Survivor’s Book Highlights a Growing Epidemic: Macular Degeneration Alan N. McClain survived a fast-growing eye disease. Now, he is on a mission to help others overcome it. The former management systems analyst emerged as his own eye doctor when he suffered – and beat – macular degeneration, a condition of the retina of the eye that can appear at age 50 and above. The condition could lead to blurry vision in the center of the person’s sight that could prevent him/her from reading, recognizing
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for ferrets. When to vaccinate? - The vaccine is the same as the three-year vaccine for dogs and cats; however in ferrets this is licensed to be administered annually. What is an anaphylactic reaction? Anaphylactic reactions are sudden, potentially severe allergic reactions. After exposure of a substance, the animal's immune system becomes sensitized to the “foreign” allergen. An anaphylactic allergen can be a drug, insect sting, food ingredient, or vaccine component. Allergens cause the body to
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self-limiting. IM is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and cytomegolovirus (CMV), commonly affecting both, children and adults. Other infectious agents can be caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, herpes virus, influenza A and B viruses, rubella virus, and hepatitis A virus. Typically, the presentation of this syndrome includes malaise, fever, lymphadenopathy, pharyngitis, and unusual lymphocytosis. The presenation can also present with symptomatic pulmonary involvement
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I feel illegal immigrants are a very vulnerable population for many reasons. Many risk life and limb to escape extreme poverty and violent homelands. Poverty and fear of deportation make them easy targets for exploitation. They are less likely to seek help for domestic violence and child abuse. Language barriers and fear of authorities, including healthcare workers make them less likely to seek medical treatment. They may even hide communicable diseases. I feel that harsher penalties and limiting
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Have you ever taken penicillin, or has any of the people you know ever taken it? Most people would probably say that they have never even heard of it, while others are still on the face of this Earth because of it. Penicillin is a type of medicine, which is arguably one of the biggest medical discoveries of all time, as it is vividly stated in the fifth paragraph of, “Not-So-Dumb Luck”, and it was created in the hands of an accident. The events that have led to the discovery and development of penicillin
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Factor V Leiden is a blood clotting disorder that is caused by inheriting the mutation of the Factor V protein gene from one parent or both parents. There are two copies of Factor V gene passed down by the parent, one is from the mother and one is from the father. Factor V Leiden allows blood clots to form more easily and can cause a condition called thrombophilia. Blood clots form deep in the legs and in the lungs, and they can be very dangerous. Factor V is one of the many blood proteins that
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One of the most controversial topics in medical science is does the MMR vaccine (Measles ,Mumps, and Rubella) cause autism. I say that it does not after extensive research I have built up a strong understanding of this topic. In my paper I will give you two points to show where I stand. my first point will be there have been multiply studies that prove that the theory is wrong. Secondly your body doesn’t react to autism as an immune problem more like a mental health problem According to the
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Contraindicated Immunizations during Pregnancy Description of disease that the vaccination would have prevented Type of Pathogen Route of Transmission Short Description of Disease (Clinical Manifestations) Varicella Chickenpox is the disease the varicella vaccine would prevent. Chickenpox is the initial activation of the varicella-zoster virus. Occurs mainly
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not immunize base their beliefs on the negative side effects and repulsive materials used in the vaccines, and many times their belief finds its basis on religious convictions. Taking away the parents’ decision of whether or not to immunize their children
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Throughout our lives we learn and discover the world through our self-regulated abilities to ambulate, laugh, hug, consume, and even breath. Yet there is an aggressive disease known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) that threatens to eliminate our most basic and human capabilities. Over the course of this research paper we will explore various aspects of ALS which include the historical context of ALS, symptoms or characteristics of the disease, causes of ALS
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