Genes are what makes us who we are. The DNA in our cells is the building block for all life. These genetic codes are unique to creating proteins, cells, muscle, tissues and organs as well as giving us our characteristics varying from hair colour to our height. They can also tell us extremely important information whether we may be at higher risks to specific diseases and also how our bodies will react to different courses of drug treatment. These principles are used in modern day uses of pers...
According to the 1995 National Nutrition Survey, sitting down to have breakfast has become a common problem in many Australian families, since these people are under constant pressure to be on time for work and school (Williams 2007). The issue of skipping breakfast has attracted considerable media attention, for it has been found to cause various detrimental effects, such as poor cognitive brain performance, low basal metabolic rate, and increased snack temptation by mid-morning of foods tha...
Material method discussed here is different from research proposal as material and method proposed in it was taken from one paper which explains about the encapsulation of ciprofloxacin in PLA microsphere so by giving the reference of this paper material and method for the preparation of microspheres for chlorhexidine was proposed. In this completely different method and materials have been mentioned because the paper from which it is taken explains about the preparation of nanocapsules of ch...
The selection of wound types has resulted in a wide range of wound dressings with new products often begun to target different aspects of the wound healing process. The perfect dressing has to accomplish fast healing at acceptably price with minimal annoyance to the patient. Also important is the use of biological polymers as tissue engineered scaffolds and skin grafts. Direct delivery of these agents to the wound site is preferable, mainly when systemic delivery could cause organ injury beca...
As a teenager, John was diagnosed as a chronic cocaine abuser. As a result, he has suffered from different oral, systemic, and mental behavioral problems. John is a 42 year old male. He smokes ½ pack of cigarettes per day and drinks around eight alcoholic beverages per day. John also works for an industrial company in Sioux City, IA. He enjoys hunting, watching television, movies, playing video games, watching baseball, and college basketball. He also enjoys the company of his four year old o...
Historically in Aboriginal cultures, pregnancy and childbirth were regarded as sacred events that were part of the natural life cycle governed by the Creator. The birth of a child signified new life and the powerful balance between the spiritual and physical worlds. A women`s ability to give the life and raise children, therefore placed her in a highly esteemed, sacred, authoritative and respected role within Aboriginal cultures. "Reproductive roles were central to women`s claims to social pr...
Plasma Glucose (fasting Sample) This is the "Gold standard" test for the diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The reference range for this test is between 4-6 mmol/l4,5. The patient's fasting blood glucose level, 12mmol/l, is far above the reference range confirming that he is suffering from DM. If they have not already been, urine ketone tests and serum Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase, islet cell and insulin antibody tests should be performed to rule out Type I DM and confirm the diagnosis of Ty...
According to the 1995 National Nutrition Survey, sitting down to have breakfast has become a common problem in many Australian families, since these people are under constant pressure to be on time for work and school (Williams 2007). The issue of skipping breakfast has attracted considerable media attention, for it has been found to cause various detrimental effects, such as poor cognitive brain performance, low basal metabolic rate, and increased snack temptation by mid-morning of foods tha...
The disease burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) is greatly felt worldwide as suggested by some available data, prominently in both temperate and tropical regions. Ascaris lumbricoides, one of the important causes of STH infections in humans particularly in children, is the largest nematode that infects the intestinal tract of humans and is the most common of the intestinal roundworms infecting an estimated 1.3 billion individuals in the Asia Pacific Region, 478 million of which are...
A. Research Question: What are the major challenges related to implementation of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in rural Australian hospitals? B. Aim of Research: The Baby Friendly Hospital initiative (BFHI) with its ten steps is considered attainable and its benefits are firmly accepted globally (Hannula et al., 2008, Rosenberg et al., 2008, WHO/UNICEF, 2009, Caldeira and Goncalves, 2007). To become Baby Friendly, a hospital or a birthing centre requires strong and supportive leade...
