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Hyperkinetic Children
Number of pages: 8 | Number of words: 2143.... performance in many
low-structure situations. Many parents rate the onset of abnormal activity in
their child when it is and infant or toddler. Abnormal sleep patterns are
frequently mentioned, the child objects to taking naps, he also seems to need
less sleep, and becomes very stubborn at bedtime. Then, when the child is
seemingly exhausted, hyperactive behavior may increase. Family history studies
show that hyperactivity, which is more common in boys than in girls, may be a
hereditary trait, as are some other traits (reading disabilities or enuresis-bed
wetting). Certain .....
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Herpes-Simplex: Type 2
Number of pages: 2 | Number of words: 483.... has actually been developed.
The second type of the herpes simplex virus, however, is the usual cause
of genital herpes. Herpes infections of the genital area have become
increasingly common, going along with a rise in general of many sexually
transmitted diseases. Sometimes accompanied by headache and fever, the condition
usually begins with a mild itching, followed by the development of clusters of
blisters that break and crust to form scabs that eventually dry up. The process
may last one to three weeks. In many cases new clusters of blisters appear as
others heal. .....
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Biological Warfare And Terrorism
Number of pages: 14 | Number of words: 3821.... conta iners and it was reported that the chemical agent used was an impure or dilute solution of sarin, a nerve agent developed by Nazi Germany during the '30's. This was the beginning of a frightening future for the modern world. "Organized and indiscriminat e murder" (Tokyo, A1) on a large scale is clearly possible and chemical weapons are likely to be a terrorist's vehicle for mass destruction.
The threat of terrorist use of chemical weapons is now quickly forcing its way into the thoughts of people all around the world. The attack in Japan, "says Israeli terrorism expert .....
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Abraham Maslow's Theory Of Human Needs
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 818.... pyramid is dependent on the previous level. For example, a person does not feel the second need until the demands of the first have been satisfied.
1. Physiological Needs. These needs are biological and consists of the needs for oxygen, food, water, and a relatively constant body temperature. These needs are the strongest because if deprived, the person would die.
2. Safety Needs. Except in times of emergency or periods of disorganization in the social structure (such as widespread rioting) adults do not experience their security needs. Children, however often display signs o .....
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Tobacco In America
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 708.... to know that their ads
are influencing the youth under 18 to begin smoking"(Breo). Researchers at the
Medical College of Georgia report that almost as many 6-year olds recognize Joe
Camel as know Mickey Mouse (Breo). That is very shocking information for any
parent to hear.
The industry denies that these symbols target people under 21 and claim that
their advertising goal is simply to promote brand switching and loyalty. Many
people disagree with this statement such as Illinois Rep. Richard Durbin who
states " If we can reduce the number of young smokers, the tobacco compan .....
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Lupus
Number of pages: 5 | Number of words: 1301.... Lupus is, Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is usually more severe
than Discoid Lupus. Systemic Lupus can affect almost every organ in the
body. Most of the time or some of the times Discoid lupus will progress
into systemic Lupus. For some people, it only the joints and skin. In
others, the joints, blood, kidneys, lungs or other organs or tissues can be
affected. Last of all, Drug-induced Lupus, which occurs after taking some
certain prescribed drugs. Many of the symptoms of drug-induced only four
percent of people who take hydralazine or proca .....
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Herpes
Number of pages: 1 | Number of words: 142.... 2 comes back again and again.
Treatment
Herpes should be treated by a doctor for many reasons. Treatments
are aimed at easing pain, more so than curing the disease.
How it is spread
Herpes is spread by direct contact with the Herpevirus. A virus
inside the sores. If you touch a sore with any area were the skin is thin,
(eyes, mouth or genitals), the Herpevirus is spread. Herpes can be spread
even when the sore is not visible. Herpes victims with the sore in on
place can infect themselves in others.
Symtoms
The signs of the virus are itching or tingling and sores. .....
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Scoliosis
Number of pages: 2 | Number of words: 322.... Some cases require
more aggressive treatment which could include surgery.
The non-operative treatment of scoliosis involves observing the
deformity with examinations and repeated x-rays. Under certain circumstances,
when spinal growth remains, a brace may be used in combination with follow-up x-
rays. Physical therapy exercises have not been shown to be effective treatment
for scoliosis.
The most common surgical treatment for scoliosis is a spine fusion using
special stainless steel rods, hooks, and a bone graft. The rods are attached to
the spine with hooks and the curved .....
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