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- 4941: Cancer in American
- Cancer in American In modern society cancer is the disease most feared by the majority of people throughout the world, supplanting the "white death," or tuberculosis, of the last century; the "black death," or bubonic plague, of the Middle Ages; and the leprosy of biblical times. Cancer has been known and described throughout history, although its greater prevalence today is undoubtedly due to the conquest by medical science ...
- 4942: The Human Brain
- ... form of dementia, a type of disorder in which various tissues of the brain are gradually destroyed. The results of such process include speech disturbances, short-term memory loss, disorientation, loss of mental faculties and death. Alzheimer's is not bound by age limits. It affects not only the elderly, as most dementias do, but sometimes even attacks young adults. There is no known cure for this disease, but research continues ... caused by inflammations and collections of pus between the membranes. Meningitis can be treated by antibiotics, but treatment has to be immediate since sometimes the pressure caused by the collected fluids and pus can cause death. Vaccinations are also available against bacterial meningitis. Neurology is truly a fascinating science. It allows humans to explore the mysteries of the brain and therefore allows them to see why man behaves like he does ...
- 4943: Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disease that destroys mental and physical functioning in human beings, and invariably leads to death. It is the fourth leading cause of adult death in the United States. Alzheimer's creates emotional and financial catastrophe for many American families every year. Fortunately, a large amount of progress is being made to combat Alzheimer's disease every year. To fully ...
- 4944: LOTTEY
- ... In life everyone has a certain way of living each with there own destiny. "THE LOTTERY" is somewhat like life because there is always a chance to take. In life the one thing guaranteed is death. In The Lottery it only guarantees a chance to win or lose. Playing "lotto" the game of chance has to do with luck. There is no luck in destiny; it is just a way of ... June 27th, Bill Hutchinson's good luck turned into Mrs. Hutchinson's bad luck. Her bad luck came about when Bill picks a slip which is marked with a black dot. The black dot symbolizes death. She felt that " He didn't have enough time to take any paper he wanted, It wasn't fair"(Jackson 298). Since Bill didn't protest that, his family is now marked. This is where ...
- 4945: Should Marijuana be Legalized for Medical Purposes?
- ... Claim V). In this classification system, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, grouped with heroin, LSD, hashish, methaqualone, and designer drugs. These are drugs having “unpredictable effects, and [causing] severe psychological or physical dependence, or death” (Claim V). A closer analysis of the DEA's Federal Scheduling system reveals that, according to various studies by physicians on both sides of the legalization debate, marijuana does not meet the requirements of a Schedule I drug, but not those of Schedule II. The difference between the two classes is that Schedule I drugs may lead to death, while those on Schedule II are less likely to do so. Proponents of legalization cite information that indicates marijuana is a relatively “safe” drug. “There is no known case of overdose; on the basis of ...
- 4946: BAG OF BONES
- ... a terrific example of his best writing techniques combined. The main character, Mike Noonan, is an acclaimed writer who recently lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. He is still in mourning, and since her death has been unable to write (known as “writer’s block”) “I walked around, touching things, looking at things, seeing them new. Jo seemed everywhere to me…I put my face in my hands and cried ... you want to let me finish my bi’ness. Do you hear me, boy? Stand clear! Mind me, now!”(506-507). She was raped and killed by Max Devore’s Father, and ever since her death has been haunting the offspring of the murderers to the point that they kill themselves and their offspring. Since Kyra is of the Devore’s bloodline, Sarah is trying to have her killed, and that ...
- 4947: The Battle Against AIDS
- ... appetite and weight, diarrhea, yeast infections of the mouth and vagina, and night sweats. HIV commonly causes a severe "wasting syndrome," resulting in substantial weight loss, a general decline in health, and, in some cases, death. The virus often infects the brain and nervous system. There HIV may cause dementia, a condition characterized by sensory, thinking, or memory disorders. HIV infection of the brain also may cause movement or coordination problems ... s sarcoma, and cytomegalovirus retinitis are the most common. People with AIDS eventually contract at least one of these diseases. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs, is the leading cause of death among AIDS patients. Yeast infections of the esophagus cause severe pain when swallowing and result in weight los s and dehydration. Kaposi's sarcoma is a form of cancer that usually arises in the skin ...
- 4948: The Effects of Alcohol on People
- ... also effect the body's abnormalities. ( Pittman , page 3 ) In other cases alcoholism or a serve drinking problem can impair the intellectual facilities. ( Pittman , page 3 ) Alcohol related traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States of America for the people between the age of one and thirty four. In nineteen ninety five forty one percent of accidents were alcohol related or involved an alcoholic beverage. ( Hingson ... has its own disease , which is a disease called alcoholism . Alcoholism is when people get addicted to alcohol or products that contain alcohol. In the United States alcoholism is one of the leading causes of death. (Pittman, page 1 ) Between ten and twenty million Americans suffers from or to alcoholism. Two out if every three women under the age of thirty five are or have been treated for alcoholism. (Pittmam , page ...
- 4949: Karl Marx 3
- ... and attended all meetings. This ended his isolation period and his name became famous with the revolutionary spirit symbolized by the Paris Commune. The last ten years of his life is known as a slow death. During these years, he was afflicted with various medical problems including apoplexy, bronchitis, etc. Although Marx s influence was not great during his life, after his death his works grew with the strength of the working class. His ideas and theories became known as Marxism, and has been used to shape the ideas of most European and Asian countries. The strength of ...
- 4950: The Human Heart
- ... processes. It also helps to maintain a consistent body temperature, circulate hormones, and flight infections. The brain cells are very dependent on a constant supply of oxygen. If the circulation to the brain is stopped, death ensues shortly. Since heart attacks are the number-one cause of death in the United States, the heart gets a great deal of attention. The heart's wall has three parts, Muscle tissue, or myocardium, is the middle layer. The inner layer, or endocardium, that lines the ...
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