Malignant hyperthermia

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    lysosomes, plasma membrane and nuclei then leads to cell death and tumor destruction (Dougherty, Gomer et al. 1998, Brown, Brown et al. 2004). Different from photodynamic therapy, PAT therapy is based on conversion of absorbed energy in thermal (hyperthermia) to damage the tumor tissue while leave the neighboring cells intact (Kelkar and Reineke 2011). To help overcoming the limitation of the conventional treatment, thermal ablation therapy, which can ablate cancer cells at high temperatures…

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    the stories in the book, coincidentally one of the first tells a story of the reader assisting an American plastic surgeon performing charity surgery in the country of Honduras. A young woman dies during surgical repair of a cleft lip due to malignant hyperthermia. The story tells that the surgeon…

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    Malignant hyperthermia is an acute life threatening complication. This is caused by certain drugs that are used for general anesthesia. This begins when the skeletal muscle is exposed to certain agents which increase calcium levels in the muscle cells and increase levels of metabolism. Many things begin to increase such as serum calcium, potassium and metabolic rate. This problem can lead to acidosis, cardiac dysthymias, and high body temperature. Signs of malignant hyperthermia include,…

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    Anticancer Chemotherapy

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    Anticancer chemotherapy: The aim of drug treatment in patients with cancer is to reduce the presence of malignant cells. This may be achieved by causing a lethal cytotoxic event in the cancer cell that will arrest tumour progression. Targets for cytotoxic attack include inhibition of purine and pyrimidine synthesis, inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis and chemical attack on the integrity of the structure of cellular DNA. Since these treatments reduce the mechanisms of cell proliferation in…

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    Nt1310 Lab 1

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    Research Question 1 Q: Is it possible to selectively eliminate Hyperplastic hepatocytes with Near-Infrared (NIR) laser emission directed towards Gold Nanorods (GNRs) without damaging host cells? A: Current research is dedicated to conjugating nanoparticles to antibodies, enzymes, receptors and various proteins throughout the body. With their unique optical ability to absorb and scatter light, noble metals, such as gold, makes a perfect contrast candidate to photo-actively increase the…

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    all that I could think about was if the cancer was benign or malignant. The nurse in the office called my name and instantly, my heart started palpitating and my palms started to sweat. I walked towards the private rooms staring blankly at the floor the entire time. The first sight of the doctor’s wide smile made me anxious for the results. “Benign,” he said. I instantly jumped in the air and thanked my God that I didn’t have a malignant cancer in my skin. The lab tests were conducted because in…

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    Cervical Cancer Essay

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    Although people commonly talk about cancer as a single disease, it actually includes more than one hundred different types of diseases, one of those being cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a malignant cancer of the cervix, uterus or cervical area. There is one common element found among all types of cancers, mutated, or “cancerous” cells. All cancerous cells are found to divide without obeying the normal control mechanism. Cervical cancer is a slow growing cancer and can be hard to diagnose…

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    Based on Trevor’s symptomology, he is currently experiencing neuroleptic malignant syndrome that is an adverse reaction to anti-psychotic medications and anti-depressant medications (Benzer, 256). Trevor is currently unconscious thus; describing an adverse reaction to the medications he currently has taken copious amounts of (Benzer, 256). From a pathophysiological standpoint, there is a decreased amount of dopamine receptors, due to an initial blockade, and a decreased performance from the…

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    Case Study Mr. Barry Moody

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    Mr. Barry Moody, a 48-year-old man, sits at the breakroom at work, his head in his hands. The voices in his head constantly plague him. He looks up to see where they are coming from. Beads of sweat cover his brow. He has definitely not been feeling like himself lately-it’s time to see the doctor. This particular condition that Mr. Moody suffers from are the symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a disease of the mind that is characterized by sudden mood shifts, a disconnect from…

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    Safe Anaesthesia Essay

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    Due to the fact he has had general anaesthesia in the past with no issues and that there is no noted family issues with anaesthetics in the past, we are able to rule out any risk of Malignant Hyperthermia associated with the upcoming anaesthetic plan. Physical examination of his mouth-opening and neck movement and a Malampatti score of 3, we are able to record the view that there is an element of easy airway bearing in mind he presents with…

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