Assisted Reproductive Technologies What is assisted reproductive technologies? Per Dictionary.com assisted reproductive technologies are defined as the use of medical techniques to bring about the conception and birth of a child‚ including artificial insemination‚ in-vitro fertilization‚ egg and embryo donation and drug therapy. More specifically the procedures are called Intrauterine Insemination‚ In Vitro Fertilization‚ and taking the drug Clomiphene to stimulate ovulation. Typically‚ these methods
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In Vitro Fertilization‚ or IVF‚ is a medical procedure in which a fetus is conceived using extraordinary means. IVF can be used for several reasons but overall‚ the procedure (more often than not) aids couples who have difficulty conceiving. If it does not aid a couple in conceiving‚ IVF can also be used to aid individuals who wish to have children through means of a donor. IVF is an assistive reproductive technology (ART) that joins two gametes‚ a sperm and an egg‚ to form a zygote. After the woman
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METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY™ Series Editor John M. Walker School of Life Sciences University of Hertfordshire Hatfield‚ Hertfordshire‚ AL10 9AB‚ UK For further volumes: http://www.springer.com/series/7651 Embryo Culture Methods and Protocols Edited by Gary D. Smith University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor‚ MI‚ USA Jason E. Swain University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor‚ MI‚ USA Thomas B. Pool Fertility Center of San Antonio‚ San Antonio‚ TX‚ US Editors Gary D. Smith University
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Multiple Sclerosis Jason Garoutte November 18‚ 1996 English / Mr. Blunt Multiple sclerosis is one of the most misunderstood diseases of this century. Since it’s discovery‚ there is still no known causes‚ no proven treatments‚ and no known cure‚ yet it affects possibly five hundred thousand people in the United States alone. People need to learn more about this disease so it can be brought to the attention of the nation. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system
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available to physicians and clinicians in the cancer and prenatal space. This report focuses on market background of the areas that are covered‚ including lung‚ breast‚ thyroid and blood cancers (specifically leukemia and lymphoma)‚ as well as pre-conception genetic information and prenatal diagnostics. Included in this Report • Cancer diagnostics companies interviewed include: GeneCentric‚ Veracyte‚ Adaptive Biotechnologies • Genetic and prenatal diagnostics research companies including GenePeeks and
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A few weeks ago‚ I introduced Huffington Post readers to a group of important diseases that most had never heard of -- neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In that piece‚ I mentioned one disease that has a particularly devastating impact on girls and women in developing countries -- female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). Schistosomiasis‚ also known as bilharzia or "snail fever‚" is a parasitic disease carried by fresh water snails. It is transmitted by contact with contaminated fresh water‚ so swimming
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A) How could an infection in Cari’s nasal passage and pharynx spread into her sinuses? a. Her infection was able to spread to her sinuses because her sinuses became an area that her nasal passages and pharynx could drain into. In here the drainage just sat there and became a breeding ground for bacteria. B) What is the Cough Reflex? Describe the process that Cari’s respiratory system is using to clear her lungs by coughing? a. The cough reflex is used to get things like irritants and fluid which
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| Plan | Implement | Evaluate | ------------------------------------------------- Mental Health DX------------------------------------------------- Schizophrenia(DSM-IV TR)Axis I | ------------------------------------------------- Nursing Diagnosis based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:------------------------------------------------- Safety & Security | Long-Term Goal | Short-Term Goal | Nursing Actions | Scientific Rationale | Evaluation | Related to:Predisposing Factors:Precipitating
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gamma-amino butyric receptor A (GABA A receptor)- an inhibitory neurotransmitter. BZDs are also used as sedatives‚ light anesthesia in surgery‚ anticonvulsants‚ muscle relaxants and even insomnia. The teratogenicity of BZD remains a mystery among prenatal cases however recent study by Koren (2001) showed that there was no risk of major congenital malformations associated with BZD utilization. In contrary to Koren’s findings‚ case studies revealed significant high risk of major malformation (cleft
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For many years I have been battling with my diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. I have had very rough days but also some of the best thanks to my son and husband. When I became pregnant‚ it changed me‚ some days I hated myself and other days I loved everything about myself but the moment I was able to hold my new born I knew there would always be someone who loved me unconditionally. I have this perfect little baby boy who loves me for me. He sees my strength‚ he still knows I am his protector‚
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