Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a versatile gram negative bacterium that grows in soil, marshes, and coastal marine habitats, as well as on plant and animal tissues. People with cystic fibrosis, burn victims, individuals with cancer, and persons infected with HIV are particularly at risk of disease resulting from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Unlike many environmental bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa has a remarkable capacity to cause disease in susceptible hosts. It
sweat glands, the respiratory system, digestive system and the reproductive system. In the lungs defects in the CFTR protein results in airway surface liquid depletion, triggering a cascade of events resulting in infection and inflammation [1]. This essay will discuss the molecular mechanisms involved in cystic fibrosis and outline the symptoms and possible treatment available and being developed. Cystic Fibrosis is the result of a genetic mutation in the CFTR gene on chromosome 7. This disease is more
potentially life threatening abnormalities. Maintaining the mechanics of breathing allows the respiratory functions, vital to the homeostatic balance to remain prosperous and improve the prognosis of the recovering patient. During the course of this essay the use of respiratory support techniques will be critically reviewed in terms of the issues surrounding the administration of invasive and non-invasive respiratory support techniques, the legal and ethical implications of mechanically ventilating
Grading Summary These are the automatically computed results of your exam. Grades for essay questions, and comments from your instructor, are in the "Details" section below. Date and Time Started: 9/30/2014 4:52:19 PM Time Spent: 1 h , 28 min , 07 secs Points Received: 42 / 100 (42%) Question Type: # Of Questions: # Correct: Multiple Choice 50 21 Grade Details - Missed Questions Question 1. Question : A 32 Y/O female present to the clinic with 2 week H/O stabbing jaw pain 8/10 with lightening-like
merely switching on our televisions where we are bombarded with advertisements for both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria contrary to the view of the past when only so-called ‘bad’ bacteria was ever talked about, so what has changed? This essay will address the facts about bacteria including their ideal conditions for growth as well as looking at specific examples of how they can be both helpful and harmful to humans. So what are bacteria? In simple terms bacteria are microscopic
Cultural safety is patient centred-care. This statement is debated within the following essay. Discussed are definitions of cultural safety and patient-centred care. Cultural safety is debated, alongside how policies, models of health, quality issues and health informatics impact on health care. Science and learning needs are articulated within the debate professional issues analysed. Finally, a conclusive opinion is made to complete the debate. Patient-centred care has been defined as a delivery
initially confessed. D) genetic testing revealed that the two murdered girls were killed by two different people. E) the DNA evidence was not convincing enough to convict the suspect. Answer: C Topic: Opening Essay Skill: Factual Recall 2) Biotechnology A) is a modern scientific discipline that has existed for only a few decades. B) is strictly concerned with the manipulation of DNA. C) has only been used successfully