предполагает знание нормативной грамматики и наличие лексического
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cases of NHL are diagnosed annually in the United States. (www.LYMPHOMA. Org 2015, n.d.) Lymphoma occurs when lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, grow abnormally. The body has two main types of lymphocytes that can develop into lymphomas: B-lymphocytes (B-cells) and T-lymphocytes (T-cells). Cancerous lymphocytes can travel to many parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, blood or other organs, and can accumulate to form tumors. The two main forms of lymphoma are Hodgkin
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Hepatitis B Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a partially double-stranded DNA virus that is highly prevalent worldwide. Probably 300 million persons, or 5% of the world population, have chronic HBV infection. (Copstead-Kirkhorn & L.B, 2013, p. 768) It can lead to liver disease and can infect the person they come in contact with the bodily fluids of the infected person. 5 to 10% of the population is chronically infected in sub Saharan desert and east Asia. Due to complications risen from Hepatitis B more than
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report | Analyze the financial statements of Proton for the years 2007 to 2011. What can you say about the company’s efficiency and profitability? Use relevant ratios to support your answer. If you are an investor, would you invest in Proton? | Group B: | 15 minutes presentation + written report | Analyze the financial statements of Proton for the years 2007 to 2011. What can you say about the company’s efficiency and profitability? Use relevant ratios to support your answer. If you are an investor
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Minoan Crete History 101 Minoan Crete Minoan Crete is undoubtedly one of the most interesting vanishing civilizations in the history of the world. So many factors have been associated with its demise, yet not a single one has been pinpointed as the true destructive factor. Traces of volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and earthquakes have all been found, but no conclusions can be drawn. The brief history of Minoan Crete, lasting from 2600 to 1100 BCE, consisted of three very diverse eras both
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