Introduction to Amino Acids and Protein Molecules In the following tutorial you are going to - View molecules with the help of molecular visualization software (Jmol) - Get an introduction to amino acids and protein molecules - Model amino acids and dipeptides with molecule kits - Use a data base (PDB) to view protein molecules (hemoglobin and myoglobin) - Inform yourself about sickle-cell-anemia To use all following links properly JAVA has to be enabled on your computer! Where appropriate
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people fear the needle as much as the dentist’s office. The act can be even more excruciating when the phlebotomist ruptures the vein and has to stick the patient multiple times. Though there are many ways to prepare veins properly‚ such as hydrating‚ the best course of action is to keep your veins warm and to reassure the phlebotomist. To begin‚ having cordial veins before an IV is as crucial as possessing keys to drive a car. To ensure that they are all plump and primed‚ wearing a jacket or
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The song‚ “In My Veins” has a strong connection between the lyrics and my past. Verse 1 mentions‚ “People say goodbye‚ in their own special ways” I did once have a precious friend that was my best friend for years‚ but then communications between us didn’t work out as well as I thought and we began to go our separate ways. Instead of the fight being told in person‚ it was told over a social media DM inbox. It did hurt over the days I thought about it‚ who would’ve thought‚ the person you thought
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This essay will examine the biopsychosocial issues that have influenced the perceptions of the health and well being of a patient I have nursed during a recent clinical placement. For the purpose of this essay the name of this patient has been changed to protect his anonymity as well as to be compliant with the Nursing Midwifery Council Professional Code of Conduct (NMC 2008) regarding confidentiality. The patient‚ who will be known as William‚ is 62 years of age and has a venous leg ulcer to his
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her body through the femoral vein and travel all the way to her lung. Alert! Alert! An alert just came and we are in for a wild surprise. A bacteria has invaded Brittany’s lower lobe of her right lung and we need to report the invasion and document all we see as to what we see also. The femoral vein runs parallel with the femoral artery through the upper thigh and pelvic region of the body (Yahoo Health‚2013) Being one of the larger veins in the body‚ the femoral vein returns blood into the leg to
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Veins are blood vessels that return blood from the outer parts of the body back to the heart. Veins have different sizes that depends on their location and function. The veins that are deeper and closer to the center of the body are called deep veins. Varicose veins are veins that have become bulging‚ widened and twisted. They usually look blue or dark purple. Some other symptons of varicose vains include: aching‚ heavy and uncomfortable legs‚ swollen feet and ankles‚ muscle cramping and swelling
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Coronary arteries supply the heart with a constant supply of blood. These arteries are essential‚ providing oxygen and nutrients that keep the heart constantly pumping. Arteries have three layers including the external layer‚ tunica external‚ middle layer‚ tunica media and the inner layer‚ called the tunica intima. The outer layer is made up of connective tissue with elastic and collagenous fibers. Tunica media is the thickest layer composed of smooth muscle and can change the diameter of the arteries
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The treatment choice of coronary artery disease depends on the severity of the disease. Treatments include‚ but are not limited to lifestyle changes‚ drug therapy‚ percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty‚ and coronary bypass surgery. CAD is a chronic disease that will require lifelong care‚ it can be treated which aids in progression‚ but there is no cure. Although coronary artery disease cannot be cured‚ adequate lifestyle changes can prevent the disease from developing. Some of these lifestyle
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Deep Vein Thrombosis - A Patients Guide What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A DVT is a blood clot that has developed in one or more of the deep veins in the leg. The vein may be partially or completely blocked and this may cause pain‚ swelling‚ and redness in the affected limb. Why might DVT occur? Sometimes a reason cannot be found‚ but the following have been identified as potential risk factors for developing a DVT: Previous thrombosis or family history Pregnancy Recent surgery/Trauma
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Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease Definition “Coronary artery disease is a type of blood vessel disorder that is included in the general category of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is derived from two Greek words: athero‚ meaning “fatty mush” and skleros‚ meaning “hard.” Atherosclerosis is often referred to as “hardening of the arteries.” Although this condition can occur in any artery in the body‚ the atheromas (fatty deposits) have a preference for coronary arteries”(Lewis &
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