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Down's Syndrome
<view this essay>.... However, most children with Down's syndrome today will walk and talk,
many will read and write, go to ordinary school, and look forward to a semi-
independent adult life. (Platt and Carlson, 1992)
Facts on Down Syndrome
*Down syndrome is not a lethal anomaly. One to two percent of persons
born with this disorder have uncorrectable heart defects at birth. The average
life expectancy for all others is now beyond age 55 years.
*Today less than 5% of persons with Down syndrome have severe-to-
profound mental retardation. The majority are on the border of mild-to-moderate
mental retardation, and some are exhibiting normal IQ scores today.
*The average .....
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Garlic
<view this essay>.... a range
of reasons why is important to us but there are things we need to be
aware of though.
For about 5000 years garlic has been known to reduce blood cholestrol
levels. Garlic tastes very hot, dry, and pungent. The cloves (a part of the
garlic plant) are used mostly for infections, especially for such symptoms as:
chest problems, some digestive disorders, blood sugar levels; and so, can be
helpful in later-onsets of diabetes. Sometimes, the cloves are efffective for
some types of skin infections and acne. Garlic is best used if it is fresh.
Things to be aware of about garlic: Garlic acts as a natural heating
element inside the human vody; and can .....
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Synthetic Drugs Of Abuse
<view this essay>.... when compared to the precursor. The first acceptet semi-synthetic drug
for medical use was heroine. Many semi-synthetic drugs followed. After a longer
period fully synthetic drugs appeared. Among theese where : ephedrine,
amphetamine, methamphetamine, phenylpropanoleamine (appetite suppresant),
nitroglycerine and amylnitrite. Amphetamine, methamphetamine and amylnitrite
were abused for their pleasant pharmacological response. Amphetamine and
methamphetamine was used as a recreational drug, which made the user restless,
euphoric and alert. Amylnitrite produced strong rushes of euphoria. The average
man could not seem to control his/hers use of the drugs, and as .....
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Aspirin
<view this essay>.... of the time. Hoffmann figured that the acidity of the salicylate made
it hard on the stomach's lining. He began looking for a less acidic formulation.
His search led him to the synthesization of acetylsalicylic acid. The compound
shared the therapeutic properties of other salicylates, but caused less stomach
irritation. ASA reduced fever, relieved moderate pain, and, at higher doses,
alleviated rheumatic fever and arthritic conditions.
Though Hoffmann was confident that ASA would prove more affective than
other salicylates, but his superiors incorrectly stated that ASA weakens the
heart and that physicians would not subscribe it. Hoffmann' .....
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The Digestive System: How It Works
<view this essay>.... occurs inside the cell. Intracelular digestion is also found in some higher animals such as mussels and sponges. Muscles, for instance, filter algae and other tiny organisms from the water and digest them within the cells of a special digestive gland. Intracellular digestion occurs even in some animals that consume large pieces of food; the prey captured by Hydra, for example, is partly digested in the coelenteron, a gut-like cavity, and the residue is completely digested in cells of the body wall. Scientists believe that intracellular digestion in organisms such as Hydra has evolved from such protozoans as amoebae and paramecia.
In most higher animals .....
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The Issue Of HIV And AIDS
<view this essay>.... and it needs to be addressed now. The epidemic of HIV/AIDS is on the rise in the state of Virginia. As many as 15,000 residents may be infected with the virus and not be aware of it and the majority of these victims are between the ages of twenty and forty. The only solution to this problem, as is the only solution to any problem, is prevention through education. Of course it is easy to hand out literature and condoms to adults, but are they really going to listen? As a community, we can encourage HIV/AIDS testing, but will it be taken advantage of? Since these are adults being familiarized with HIV/AIDS, how to contract it, the consequences, and the raw .....
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Bell's Palsy
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What does this mean in simple terms?
Simply put, Bell's Palsy occurs when the nerves that control the facial muscles get pinched, swollen or damaged in some way, resulting in a temporary paralysis that causes one side of the face and/or eyelid to droop and sag. This disorder comes on suddenly, sometimes overnight.
Symptoms of Bell's Palsy:
Sudden facial paralysis of one side of the face, including muscles of eyelid.
Flat expressionless features
Distorted smiles and frowns
Pain on the effected side of the face, ears, skull
Changes in taste, salivation or tear formation
Face may feel stiff and pulled to one side
Headache
Sen .....
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Psychology: Human Development
<view this essay>.... ideas concerning human development. Each theorist developed ideas
and stages for human development. Their theories on human development had human
beings passing through different stages. Each theory differed on what these
stages were. These theories also differed with their respect towards
paradigmatic assumptions, learning and development, and relationship towards
educational practice.
Freud is known as the father of psychology. Although some of his work
has been dismissed, most of it still holds weight in the world of psychology.
Freud believed that human development was fueled by inner forces. He believed
the most powerful of all inner forces was our sexu .....
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