Pythons and Human Health
Basically covers the metabolic increase and heart growth of pythons when they eat and how understanding this mystery can benefit humans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/health/python-digestion-study-holds-promise-for-human-heart-health.html?_r=1
No Questions Drug Drop Off
Means for homes to rid of drugs that could be flushed down the toilet and therefore contaminating water supplies.
http://www.burbankleader.com/news/tn-blr-1028-burbank-police-to-host-noquestionsasked-drug-dropoff,0,1738344.story
GPS Shoes and Alzheimer's
Shoe for family members who suffer from Alzheimer's and are at risk of wandering off and getting lost.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20127061-10391704/gps-shoes-marketed-for-alzheimers-patients-will-they-save-lives/
I posted news articles for this week because I didn't see any new internships noteworthy to post.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wilson's Disease
What is it?
Symptoms
Some general symptoms include swelling of liver or spleen, fatigue, bruising, tremors, muscle stiffness,and behavior change. One of the more characteristic signs is a rusty brown ring around the cornea of the eye.
Here is a short clip from "House" showing the rusty brown rings around the eyes.
Diagnosis
Through physical and laboratory examination by a physician.
Treatment
Prescription of cuprimine or suprimine to release copper into bloodstream where the kidneys may filter it out. Also the consumption of zinc and zinc salts help block absorption of copper from foods.
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