Opium, a highly addictive narcotic consumes a reddish-brown color to the eye and is very heavily scented; prepared from the opium poppy. It has been used as an analgesic and an antispasmodic. While opium is made up of a “cocktail” of drugs, the most active is morphine. In recent years, other derivatives for example heroin have been widely used.(IC) Studies have shown that as many or up to 50 alkaloids can be derived from opium and further processed. It distinctively originates from two groups, phenanthrones
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Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a common neurologic disease of horses in the Americas; it has been reported in most of the contiguous 48 states of the USA, southern Canada, Mexico, and several countries in Central and South America. In other countries, EPM is seen sporadically in horses that previously have spent time in the Americas. Etiology and Epidemiology Most cases of EPM are caused by an Apicomplexan protozoan, Sarcocystis neurona. Horses are infected by ingestion of S neurona
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intake. According to my Intake and DRI goals, sodium intake exceeds DRI. Ways to improve this would be to one. Choose frozen entrees with the lowest amount of sodium (aim for less than 800 mg per entree). 2. Buy unsalted crackers and low fat chips (aim for less than 250 mg/serving for crackers and less than 350 mg for low fat chips). 3. Most important always read food labels to determine the amount of sodium per serving. My enhanced plan is a well balanced diet; each meal should consist of the proper
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respectively); and microaglutination test for Leptospirosis. All animals were submitted to the FTAI protocol: D0 = intravaginal P4 device (Cronipress, Biogenesis Bagó) and application of 2 mg estradiol benzoate (Bioestrogen, Biogénesis Bagó); D8 = intravaginal device removal + 0.5 mg estradiol cipionate (E.C.P, Zoetis) and 25 mg D-cloprostenol sodium (Croniben, Biogénesis Bagó) and FTAI after 48 hours. Body condition score (BCS) were measured on D0 and pregnancy diagnostic were performed on D40. Data were
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Energy Drinks: An Assessment of Their Market Size, Consumer Demographics, Ingredient Profile, Functionality, and Regulations in the United States M.A. Heckman, K. Sherry, and E. Gonzalez de Mejia ABSTRACT: The consumption of energy drinks is rapidly increasing, as demonstrated by their large market growth. The targeted demographic group is teenagers, young adults, 18 to 34 y old; although expansion into nontraditional markets is also occurring. It is claimed that energy drinks can offer an increased
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At Tijuana Flats, we’re always Keepin’ it Fresh. Since we opened in 1995, we have made it a priority to use only the highest quality ingredients for our guests. We use zero trans-fatty acid (TFA) cooking oils, 100 percent hormone free, white meat chicken, pork and steak, fresh produce, and all of our menu items are lard free. All our food is made fresh daily – no microwaves. For those of you looking to cut a few calories, we offer the option to substitute your flour tortilla with a whole-wheat tortilla
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gru NURSES RESPOSIBILITY | Instruct patient to take acamprosate exactlyas prescribed, even if a relapse occurs,and to seek help for a relapse.•Warn patient that acamprosate won’treduce symptoms of alcohol withdrawal ifrelapse occurs followed by cessation.• Urge caregivers to monitor patient for evidenceof depression (lack of appetite orinterest in life, fatigue, excessive sleeping,difficulty concentrating) or suicidal tendenciesbecause a small number ofpatients taking acamprosate have attemptedsuicide
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About Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis can be defined as a life threatening and sometimes fatal allergic reaction. It is an allergic reaction that involves several organ systems simultaneously. When you are experiencing this severe reaction, symptoms will manifest in the lungs, skin, throat, nose, or gastrointestinal tract. This type of allergic episode is sometimes called anaphylactic shock, although you may experience this severe allergic event without going into shock, and this would entail a precipitous
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Aminoglutethimide, often used at a dose of 250 mg two to three times daily, prevents conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone. In an original study of 33 patients with Cushing disease receiving a 250-mg dosage of amino-glutethimide three times daily; Gross, Mindea, Chandler and Batjer noted a clinical and biochemical remission rate of 42%, the latter defined as a 50% reduction in morning serum cortisol levels or a return to normal limits. According to the authors (Gross, Mindea, Chandler and Batjer)
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EDTA until the indicator color changed from red to pure blue 4. The titration was repeated thrice to achieve consistent results. Calculations and result 1 ml 0.01 M EDTA = 1 MG CaCO3 After three titration the result obtained were 6.8, 6.6 and 6.7. We know, 1 ml = 1mg CaCo3 6.8 = 6.8 mg CaCo3 100 ml – 6.8 mg CaCo3 1ml – 6.8/100ml 1000 – 68mg/l of hardness. Precaution : Conical flask should me moved back and fro till the color change is sharp from red to blue. Comments: Hardness
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