Drug Allergy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   43 slides
Document abstract : «The designation drug allergy should be reserved for adverse drug reactions caused by immunologic mechanisms. Although drug allergies are responsible for only a few adverse drug effects, the possibility of such reactions is a daily concern of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Epidemiology and etiology. Pathogenic mechanisms. Classification. Diagnosis. Treatment. Recommendations. Bibliography....»

Chronic Poisoning

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   73 slides
Document abstract : «The chemical environment was recognized as a threat to health early in history. Well-documented outbreaks of occupational mercury and lead "poisonings" had been recorded and preventive measures implemented by 200 BC. In the Middle Ages,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition. Etiology. Lead. Etiology. Clinical Manifestations. Diagnosis. Treatment. Mercury. Etiology. Clinical Manifestations and Treatment. Arsenic. Etiology. Clinical Manifestations. Arsenic...»

Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Aging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   37 slides
Document abstract : «The process of aging produces important physiologic changes in the central nervous system, including neuroanatomic, neurotransmitter, and neurophysiologic changes. These processes result in age-related symptoms and manifestations for many older...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview. Mental status examination. Functional assessment. Adverse drug events in the elderly. Drugs with psychoactive effects. Principles of drug therapy in the elderly. Recommendations. Bibliography....»

Principles of Drug Therapy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   41 slides
Document abstract : «It is generally appreciated that under different conditions a drug may produce diverse effects, ranging from none to a desirable effect or, in other cases, an undesirable, toxic effect. Physicians must learn how to individualize the drug dosage...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pharmacokinetic principles. Absorption. First-pass effect. Bioavailability. Distribution. Volume of distribution. Elimination. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Physical Activity

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   43 slides
Document abstract : «Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. In the 1980s and 1990s, a large body of epidemiologic and clinical evidence linked regular physical activity with a variety of health benefits. Although the strength of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definitions. Epidemiology. Health benefits of physical sctivity. Coronary heart disease. Weight control. Diabetes. Osteoporosis. Health risks. Medical evaluation. Assessment and counseling. Recommendations . Bibliography....»

Social and Economic Issues in Medicine

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   38 slides
Document abstract : «Medicine is practiced in a social, economic, and political context. It takes more than excellent medical care to improve the health of patients because many of the determinants of the health of individuals and populations lie outside traditional...»

Synopsis abstract : «Social issues. Socioeconomic status. The relationship of mortality with socioeconomic status . Value of the information. Economic issues in medical care delivery. An increasingly sophisticated public. A public backlash against the perceived...»

Applications and Limitations of Diagnostic Imaging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   60 slides
Document abstract : «The traditional evaluation of the patient includes the history and physical examination and a well-planned set of diagnostic tests, often including imaging. Dramatic advances in imaging not only supplement the physical examination, but also now may...»

Synopsis abstract : «Radiographic techniques. Ultrasound. Computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging. Nuclear imaging and positron emission tomography. Angiography and interventional radiology. Principles of ordering imaging tests. Screening. Hematuria with flank...»

Applications of Statistics in the Medical Area

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   49 slides
Document abstract : «The sound practice of medicine requires the ability to use scientific evidence that is based on data and is published in the peer-reviewed medical literature. In this literature, investigators publish their findings using descriptive statistics to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Descriptive statistics. Hypothesis testing. Tests of statistical significance. Multivariable methods. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Glucocorticosteroids in Relation to Inflammatory Disease

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   42 slides
Document abstract : «For more than 50 years, glucocorticosteroids have been important agents in treating diseases characterized by inflammation and exaggerated immune responses. The pioneering work of Hench and colleagues in rheumatoid arthritis showed the possible...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pharmacology. Mechanisms of action. Clinical use of glucocorticisteroids. General principles of therapy. Systemic Glucocorticosteroid therapy. Alteration to oral therapy. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Management and Prognosis of Heart Failure

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   121 slides
Document abstract : «The cardinal manifestations of heart failure are (1) dyspnea and fatigue, which may limit exercise tolerance, and (2) fluid retention, which may lead to pulmonary and peripheral edema. Both abnormalities can impair the functional capacity and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Approaching a patient with heart failure. Prevention of heart failure. Outpatient treatment of heart failure. The concomitant use of quinidine, verapamil, spironolactone, flecainide, propafenone, and amiodarone...»

The Invasion of Bacillus

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   08/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Beep beep click click this just in: A pandemic breakout of unheard of proportions. Is it anthrax? Or clostridia? It could be, but authorities believe the culprit is Bacillus cereus (49133). B. cereus is a cousin strain to both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods and materials. The use of a Gram test. The SIM test . Results and discussion. A Gram positive, spore-forming, rod shaped bacteria . Bacillus cereus: A cousin to both anthrax and clostridium . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Effects of Gibberellins on Flowering in Grasses

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Summaries   |   08/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «For years, man has been trying to find a single chemical that triggers flowering in plants. Although this single chemical has not been found, several of the Gibberellins show promising results as an active florigen - such as GA5 and GA6 and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Results. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Coma

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/23/2007   |   .ppt   |   63 slides
Document abstract : «Consciousness, the awareness of self and environment, requires both arousal and mental content; the anatomic substrate includes both reticular activating system and cerebral cortex. Coma is a state of unconsciousness that differs from syncope in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examination and major diagnostic procedures. Fever. Asymmetry of muscle tone. Respiration. Pupils. Eyelids and eye movements. Tests. The electroencephalogram. Coma from supratentorial structural lesions. Aqueductal obstruction. The...»

Uterine Myoma

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/28/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «When numerous large tumors (especially intraligamentary mommas) are found, total abdominal hysterectomy is indicated. If the ovaries are diseased or if their blood supply has been destroyed, oophorectomy is necessary; otherwise, the ovaries should...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Types of mommas . The 'subserous'. The 'intramurals'. The 'sub mucous'. Importance of mommas in the public health. Symptoms. Treatment. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Diabetes

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2007   |   .ppt   |   30 slides
Document abstract : «Illness provoked by the deficiency of production and/or action of insulin, that drives to acute symptoms and chronic complications. The disease involves the metabolism of glucose, fats and proteins and has serious consequences in either if it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classification. Type I:Caused by the destruction of the beta cell of the pancreas. Type II:Provoked by a state of resistance to the action of insulin . Gestational diabetes. Other...»

Glacoma

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/30/2007   |   .ppt   |   31 slides
Document abstract : «Glaucoma is an alteration where the pressure of the liquid that fills the ocular globe abnormally increases, beyond the eye can tolerate. When this pressure, called intra-ocular tension, is bigger than the normal one, the risk of damages to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of glaucoma . How it affects. People who are at greater risk from glaucoma. Treatment . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Pulmonary Hypertension

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/30/2007   |   .ppt   |   23 slides
Document abstract : «It occurs when the blood pressure abnormally raises in the arteries that take the blood from the heart to the lungs. This pressure is not the same one that is measured in the medical doctor's office. When the cause of this illness is pulmonary...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Signs and symptons. Diagnosis. Treatment. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Vertigo

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .ppt   |   32 slides
Document abstract : «Sensation of movement when no movement is actually occurring. Results from peripheral or central causes or, in some instances, may be induced by medications or anxiety disorders. Patients who are elderly and have risk factors for cerebrovascular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. General prevention. Risk factors. Pathophysiology. Diagnosis. History. Tests. Differential diagnosis. General measures. Special therapy. Medication (drugs). Alert. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy has many causes and ranges in severity from mild (with normal pregnancy outcome) to life threatening for both infant and mother. Bleeding can vary from scant to excessive, from brown to bright red, and can be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Risk factors. Etiology. Diagnosis. Tests. Imaging. Differential diagnosis. Treatment. Medication (drugs). Surgery. Complications. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Forest Ecology Lab Report

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This lab was set up in order to demonstrate the diversity and at the same time scarcity of species of plants in a long island forest as an example for a very global issue. The main principles involved were the community structure and dynamics of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Tables and graphs. Discussion. Organization and writing mechanics. Strengths and areas of improvement. References....»

Effects of Allelopathic Agent on Plant Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The experiment that was performed these past few weeks involved measuring the relative growth of a soybean plant that was planted based on how much allelopathic agent we used. Allelopathic interactions are very widespread in nature, and they are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The allelopathic agent that was used was Black Walnut. The null hypothesis . Methods. The experiment set up by creating the necessary soil mixtures. Results. Discussion. References....»

Osmolarity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most fascinating systems of a cell or an organism is the way it deals with water. Every living needs water to survive and manages the intake of this precious resource differently. Water diffuses through a selectively permeable membrane...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. References....»

Water Pollution

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This article deals with a possible solution to water pollution in a Wisconsin suburb. However the results could be universally interpreted, with the method of prevention being employed in many areas of the world. The Article describes a scientist's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Adverse effects upon any body of water by human activity. Toxic pollutants . Methods. Testing absorption rate of various soils . Tests done on Mallard (aquatic bird in Hungary) when exposed to Cu and Pb. Results. Sources of...»

Structural Explanation of The paradox between High Permeability and High Conductance in a Potassium Channel

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The human body is a fascinating array of mechanisms, each perfectly sculpted to satisfy its role in the ever changing needs of our physiology. The various systems within us each rely on impulses, sent via the central or peripheral nervous systems,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The voltage gated potassium channel. The helical subunits of a voltage gated potassium channel. Permeability in order to restore resting potential. Important factors for determining why potassium ions enter a favorable...»

The Effect of Benzodiazepine Drugs on the GABA(A) Receptor

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The GABA(A) receptor plays a vital role in the mammalian brain and is responsible for a large majority of inhibitory neurotransmissions in the central nervous system (Perrine 144). The GABA(A) receptor is a member of the ionotropic (ligand gated)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The GABA(A) receptor. An accidental scientific discovery. New benzodiazepines. Positive effects of benzodiazepines. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Vitiligo

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «An acquired, slowly progressive depigmenting condition in small or large areas of the skin due to the disappearance of previously active melanocytes Focal (including segmental) vitiligo: 1 to a few scattered macules, occasionally in a dermatomal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Alert. Pediatric considerations. Pregnancy considerations. General prevention. Epidemiology. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diagnosis. Tests. Pathological findings. Treatment. Bibliography....»

Vaginismus (the inability of a woman to withstand penetration)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   20 slides
Document abstract : «Involuntary painful contraction of perineal muscles and levator ani prior to or during vaginal intercourse. The experience of or even the anticipation of pain on vaginal entry causes these muscles to contract, occluding the vaginal opening and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Risk factors. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diafnosis. Tests. Treatment. Special therapy. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Adenosis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Adenosis is a term used to describe nonepithelialized columnar glandular epithelium in the vagina. At ~15th week of embryological development, the Mullerian system, which forms the upper 2/3 of the vagina, fuses with the invaginating cloaca, which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Etiology. Diagnosis. Tests. Differential diagnosis. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Population Ecology Using D.melanogaster and D. Virilis

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the "Population Ecology Experiment", fruit flies were used to investigate the factors that enhanced and limited population growth in these species alone as well as in the presence of other species. In this experiment, the effects of high and low...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Data. Discussion. References....»

Cardiovascular lab report focusing on Amphibian Heart

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The heart is an integral part of the cardiovascular system in the body of vertebrates. It provides the pressure needed for the blood to be pumped to different parts of the body. The heart maintains the flow of blood throughout the whole...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the heart. Sustaining a certain rhythm. The affect of drugs on the rhythmic beating of the heart . The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system . The cardiac cycle. The procedure as written in Foundations of...»

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