… we are able to maintain our body temperature at a constant level, out with the temperature around us. Most of the time we are not conscious of our own body temperature. The control of body temperature comes from a special regulating centre in the…

… suggested that oral hygiene within the health service, is a care provision which should be considered more carefully. This paper is going to look into the reasons behind this; the need for carrying out such a procedure, equipment required, skills in…

… caring for a 76 year old critically ill patient, (who I am calling Mr Jones) who had suffered from respiratory failure, which led to a build up fluid in the lungs and caused pneumonia. The infection spread from his lungs to contaminate his blood…

… America we feel the need to meet certain standards? Even while watching t.v. we are forced to view countless commercials about weight loss drugs, diets, and various exercise programs. Not only are we told that being a certain size is desirable, but…

… 4 Gene Therapy and Cystic Fibrosis 5 Problems With Gene Therapy 6 Recent Developments in Gene Therapy 7 Ethical Issues Related to Gene therapy 8 Conclusion Summary Genes, which are carried on chromosomes, are the basic physical and…

… recently recognized disease. It is caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Aids is a complicated illness that may involve several phases. It is caused by a virus that can be passed from person to person. It is not only infecting…

… due to bioterrorism and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have led to an unexampled degree of concern and urgency regarding the liability of our society to more such attacks. High government officials have been making public announcements…

… societies, AIDS was a spark. The conflagration it set off continues to kill millions. Here's why By Johanna McGeary GREG MARINOVICH/LIAISON FOR TIME Forced out of home: A child has to care for her mother, paralyzed by the AIDS virus and…

… about 100,000 miles. This is tough on the feet but the body was designed for moving not standing still. For this factor there are 26 bones, more than 20 muscles, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments. Do not forget 125,000 sweat glands in each foot, which…

… to the finest medical care in the world but often does not receive it, then one can see why patients have must carefully choose their primary physician. Healthcare today is constantly becoming more driven by managed care (Korsch & Harding, 1997)…