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Anti-Ulcer - Drug Facts And Information
Type of Drug: Anti-ulcer drug; prostaglandin.nnHow The Drug WorksnnMisoprostol reduces the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. It also helps to protect the stomach lining.nnUsesnnTo prevent formation of stomach ulcers in patients who are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin. For high-risk individuals taking NSAIDs who are at greater risk for developing ulcers or who are at greater risk for complications from ulcers (eg, elderly, patients
January 23, 2008
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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
What is this Condition?nnIn this syndrome, fluid builds up in the lungs and causes them to stiffen. This impairs breathing, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen in the capillaries that supply the lungs. When severe, the syndrome can cause an unmanageable and ultimately fatal lack of oxygen. However, people who recover may have little or no permanent lung damage. What Causes it?nnAdult respitatory distress syndrome is caused by:nn• aspiration of stomach contents into th
January 23, 2008
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Using Carbohydrates For Post-Exercise Recovery
During prolonged endurance exercise, if one's carbohydrate stores become significantly depressed, protein becomes an active substrate, accounting for about 12-15% of oxidized fuel How much protein used differs from workout to workout and depends onnn1) The length of exercisenn2) The intensity of exercisenn3) The frequency of training.nnOne could view all of these factors as what some scientists refer to as training volume.nnIntense aerobic and anaerobic training have been sho
January 22, 2008
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Makeup Tips For Mature Women Of Color
Because the nature of your skin is changing, your makeup routine should change as well. The makeup you wore at twenty, thirty, or forty won't necessarily complement your skin in later years. This is a time to experiment to find the shades and colors that look best on you. Don't hesitate to consult a makeup artist at a cosmetics counter if you need guidance. Here's how to stay looking forever young:nn* Reconsider your skin type. It is likely to be more dry, so if you once had
January 22, 2008
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About The Changing Family
How Roles Are ChangingnnAt their most basic, the terms mother and father describe a range of biological facts. A mother produces eggs and gives birth to children, A father's sperm fertilize the eggs and contribute half his child's genes. But these are obviously not the only differences. Human beings belong to a species with clear distinctions between male and female. Traditionally, the physical differences between men and women meant that men (being bigger and stronger) were
January 22, 2008
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Development Of Obesity
The body consists of 30 to 40 billion adipose cells (fat cells) that provide storage space for extra energy. Adipose cells may be viewed as collapsible, thin ­ walled containers with unlimited storage capacities. In prehistoric times large fat stores developed when food was available in spring and summer, and this proved biologically advantageous when winters were long and harsh and food was scarce. Energy stored in fat cells could be tapped for use later. This is not th
January 22, 2008
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Protein Quality Evaluation Methods
Biological Value (%) is calculated as retained nitrogen/ absorbed nitrogen X 100. To illustrate how this provides an evaluation of protein quality, consider a scenario in which all amino acids in a protein are used for protein synthesis. Here, retained and absorbed nitrogen would be equal and the biological value would equal 100%.nnConversely, if some indispensable amino acids are not available in the protein source, protein synthesis is impaired and some unused nitrogen is e
January 22, 2008
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What Is Vascular Disease?
Renal Disease and HypertensionnnA patient with hypertension has an increased risk of developing renal disease. In stage I renal disease, the patient has a diminished renal reserve but no symptoms of renal disease. If untreated, the condition may progress to stage II renal disease, in which the patient experiences renal insufficiency. He'll have lost over 75% of his glomerular function and will begin to experience the effects of renal disease, such as anemia and mild hyperkale
January 22, 2008
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Signs and Symptoms Of Diabetic Nephropathy
In the early stages of diabetic nephropathy, a patient usually doesn't experience symptoms. Typically, symptoms occur when her glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 20% to 30% of normal. The GFR reflects the amount of plasma that passes through the glomerulus per minute. When signs and symptoms develop, they may affect virtually every body system and include:nn* polyuria, nocturia, proteinuria, oliguria progressing to anuriann* hypertension, heart failure, pulmonary edema, peri
January 22, 2008
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Collapsed Lung
What is this Condition?nnCollapsed lung is an accumulation of air or gas between the membranes that enclose the lungs. The amount of air or gas that's trapped determines the degree of lung collapse. In a tension pneumothorax, the air in the membranes is under higher pressure than air in the adjacent lung and blood vessels. Without prompt treatment, a tension or a large pneumothorax results in fatal lung and circulatory impairment.nnPneumothorax can also be classified as open
January 22, 2008
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What Is Asbestosis?
What is this Condition?nnThis lung condition is characterized by widespread filling and inflammation of the lung spaces with asbestos fibers. It can develop as long as 15 to 20 years after regular exposure to asbestos has ended. A potent cocarcinogen, asbestos aggravates the risk of lung cancer in cigarette smokers.nnWhat Causes it?nnAsbestosis is caused by the inhalation of small asbestos fibers. These fibers move in the direction of airflow and penetrate the breathing passa
January 22, 2008
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Information About Passive Smoking, Smokeless Tobacco And Other Health Risks
Involuntary or passive smoking is associated with premature disease and death. Estimates indicate that 38,000 to 43,000 nonsmokers who are regularly exposed to environmental smoke die annually from smoking related causes. 16 The majority of these (35,000 to 40,000) die from heart disease, and 3000 die from lung cancer. There is a dose response effect. The more the nonsmoker is exposed to environmental smoke, the greater the risk for premature morbidity (illness) and mortality
January 22, 2008
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