they happen to have the genetic condition‚ which is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a protein made in the liver. This is an inherited deficiency that puts patients at a high-risk for lung disease. This deficiency occurs when the AAT proteins are not the right shape‚ which means they get trapped in the liver cells and cannot get into the bloodstream to travel to the lungs in order to protect them. Signs and symptoms of COPD are chest tightness‚ wheezing‚ shortness of breath‚ and
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SR1IN0201 FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL PAPER (MAURITIUS) ...................................................................................... 2 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level .................................................................................................................. 2 Paper 8009/01 Paper 1 .....................................................................
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How hurt I was when I was forbidden to enter the study in our house‚ where you sat grim faced‚ clutching a telephone with reams of papers‚ pens‚ and inkwells surrounding you. Through the mists of cigarette smoke that encircled your being I saw you‚ haggard and tired‚ yet with a determination to fulfill some dreadful task. Little did I know that you‚ at risk of your own life‚ gave orders in the name of
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A History of Journalism in the Philippines: Contemporary Period (10 of 11) [pic]by Alixander Haban Escote in History‚ August 28‚ 2008 [pic][pic][pic][pic][pic]After the 1986 EDSA Revolution‚ the press‚ which plays a potent role in the promotion of truth‚ justice‚ and democracy‚ and of peace‚ progress‚ and prosperity‚ was liberated from dictatorship. During this period‚ crony newspapers were closed and the National Press Club and the Philippine Press Institute were revived to professionalize mass
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In recent years‚ the experts have been relying on pet therapy as a valuable aid in reaching out to the elderly‚ the infirm‚ and to ill or abused children through-out the country.” Pet Therapy is the commonly used term for animal-assisted therapy (AAT)‚ animal-assisted activities (AAA) and pet visitation.” It is also recognized at hospitals around the country as a great way to help children cope with the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization. Pet Therapy is a general term that encompasses
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Introduction There are many benefits to operating a Self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) including investment choice‚ control over where assets are invested and a number of tax advantages‚ making these funds an attractive wealth creation vehicle for individuals seeking to maximise their income and lifestyle in retirement. With an ageing population placing pressure on the Australian economy it is no wonder the Government continues to acknowledge the SMSF sector as playing a critical role
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OCS (Organ Care System) What is it? The Organ Care System (or OCS for short) is a device created by TransMedics INC and allows for soon to be transplanted organs like hearts and lungs to remain outside of a host body for longer. The OCS works by transporting warm blood‚ oxygenated‚ and nutrient rich blood to the donated organ‚ thusly‚ prolonging the time the organ can remain outside of a body (1). History of transplants: The very first successful heart transplant performed in humans was in 1967
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might be drawn from more moderate taxes. The Laffer curve assumes the existence of two points where state tax revenues amount for zero. At these two points‚ the Aggregate Average Tax (AAT) amounts either for 0% (t=0) or 100% (t=1). At a certain point in between these two points on the curve is t*‚ where the AAT (tmax) lies‚ tax revenue reaches its maximum point T (Papava 2002: 66-70). At t=0 the reason why the state does not earn any revenue is clear as the tax rate amounts for zero. At t=1‚ corresponding
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level CHAPTERS CLASSIFIED:ENZYMES 9700/2 BIOLOGY Paper 2 Structured Question AS For year 2014 Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams‚ graphs or rough
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emphysema. Causes Emphysema(COPD) may be caused by a genetic deficiency of alpha 1 -antitrypsin (AAN) and by cigarette smoking. Genetically‚ one in 3‚000 newborns are found with the disease‚ and 1% to 3% of all cases of emphysema are due to AAT deficiency. Cigarette smoking is thought to cause 20% of the cases. Other causative factors are unknown.
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