James Derham was the first African-American to practice medicine in the United States. Born in Philadelphia‚ Derham started life as a slave. He was owned by three doctors in the area. In one of the households he learned to read and write. In 1788 he was sold to a prominent surgeon in New Orleans‚ and the surgeon encouraged Derham to learn medicine. Derham showed great aptitude at helping others‚ and he also quickly learned the art of surgery. He was popular for his medical knowledge but also his
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as airlines‚ cruise ships and taxicabs; hospitality services‚ such as accommodations‚ including hotels and resorts; and entertainment venues‚ such as amusement parks‚ casinos‚ shopping malls‚ music venues and theatres. Benefits of Tourism There are a number of benefits of tourism for both the tourist and the host destination. On a large scale it offers a good alternative to some more destructive industries for generating income both on nationally and privately. The tourism industry encompasses
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Adrian Guzman Dr. Huckabee English 041 November 6‚ 2013 Diseases and Medicine during the Medieval Ages During the Medieval time period‚ deaths from diseases were common and widespread. The impact throughout Europe impacted the economy and family matters. Some took the initiative to find cures and care for the sick. New advances in medicine was common but still unable to cure all of the sick Many of these diseases could have been prevented with proper hygienic‚ something as uncommon and not thought
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The Dangers of Race-Based Medicine An analysis of new drug therapies specifically targeted towards African American populations with hypertension I. Introduction to Contemporary Race-Based Therapeutics On November 11th‚ 2004‚ NitroMed‚ a Massachusetts based pharmaceutical company published a study on the effects of a new drug called BiDil in treating heart failure among African Americans in the New England Journal of Medicine (Taylor 2049). Since announcing the study‚ NitroMed’s research has
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can also prep up your mood and relieve you from depression and stress. Long distance walkers and world travelers as well as explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend. When fatigue begins‚ a lemon is sucked through a hole in the top. Quick acting medicine it is‚ giving almost unbelievable refreshments. 5. Refresh Cutting Boards No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells! After all‚ you use it to chop onions‚ crush garlic‚ and prepare fish. To get rid of the smell and help sanitize the cutting
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depressants‚ they encompass drug classes such as barbiturates‚ benzodiazepines‚ non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics‚ anesthetics‚ antihistamines and opioid narcotics‚ as well as herbal compounds. History of sedatives Before the era of modern medicine‚ the most commonly prescribed sedative to ease tension‚ cause relaxation and help forget problems was alcohol. Its beneficial effects were definitely the reason why alcohol gained such popularity and is still the most commonly abused sedative of
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marks in high school has been instrumental in my acceptance to medical school. Graduating from the most well known Medical school in Iraq‚ the Faculty of Medicine‚ Anbar University‚ I was ranked the 6th out of 50 total graduates. What sparked my passion for family medicine is the fact that I am able to practice the entire spectrum of medicine in one same day and with all ages. Also the fact to being able to work in hospital and outpatient settings. Most important that by my nature I am a very social
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Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) Yerba Buena is an herb of the mint family. It is an aromatic plant used as herbal medicine worldwide. This perennial plant’s growth ranges from 0.6 meters to 1 meter. It has elongated leaves and in summers‚ it bears small whitish or purplish flowers. Such flowers possess both male and female organs that allow it to be pollinated by bees and animals of the same nature. The word Yerba Buena is Spanish for "good herb" and was the former name of the California
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Medicine in Colonial America Medicine in Colonial America was much different from today‚ but gave us a lot of insight in the human body’s needs. Due to lack of education‚ experience‚ proper tools‚ and hygiene‚ many patients died. However‚ there were also many people who were saved through the medical procedures and lived full and healthy lives. Few doctors in Colonial America actually received a formal education through a medical school‚ because there was really only one school: the Pennsylvania
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Should Choose Pet-Lock Flea Medicine Flea infestations are devastating and cause you sleepless nights. They are extremely stressful to deal with when they are not taken care of promptly. When many pet owners are faced with the challenge of flea infestations‚ they do not usually know exactly where to go. This is because there are many flea medicines available in the market today with varying opinions about them from the people that have used them. However‚ pet-lock medicine is different and stands out
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