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- 521: Technology And The Future Of W
- ... Internet and other information technologies encourage democracy and global egalitarianism. Furthermore he envisions a new generation of computers so human and intelligent that they are thought of more as companions and colleagues rather than mechanical aids. Jones (1990) points out a number of elements relating to the adoption of new technology that have no precedent in economic history and suggests that there is a compelling case for the rapid development of ...
- 522: Ebola Virus
- ... of a culture from any of the three sources. With such a high mortality rate of 70% to 90%, it is obvious that there is no cure for such a powerful virus. In comparison to AIDS (level 2) the Ebola virus is at a level 4 pathogen, only the deadliest known to man get this classification, yet the range of severity could be relatively mild or fatal. That leaves a lot ...
- 523: Bridging Technology And Academ
- ... medium between the instructor and students. Course Web sites can include various components, as deemed necessary by the instructor. Generally, the traditional syllabus should be presented, including information about the instructor, the department, and teaching aids. Campus resources such as the library, the computing center, and administrative offices can be "linked" if they have Web sites. Any other resource in electronic, word processed or print format can also be added to ...
- 524: Birth Control
- ... It is not regarded as an alternative to regular oral contraception or barrier conception. Barrier contraception, such as the use of condoms, offers the added benefit of lowering the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of emergency doses of birth control pills. Other potential side effects are headaches, breast tenderness and dizziness. In rare cases, blood clotting may occur in the legs or ...
- 525: Genomics
- ... by creating the $175 million genomics initiative called Genome Canada (Kendro 20). Provided that the proper precautions are taken, genomics can greatly improve the standard of living worldwide. We may soon see cures to cancer, AIDS, and many other illnesses, and the worlds economy could potentially flourish like never before. Works Cited Enriquez, Juan. "Genomics and the World's Economy." Science v281 n5379. August 14, 1998. 925-926. Kendro, Wayne ...
- 526: Muscular Dystrophy
- ... only contribute to muscle wasting. Individualized physical therapy regimens started at the time of diagnosis promote flexibility, delay the onset of contractures and may be helpful to maintain muscle strength and function. Occupational therapy and aids such as leg and ankle braces can also help. A nutritional diet and vitamins are another way to help maintain the affected persons quality of life. Some boys with DMD seem to have highly ...
- 527: Meth
- ... can cause: angry, hostile, and anxious feelings, violent behaviors, confusion, mental illness, increased physical activity, loss of appetite, increased heart rate, inability to sleep, strokes can occur, chest pain, increased blood pressure, irregular heart rate, aids and HIV through the use of needles, dependence, tolerance, addiction, and can cause psychosis. The use of Meth is going up. In 1995, 3.9% of high school seniors had used it. That's an ...
- 528: Animal Research
- ... one of many investigative techniques available. We believe that although animal experiments are sometimes intellectually seductive, they are poorly suited to addressing the urgent health problems of our era, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, AIDS and birth defects." He goes on further to say that animal experiments can not only mislead researchers but even contribute to illnesses or deaths by failing to predict any toxic effect on drugs. The majority ...
- 529: Mycardial Infarction
- ... conditions and may be diagnosed with blood cultures and possibly be treated with antibiotics. This type of condition usually occurs in people over the age of 45 and those with compromising conditions as found in AIDs patients or drug abusers. Psychosocial factors may play a role in heart conditions. Some tests have suggested that conscientious people may be more likely to have good health habits, follow sound advice, and cooperate with ...
- 530: Mononucleosis 2
- ... no sure way to prevent mono because it is so highly contagious and there are no vaccines for it. Obviously a person should avoid contact with anyone who is infected with mono. A person with AIDS, and transplant recipients need to be extra careful because contracting EBV can lead to cancer. (7) EBV can lead to other Illnesses other than mono. Burkitt s lymphoma patients usually have high antibodies of EBV ...
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