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Clostridium difficile colitis
Clostridium difficile colitis
Overview of Clostridium difficile colitis
C. difficile was first identified in 1935. At that time, C. difficile was found to be a part of the normal bacterial colonic flora in newborns and was subsequently shown to produce a toxin that was lethal in mice, although ...
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Table of Contents
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis4
Background4
Morphology4
Pathophysiology4
Risk factors5
Etiology5
Epidemiology6
Clinical features6
Tests and Diagnosis7
Treatment of ALS7
Conclusion7
Abstract
The motor neurons of the spinal cord and the brain are the targets of injury in a fairly large number of sporadic and hereditary neurodegenerative disorders, as well as in certain types of infections (e.g. poliomyelitis) and some ...
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AIDS
Introduction
Between 1981 and 2005, nearly one million individuals living in America were diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (Centers for Disease Control; CDC, 2005). Approximately 40,000 individuals acquire the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) each year (CDC, 2005). To understand the characterization of HIV/AIDS, one must be aware of the ...
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CLINICAL PAPER
Clinical Paper - A Personal Journey into addiction & Mental illness
Clinical Paper - A Personal Journey into addiction & Mental illness
The perception of a separation or rejection or impending loss of external structures can trigger at the person with borderline personality disorder changes the image of oneself, one's ...
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Is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation More Effective than Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Treatment of Major Depression
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to enlighten and explore transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroconvulsive therapy in a holistic manner. The core objective of the paper is to characterize the approaches that are used by ...
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Whistle blowing In the Nursing Profession
Abstract
The research paper contains the whistle blowing in the profession of nursing. An act is under taken in order to disclose any illegal act or unethical act being acted in the hospital. The research paper tells us about the case that has happen and the ...
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Herpes and Fever Blisters
Herpes and Fever Blisters
Etiology of the condition
Herpes, also known as herpesvirus 2 is a disease that is transmitted by means of saliva i.e. it can be transmitted sexually or by drinking in the same glass etc. Herpes is caused by a mixture of viruses of the same ...
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The Science behind Pain Medicine Addiction/Narcotics
Outline
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement states that there is an adverse effect of narcotics and pills addiction on human health.
This paper makes an analysis on the science behind the pill and narcotics addiction and its effects on people.
Introduction
It introduces clear definition of addiction with ...
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The Evolution of Health Care Ethics
The Evolution of Health Care Ethics
Introduction
Issues with the medical treatment s and healthcare measures create difficulty for the patient, his family as well as healthcare practitioners. Healthcare practices extensively involve moral responsibilities and professional guidelines. Ethics and morality go together and makes us ...
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Epidemiological Intelligence Project: Cameroon Part 2
Epidemiological Intelligence Project: Cameroon Part 2
Health Situation in Cameroon
Health and Human Development in Cameroon are still very low. According to WHO, there would be a doctor for 10,400 inhabitants in Cameroon. According to the World Report on Human Development 2007-2008, the country is ranked 144th ...