Scientific name (Momordica charantia) Ampalaya‚ also called bitter melon‚ is best known for its traditional use in treating diabetes. This plant also is used to treat psoriasis‚ intestinal worms‚ infections and other conditions. That’s because‚ in addition to its blood-sugar lowering action the plant has antibacterial properties‚ says "Ampalaya‚" author Frank Murray. Always check with a doctor before trying a new supplement for any purpose. FUNCTION Ampalaya is traditionally used in parts of
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1. Appears as grape-like clusters when viewed through a microscope‚ and has large‚ round‚ golden-yellow colonies‚ often with hemolysis‚ when grown on blood agar plates. 2. Microorganisms that are used to assess the microbial quality of swimming pool and similar environments include heterotrophic plate count – HPC (a general measure of non-specific microbial levels)‚ faecal indicators (such as thermotolerant coliforms‚ E. coli)‚ Pseudomonas aeruginosa‚ Staphylococcus aureus and Legionella spp. HPC
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Citrofortunella microcarpa‚ the calamondin or calamansi‚ is a fruit tree in the family Rutaceae native Asia. Other English language common names include calamonding‚ calamandarin‚ golden lime‚ "Philippine lime"‚ Panama orange‚ Chinese orange‚ acid orange.[1] Its cultivation has spread throughout Southeast Asia‚ India‚ Hawaii‚ the West Indies‚ and Central and North America.[2] The plant is characterized by wing-like appendages on the leaf stalks and white or purplish flowers. Its fruit has either
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NCM 104 DERMATOLOGIC DISORDERS I. REVIEW OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN – also known as the integument which means covering - largest organ system - barrier between external and internal environment FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN 1) Protection - protects from trauma (Mechanical‚ Radiation‚ Thermal) - thickened skin on palms and soles provides additional covering against trauma r/t constant use - Intact skin - primary defense (prevents invasion of microorganisms) - secretions(from
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Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is native to the Philippines Photo: Michelle C. Lyles Calamansi‚ calamondin‚ Philippine lime – this versatile citrus fruit is the secret ingredient to many mouthwatering Filipino delicacies such as pancit palabok‚ Leyte kinilaw‚ beefsteak Tagalog‚ and arroz caldo. One of the most basic Filipino dipping sauces is made with soy sauce and calamansi juice‚ called toyomansi; and a simple‚ yet flavorful marinade is a blend of soy sauce‚ calamansi juice‚ vinegar
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Anaemia – a condition where there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells and a deficiency of haemoglobin in the blood. Possible Causes of Anaemia – severe blood loss‚ failure of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells‚ genetic inability of red blood cells to carry oxygen adequately‚ destruction of red blood cells by the body or foreign substances‚ dietary (problems with child growth). Common types of Anaemia – Iron deficiency – lack of iron which is the main constitute of Hb‚ pernicious
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one of theses being disease. There are many different types of diseases that can affect the skin. The research that I have collected focuses on diseases that are most common in children and young adults. They are: ringworm of the scalp and body‚ acne vulgaris‚ impetigo contagiosa‚ herpes simplex‚ warts‚ pediculosis‚ alopecia areata‚ carbuncles and boils‚ eczema‚ psoriasis‚ seborrheic dermatitis and dermatitis venenata (Bernard 2012). In this article Mr. Bernard discusses the importance that should be
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ANTI-INFECTIVES Anti-infective agents are drugs that are designed to act selectively on foreign organisms that have invaded and infected the body of a human host. Ideally‚ these drugs would be toxic to the infecting organisms only and would have no effect on the host (or human) cells. OVERVIEW • Antimicrobial therapy (often termed “antibiotic therapy”) is the use of medications to treat infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ and fungi. • Antimicrobial must use selective toxicity to kill
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change to pink inferred that the bacteria grown can ferment lactose. The results acquired by our test was positive with color change to pink. Hence the unknown bacteria was gram-negative and can ferment lactose. Amongst Escherichia coli and Proteus vulgaris‚ the result MacConkey agar confirmed that the unknown bacteria was Escherichia
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