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    waiting list is just too long. Furthermore, there multiple advantages of obtaining a kidney in the U.S, but isn’t worthy compare to its disadvantages. However, getting a kidney apart from the U.S has benefits for those in developing and poor countries. Overall, they’re a generous amount of statements to prove why the illegal kidney trade is essential. Their multiple judgement that supports the waiting list for the United States of America is just too long. The overall U.S waiting list a person

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    In 2009, there were 154,324 patients on the waiting list for an organ in the United States. Because of the lack of availability of organs, the grim reality is that only 18% received a transplant and 25 patients per day died while still on the waiting list. To alleviate this situation, a nationwide policy of compensation and incentives for organ donation will be implemented. The problems plaguing the current state of organ transplantation are more multidimensional than numbers. Issues are present

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    Organ and tissue donations save lives. Each year, Americans receive tens of thousands of organ and tissue transplants. In many cases, recipients who were near death go on to lead full and productive lives. Organ and tissue donation also helps bring closure to grieving families. Several studies have shown that knowing that a loved one's death was able to help others live fuller lives serves as a great comfort in a time of sorrow. Although many people are reluctant to register as organ and tissue donors

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    legally active areas in the field of medicine.” Back when abortion was illegal there were many deaths that occurred due to illegal abortions. Abortion can emotionally affect each woman differently. Some may be fine afterwards but some may

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    mental health exam

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    Chronic Heart Failure Exacerbation Preparation Questions 1. List the risk factors for chronic left-sided heart failure related to coronary artery disease. Coronary Artery disease, Hypertension, Substance abuse, Dysrhythmias, Diabetes mellitus, Smoking/tobacco use, Obesity 2. Explain the cause of the compensations for chronic heart failure. Insufficient cardiac output causes compensatory mechanisms work to improve cardiac output. They include, sympathetic nervous system stimulation, Renin=angiotensin

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    of prolific instances of gun related violence, far higher than any first world nation. From the year Whether it be a homicide or suicide, if one turned on the local news station or CNN, it is now but assured that at least one story would pertain to gun violence. To better put in context, from 2003 to 2012, there have been 313,045 deaths directly related to guns (Firearm violence). In contrast Switzerland, another first world nation, has seen very little gun related violence despite boasting some

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    to describe his life changing illness, and try to connect with the reader on an emotional level that was unmatched. The audience of this piece was young adults who could relate to the sense of success of his bestseller list with their own achievements, but also the feeling of death when they become

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    will not stop as long as people have access to assault weapons, or any weapons for that matter. Some people against gun control would compromise and ban only assault weapons, but it is not only assault weapons that are used for mass shootings, the list of firearms that have been used in mass shootings range from handguns, all the way up to high-powered rifles. The gunman of Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, killed 32 students and teachers, used only a 9mm pistol. Technology has advanced and people

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    More than thirty-three thousand people die at the hands of guns every year, and almost two thirds of those deaths are suicides (Hauser). Mass shootings have almost become a common occurrence, and an occurrence that the general public is becoming numb to. The federal government should create laws and regulations on gun ownership. These regulations should include, a restricted weapons list, a buyback program, federal license and registration for gun owners, and universal background checks. In this

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    long-term shortage of food that leads to widespread hunger and sometimes death to millions of people. Granted, many of you may be aware of what famine might be, however, there are very few if not any of you that have experienced this firsthand. Unfortunately, the people of Somalia and Ethiopia don’t happen to be as fortunate as us. Everyday thousands of people continue to die from starvation, dehydration, diseases, and the list can go on. Both Somalia and Ethiopia are located within the

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