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Tetanus Tommy J. Champion Georgia Northwestern Technical College Introductory Microbiology Curtis Wright November 22, 2016   Tetanus Tetanus is an infection caused by the Clostridium tetani bacteria, also written C. tetani. The C. tatani bacterium is gram-positive and shaped like a slender rod, once it has developed a terminal spore it may resemble a drumstick (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). The actual bacteria are heat sensitive and cannot survive when there is

Many people go throughout life wondering why they have it so bad and what they can do to make it better. Those are people that are very selfish and have no clue about life and people that have real everyday problems. Do you know what cerebral palsy is? How it’s caused? Where on your body it effect you? Have you ever thought about how a child can be born with something they can’t control? Most people would just argue with a doctor doing something wrong or something can’t be developed right after

Encephalitis, also known as inflammation of the brain is a rare condition that causes an irritation, swelling of the brain and in most cases nerve damage. Viral and bacterial encephalitis can easily be mistaken as the flu with shocking long-term effects. In many cases, encephalitis does not last long and has a mild effect. “However, in some cases encephalitis can be life-threatening. About 10,000 to 20,000 cases of encephalitis are reported each year in the United States” (Ehrlich, 2014). There are

Epilepsy, also called a seizure disorder, is a disease that affects many people around the world. Epilepsy causes people to have epileptic seizures. This illness causes about 50,000 deaths each year and believe it or not, the harm that a person could inflict on themselves is more dangerous that the seizure itself. Since Epilepsy is a seizure disorder, most of the symptoms are actually symptoms due to seizures. Symptoms also vary depending on what type of seizure the person is having; however most

anti-malarial drug. On the other hand, novel heterocyclic compounds have been synthesized by synthetic chemist due to their excellent pharmacological activities. These heterocyclic molecules are biological active as antifungal [11], antidepressant [12-13] anticonvulsant [14-15], anti-inflammatory [16], antibacterial [17], antitumor [18] and more (Figure-2). Figure-2: Biological active heterocyclic molecules Heterocyclic compounds heaving other important commercial or industrial applications such as fungicides

Anti-Epileptic Medication Coverage Overview Prescription drug coverage is a challenge in the United States today. As this issue is addressed on the State and National level, challenges continue to be addressed. The topic of anti-epileptic drug treatment is one topic which has been presented to many states. The concern being brand name drugs versus generic drugs, the bioequivalence of anti-epileptic drugs and the cost. The passing of Generic drugs is beneficial to patients for savings, insurance

TREATMENT FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA Schizophrenia currently has no cure, but there are various treatments that can be utilized to manage its symptoms. The first step to adequately treat a schizophrenic patient is a correct diagnosis; Tsuang, Glatt, and Faraone (2011) write that, “Differential diagnoses are crucial in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia to rule out other conditions” (p. 13). After a conclusive diagnosis, treatment options are discussed and “neuroleptics are usually first choice for

Radix Paeoniae Alba (RPA), a well-known Chinese herbal, (‘Bai-Shao’ in Chinese) has been widely used in Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. It is made from the root of P. lactiflora after boiling in water and peeling off the bark (China Pharmacopoeia Committee, 2010). Its constituents have been recognized as valuable traditional herbal medicines used for the treatment of diseases with a long history in TCM (Fang et al., 2009). Empirical evidence suggests that various peony root preparations

ABSTRACT Bipolar disorder or manic depression causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior—from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. More than just a fleeting good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days, weeks, or months. And unlike ordinary mood swings, the mood changes of bipolar disorder are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function. SYMPTOMS Bipolar Symptoms Bipolar disorder

Introduction This case study is focused on Marika who will not disclose her real age, however she states she is in her 80s. Marika lives in a granny flat on her son Bronco’s property and has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and also has the following conditions: osteoarthritis, hypertension, is overweight and has a history of falls and delirium. Marika has never smoked or drank alcohol. The case study will address the appropriate nursing care necessary for Marika’s osteoporosis while also acknowledging