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            <description>Group 1, Presentation 1 - Diabetes &amp; Metformin



Group 2, Presentation 1 - Parkinson's Disease



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Sleep Apnea



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Cellulases and Biofuels



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Exercise supplements



Group 6, Presentation 1 - Facial Regeneration (Biomask)







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Ebola



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Cystic Fibrosis



Group 3, Presentation 2 - Chagas disease



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            <description>Group 1, Presentation 1 - Kidney Transplant Rejection



Group 2, Presentation 1 - Depression



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Next Generation Sequencing



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Synthetic antibody mimics



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Type 1 Diabetes







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Schizophrenia



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Migraines



Group 3, Presentation 2 - Oncolytic immunotherapy



Group 4, Presentation 2 - Yellow fever



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - Diabetes &amp; Metformin



Group 2, Presentation 1 - Parkinson's Disease



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Sleep Apnea



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Cellulases and Biofuels



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Exercise supplements



Group 6, Presentation 1 - Facial Regeneration (Biomask)







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Ebola



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Cystic Fibrosis



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - Alzheimer's Disease



Group 2, Presentation 1 - Effects of the Cocaine on the Brain



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Fat Loss Supplements



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Genetically Modified Organism's



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Multiple Sclerosis







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - Breast Cancer

Group 2, Presentation 1 - Glioblastoma



Group 3, Presentation 1 - AL Amyloidosis



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Glucocorticoid Hyperfunction (Cushing's Syndrome)







Group 1, Presentation 2 -Alzheimer's Disease



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Epilepsy



Group 3, Presentation 2 - Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)



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Group 1, Presentation 1- Global Burden of Disease - Coronary Artery Disease



Group 2, Presentation 1- Obesity



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Epilepsy- Childhood Absence Epilepsy



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Breast Cancer



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Thermal Injuries







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Global Burden of Disease (Respiratory Infections)



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - Dissociative Identity Disorder

Group 2, Presentation 1 - Ketogenic Diet



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Sweating



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Diabetes Mellitus



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Osteoporosis







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Effects of Exercise



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Methadone Clinics



Group 3, Presentation 2 - Tuberculosis



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - Obesity



Group 2, Presentation 1 - Chagas Disease



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Zika Virus



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Migraines



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Schizophrenia







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Opioids



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Effects of Caffeine



Group 3, Presentation 2 - Postpartum Depression



Group 4, Presentation 2 - Love and Hate



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - ALS

Group 2, Presentation 1 - Scabies



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Parkinsons



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Weight Loss Supplements



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Regeneration &amp; Stem Cells







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Hiccups



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Lactose Intolerance



Group 3, Presentation 2 - Infertility



Group 4, Presentation 2 - Osteoporosis



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Group 1, Presentation 1 - Vegan vs. Meat Diet

Group 2, Presentation 1 - Ascariasis



Group 3, Presentation 1 - Adderall



Group 4, Presentation 1 - Sneezing



Group 5, Presentation 1 - Birth control - contraception







Group 1, Presentation 2 - Effects of Screen Time Physiologically



Group 2, Presentation 2 - Cloning



Group 3, Presentation 2 - How Sleep Influences The Body



Group 4, Presentation 2 - Cholera



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            <description>Global Burden of Disease: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
   
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Coronary Artery Disease Powerpoint



Introduction

Global Burden of Disease

The global burden of disease measures the burden of a specific disease using the disability-adjusted-life-year (DALY) measurement. This measure combines the years of life lost due to premature mortality and the years of life lost due to time lived in states of less than full health. The global burden of disease is the highest for ischaemic heart di…</description>
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            <description>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
 
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease. It is characterized by the gradual paralysis of people as the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body. It is a type of progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time. People with this disease eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and even breathe as the muscles o…</description>
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            <description>Alzheimer's Disease

Origin and Background

In 1906, a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist by the name of Alois Alzheimer was drawn to the case of a woman showing unusual symptoms. Post mortem analysis of the brain tissue of the woman started the journey of Dr. Alzheimer’s description of the neurodegenerative disease (Hippius, 2013). Alzheimer disease is an incurable disorder of cognitive and behavioural impairment with a long and progressive timeline. 75% of patients with dementia are thou…</description>
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            <description>Breast Cancer

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Introduction

Breast cancer is the cancer associated with an uncontrollable division of cells in the breast tissues. It is attributed by abnormal cell growth in beginning the ducts and lobules. Although both males and females can be diagnosed, breast cancer is more prevalent in women on a much larger scale. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime therefore both breast cancer research is vital for treatment of the diseases. Breast cancer is attributed to…</description>
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            <description>Diabetes

Greek for siphon referring to excessive urination

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General Information
 Diabetes Symptoms:
Unusual thirst, frequent urination, weight fluctuations, hazy vision, reoccurring infections
 
Diabetes is often thought of as one serious illness. However, there are many different types of diabetes that are collectively characterized by one common factor: elevated glucose levels in the blood. The three major types of diabetes include: type 1 or juvenile-onset diabetes, type 2 or adu…</description>
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            <description>Dissociative Identity Disorder Powerpoint

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), is also commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder. It is a very complex disorder characterized by the coexistence of multiple separate identities (Kluft, 1996). DID commonly develops after the occurrence of some form of trauma in childhood. However, as a person with DID grows older, the multiple personalities may grow more complex, as the individual affec…</description>
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            <description>The Global Burden of Disease

History

Ebola virus disease (EVD), also known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe illness in humans.Ebola virus is a member of the viral family Filoviridae. It is a negative-sense, enveloped RNA virus with 7 genes (Toner et al., 2014). The Ebola outbreak in 2014 is due to the Zaire strain of ebola virus. The virus was first transmitted to humans from wild animals, and is now predominantly spread through the human population via human-to-human interaction. Mort…</description>
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            <description>Kidney Transplants



“1 in 10 Canadians have kidney disease and millions more are at risk.”[15]

General Information

Kidneys

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Figure 1: Anatomical Location of Kidneys
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 The kidneys are two-bean shaped organs located at the back of the abdominal cavity (also known as the retroperitoneal space)</description>
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            <description>Obesity Powerpoint



Obesity

Obesity is a common and preventable disease that is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue.[1] The excess accumulation of fat leads to the impairment of health and is subsequently a major risk factor for the development of various non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, as well as premature death.</description>
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Introduction

The most efficient way to target a large audience is through social media. Social media has been used to direct attention towards a wide variety of issues and other serious topics to even simple things like the best restaurants in Toronto. One topic that has received a lot of attention is veganism, evident by the drastic increase in vegan cafés, restaurants, …</description>
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            <description>Effects of Cannabis on the Brain</description>
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            <description>History

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a neurobehavioral disorder usually diagnosed in children. Originally, ADHD was called hyperkinetic impulse disorder and was not recognized as a mental disorder until the late 1960s (Lange, Reichl, Lange, Tucha, &amp; Tucha, 2010). In 1902, a British pediatrician by the name of Sir George Still described some children to have</description>
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            <description>Ebola

The Ebola virus and its genus are named after the country Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it was first discovered.

History

Ebola virus disease (EVD), also known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe illness in humans.Ebola virus is a member of the viral family Filoviridae. It is a negative-sense, enveloped RNA virus with 7 genes (Toner et al., 2014). The Ebola outbreak in 2014 is due to the Zaire strain of ebola virus. The virus was first transmitted to hu…</description>
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The Effects of Exercise on Cardiovascular Function



Introduction

Exercise training and high levels of physical activity have many health benefits, and physical inactivity becomes a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases based on changes in blood lipids, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases (Joyner and Green, 2009). 
Furthermore, physical exercise reduces…</description>
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Introduction

As university students, we are always trying to efficiently manage our time. One such revolutionary method to do this has clearly been technology! Technology offers so many benefits that traditional methods could never achieve. For example, the platform in which you are reading this is a computer as opposed to written notes! You use this same media for many things, whether it be watching shows, playing games, reading, socializing etc. It is truly wonderful ho…</description>
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            <description>Global Burden of Disease: Lower Respiratory Infections (LRI)

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Lower Respiratory Infections (LRI) Powerpoint



Introduction

Global Burden of Disease

The global burden of disease measures the burden of a specific disease using the disability-adjusted-life-year (DALY) measurement. This measure combines the years of life lost due to premature mortality and the years of life lost due to time lived in states of less than full health.</description>
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            <description>Introduction

Hiccups, also known as hiccoughs and singultus, is a condition that has been experienced by most individuals within their lifetime.  Hiccups are due to the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, which may be due to many factors. Additionally, it can be influenced by peripheral nerve damage and irritation, central nervous system disorders, and metabolic disorders.  Hiccups are usually temporary and very little research is known about lengthened and uncontrollable hiccups. Moreove…</description>
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            <description>Opioids Powerpoint



Opioids

Opioids can be traced back to the Sumerian people who occupied what is modern day Iraq (Brownstein, 1993). They were able to cultivate the therapeutic properties of poppy seeds, and called the drug “gil” which means joy, and the poppy plant “hul gil” which translates to plant of joy (Brownstein, 1993). The drug was used for multiple purposes, including: preventing children from excessive crying, providing people who were suffering a quick and painless death and as …</description>
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            <description>Schizophrenia: A Severe Mental Disorder



Background

“1 in 100 individuals have schizophrenia in the general population.” [12]

Schizophrenia is complex to the degree that one is solving a puzzle without all the pieces. This neurological disorder inhibits the otherwise seamless distintion between what is fact and fiction; hence generating reality from a grey zone. Simply put, the brain incorrectly perceives signals and stresses in effect leading to false perceptions of reality. However, a comm…</description>
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            <description>Alzheimer's Disease

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Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, which typically begins with deterioration in memory (Alzheimer’s Disease, 2016). Alzheimer’s is the most common neurodegenerative disorder, and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States (Alzheimer’s Disease, 2016). The greatest known risk factor is increasing age, however Alzheimer’s is not a normal…</description>
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            <description>Artificial Fertilization

Artificial insemination is a popular treatment option for subfertile couples worldwide. Unofficial records state that the first attempts of artificial fertilization occurred in 1455 when King of Castile tried to impregnant his wife. The first recorded attempt at AF occurred in 1770s by John Hunter, who collected leftover semen from intercourse and injected it into women. (Ombelet &amp; Robays, 2008)</description>
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Background

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition characterized with an irregular and rapid activation of the atrium, consequently leading to an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Normally, the sinoatrial node,</description>
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Presentation Slides



What is Crying?

Crying is defined as the shedding of tears in response to an emotional state or physical irritation of the eye (Gracanin, Bylsma &amp; Vingerhoets, 2014). Crying has been defined as a complex secremotor phenomenon that is characterized by the shedding of tears from the lacrimal apparatus, without any irritation of the ocular structures (Newman, 2007). It is often accompanied by alterations in the muscles that regulate facial expression and vocaliza…</description>
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Disarrhoeal Disease Powerpoint



Introduction

Global Burden of Disease

The global burden of disease measures the burden of a specific disease using the disability-adjusted-life-year (DALY) measurement. This measure combines the years of life lost due to premature mortality and the years of life lost due to time lived in states of less than full health.</description>
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Introduction

Melanoma is one specific type of skin cancer. It starts in the cells of the skin called melanocytes, which make the pigment melanin (“What is melanoma skin cancer”, 2018). Melanin is a critical pigment produced by the body which gives hair, eyes, and skin their respective colours. In a person with melanoma, skin cells, specifically melanocytes, multiply swiftly to form a cancerous tumor, or multiple cancerous tumours (“What is melanoma skin cancer”, 2018). Although melano…</description>
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 History

Muscular dystrophy was first noticed in 1830 by Sir Charles Bell who wrote a report about an illness that caused progressive weakness in boys (NIH, 2016). Then in 1836, scientist Conte and Gioja reported two brothers with progressi…</description>
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Music Therapy

“Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTA*) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.”</description>
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Introduction

Coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease is a disorder characterized by the buildup of plaques in the coronary arteries thus leading to the narrowing of the arteries (NIH, 2016). The buildup of plaques is known as atherosclerosis. The plaques tend to accumulate throughout the years blocking circulation in the arteries. Common symptoms include angina or better known as chest pain or discomfort, pressure in arms and shoulders, neck, jaw, or back, a w…</description>
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Introduction

Coffee is a big part of many people’s daily lives. For those unaware of what it is, it is a legal central nervous system stimulant found in many widely-consumed goods. For example, this naturally occurring stimulant is found in coffee beans, tea leaves, chocolate, medications and even soft drinks! It is so popular that it is considered the world's most widely consumed psychoactive</description>
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Obesity

Obesity is a medical disease defined as the excessive accumulation of fat in adipose tissue to the extent that it may harm one’s health. Obesity is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide and it is generally diagnosed through the use of the body mass index (BMI) by physicians (Figure 1). 
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What is Ascariasis?

One of the most prevalent yet neglected tropical diseases worldwide with 800 million-1.2 billion annual cases (Shah &amp; Shahidullah, 2018). Ascariasis is caused by roundworms that usually target the intestines. Similar to other parasites, they develop within the host from larvae or egg to a mature adult-worm. The parasites that achieve biological maturity and are capable of reproducing are typically 12 inches or 30cm in length (Mayo Clinic, 2018).</description>
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 Chagas disease mainly affects people in Latin America. Chagas disease is an infectious disease which is caused by the protozoan flagellate Trypanosoma cruzi (T.cruzi) (Steverding, 2014). The earliest detection of T. cruzi, is from a Chinchorro mummy which was 9000 years old. The Chinchorro people were the first settlers of South America’s coastal region. During the 16th-19th century, several accounts of travellers and physicians with symptoms similar to Chagas disease have been reco…</description>
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Introduction

History

Cocaine (aka Benzoylmethyl ecgonine) is a stimulant drug that produces its effects by activating the brain’s natural dopaminergic reward pathway. It is a basic alkaloid derived from the leaves of the erythroxylon coca plant in South America, which humans have been consuming since approximately 3000 BC. In 1860 cocaine was isolated for the first time and became common in many practices such as medicine [1].  I…</description>
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Introduction

Glioblastomas (GBM) are the most common aggressive malignant tumors found in adults (Davis 2016). The onset tends to occur in glial tissue of the central nervous system, with most tumors found in the brain. Primary glioblastomas originate de novo, meaning they do not arise from previously present tumors or cancerous precursors in the central nervous sys…</description>
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Introduction

The Ketogenic Diet (KD) consists of low carbohydrates, and high fats. This forces the body to shift its primary source of fuel from carbohydrates to fats, resulting in an elevated production of ketones. With a normal diet, carbohydrates are broken down, and the body is supplied with glucose. Glucose is then used for energy throughout the body, which is especially important for the functioning of the brain. When the body is deprived of carbohydrat…</description>
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            <description>Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that results in individuals to experience loss of control of their muscles (Parkinson’s Society Canada, 2014). This disease occurs extremely slowly and progressively; meaning that as time passes, individuals can expect to experience worsening and more severe symptoms. Along with this, there is not an acute phase to this disease. It is chronic and is something that will remain with someone who has Parkinson’s disease f…</description>
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INTRODUCTION

Scabies is caused by the parasitic arthropod Sarcoptes scabiei, also known as the itch mite. The name S. scabiei comes from the Greek word “sarx” (flesh) and “koptein” (to cut) and the Latin word “scabere” (to scratch) (Hengge</description>
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            <description>What is Cloning?

Clones are referred to as organisms that are exact genetic copies of each other. To say the least, every single piece of their DNA sequence is identical (“Cloning LiteratureWatch '', 2000). Cloning can occur both naturally and artificially. We observe many examples of natural cloning around us, for example bacteria reproducing asexually through the process of binary fission is an example of cloning (Noh &amp; Neumann, 2001). Our cells undergo cloning everyday through mitosis. And l…</description>
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In 1938, cystic fibrosis was first recognized as a separate disease from celiac disease (Anderson, 1938). Anderson’s clinical and pathological study revealed mucus plugging of the glandular ducts of the pancreas in malnourished infants (Anderson, 1938).  Cystic fibrosis is also known as “mucoviscidosis” due to the ducts being clogged by the mucus (Farber, 1944). A clue of the causation for this disease was discovered in the defect of sweat electrolyte concentration which was con…</description>
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Caffeine is a type drug from the methylxanthines class, meaning that it has a purine base. Purine base consist of a six-membered and a five-membered nitrogen-containing ring, bound together. Caffeine is a legal psychoactive drug and is popularly consumed in coffee, tea and cola drinks. (Nehlig, Daval &amp; Debry, 1992)</description>
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In Canada, on average, individual’s drink approximately 152.1 litres of coffee per person annually (Harris, 2016). However, this does not include other beverages that has caffeine in it, such as tea, soda, and energy drinks. This makes Canada the third country in the world to drink the most coffee (Harris, 2016).</description>
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Introduction

Epilepsy is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system and is characterized by a disruption in the normal functioning of neuronal signaling and activity. Epilepsy is characterized by the presence of unprovoked or spontaneously recurring epileptic seizures ranging in severity and occur within a short span of time. There is often…</description>
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            <description>Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a retrovirus that causes AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It does this by infecting immune cells in the body, specifically CD4+ T cells, making the infected host vulnerable to infection. Without proper treatment of HIV, AIDS can take up to 8 years to develop, which can make diagnosis difficult (Sharp, 2011). An image of an infected CD4+ T cell can be seen in Figure 1 (right).</description>
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

 Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic form of arthritis that can be seen in children between the ages of 1-16 (Shiel, n.a). This disease refers to a group of conditions that pertain to joint inflammation (Figure 1). According to The Genetics Home Reference, “It is classified as an autoimmune disorder which means that the immune system malfunctions and attacks …</description>
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Introduction

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic form of arthritis that can be seen in children between the ages of 1-16 (Shiel, n.a). This disease refers to a group of conditions that pertain to joint inflammation (Figure 1). According to The Genetics Home Reference, “It is classified as an autoimmune disorder which means that the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body’s organs and tissues…</description>
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INTRODUCTION

Lactose intolerance is the onset of symptoms caused by the inability to digest lactose, or in other words, lactose malabsorption (Shaukat et al., 2010). Lactase deficiency leads to lactose malabsorption, which causes lactose intolerance. Lactase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose (Vesa</description>
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Marden, D. (2016). Western NC Harm Reduction: A Look Inside a Methadone Clinic. Retrieved from &lt;https://sobernation.com/western-nc-harm-reduction-a-look-inside/&gt;&gt;

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Overview

Introduction

Opioids

Opioids belong to a class of drugs derived from the opium poppy 18. They are a class of drugs derived from the opium poppy seed</description>
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A migraine is a debilitating, recurring, primary headache disorder. Genetic mutations in the CACNA1A gene, coding for voltage-gated calcium channels, have been implicated in about half the cases of familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM). The onset of migraines can be due to the hyperexcitability of trigeminal neurons and the abnormal integration of sensory information. Consequently, the individual may experience symptoms such as nausea, cha…</description>
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that results in degeneration and death of motor neurons leading to muscle wasting and an inability to control voluntary movement (Leigh &amp; Wijesekera, 2009). The ‘living wires’ which connect your brain to your muscles degenerate, leading to a loss of mobility, loss of speech and eventually impact the ability to breathe. A pro…</description>
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            <description>Atrial Septal Defect

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is one of the most common type of congential heart disease (Geva et al., 2014). ASD contains many different types of arterial malformations causing the mixture of blood between the systemic and pulmonary circulation. Some individuals with ASD are asymptomatic because symptoms depends on the size and type of the defect (Briggs et al., 2012).</description>
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Introduction

Bipolar disorder (BD) is also known as manic depression and is a mental illness that expresses extreme high and low moods. The onset of BD can also cause changes in sleep, energy, thinking and behaviour. Individuals who do suffer from BD experience periods where they feel very happy and energized and other periods where they feel very sad, hopeless, and down. There are times between these two phases where they feel normal. The highs and lows are like “poles” of …</description>
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Cancer: Rare and Recent

What is cancer?

Cancer is the generic term that is used to describe a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body (“Cancer”, 2018). A defining feature of cancer is the rapid production of abnormal cells that grow beyond their normal boundaries (“Cancer”, 2018). While a normal cell would mature into specialized cells with specific functions, cancer cells do not; they are less specialized than normal cells (Nall, 2020). One reason c…</description>
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Etiology

The Ebola virus was first identified in 1976, localized near the Ebola river, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan (CDC). The virus is known to affect both humans and non-human primates, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutangs. Moreover, there are 5 known strains of the Ebola virus, with the most common among humans being the Zaire virus. In addition, the Reston virus has been found to propagate disease in nonhuman primates but not among human …</description>
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External Link

INTRODUCTION

Glaucoma is a common cause of blindness around the world (Harada et al., 2019). It results from the buildup of aqueous humour fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye. Aqueous humor is produced by the ciliary body and it flows from the posterior chamber through the pupil into the anterior chamber of the eye (Civan &amp; Macknight, 2004). Normally, this fluid then flows out through a spongy tissue at the front of the eye called the trabecular meshwork…</description>
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            <description>Herpes Simplex Virus

Herpes is an ancient Greek terminology meaning ‘creep’ or ‘crawl’, which represents a family viruses (Whitley &amp; Roizman, 2001). The most common viruses within this family which infect humans are the Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2).</description>
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	*  A Timeline of HIV/AIDS. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2016, from &lt;https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/aids-timeline/index.html&gt;
	*  AIDS.gov. (2015). HIV Test Types. Retrieved from &lt;https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/hiv-testing/hiv-test-types/AIDS.gov&gt;. (2015). HIV Test Types. Retrieved from &lt;https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/hiv-testing/hiv-test-types/&gt;
	*  AIDS.gov. (2015). Stages of HIV Infection. Retrieved from</description>
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Introduction

What is lupus?

Lupus is the common name for the disease known as lupus erythematosus. The disease is characterized by the body’s immune system attacking healthy tissues within the patient. The disease is an autoimmune chronic disease and can be fatal. Often appears as a rash with similar characteristics to a skin disease, but can develop to other organ systems of the body as well. Essentially the immune system produces antibodies in abundance which attack the body’s tiss…</description>
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            <description>Malaria

Malaria and malaria-causing parasites have been known to mankind for thousands of years. Around 7,000-12,000 years ago the increasing temperatures in Africa caused a rise in humidity, thus creating many new water bodies and allowing for agricultural development in the Middle East and North East Africa to occur (Srinivas, 2016). This led to the formulation of a  favourable climate and area for breeding and transmission of malaria parasites and its carrier, the mosquito.</description>
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Adderall
  
Introduction

History of Adderall

Adderall is a prescribed medication that consists of a mixture of two different molecular structures of amphetamine. Amphetamine was first synthesized in 1887 by a Romanian chemist, Lazăr Edeleanu. The drug’s first pharmacological appearance was in 1934 as an inhaler for congestion under the trade name Benzedrine. It was not until World War II, the Allied and Axis forces discovered the performance-enhancing effect of the drug …</description>
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            <description>Primary Systemic Amyloid Light-Chain (AL) Amyloidosis

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Introduction

What Is AL Amyloidosis?: 

History

To understand the history of AL Amyloidosis, it is necessary to investigate the history of the term, ‘amyloid’. This term was first used in 1854 by Rudolph Virchow to define extracellular accumulation in the liver (Nyirady, 2016). Thus, this was the first instance of this term being used in the same context as it is now presently. However, before…</description>
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            <description>Epilepsy: Childhood Absence Epilepsy

Presentation 1: Epilepsy: Childhood Absence Epilepsy Powerpoint File



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Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in people of all ages, and affects the central nervous system. This disorder is chronic, and entails recurrent, unprovoked…</description>
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Fat loss supplements are products, most commonly taken orally, designed to burn fat by speeding up the body’s metabolism to aid in the ultimate goal of improving the health of the person consuming them.</description>
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            <description>What is NGS?

Technological advances in molecular genetics at the end of the twentieth century have established a strong foundation for genetic analysis. Shotgun sequencing has allowed for the sequencing of longer DNA sections, which has played a significant role in the Human Genome Project.</description>
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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects the substantia nigra, a region within the brain.[1] PD can also lead to various cognitive impairment, autonomic dysfunction, sleep disorders, and depression which further affect those living with the illness.</description>
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            <description>Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which an individual periodically stops breathing during sleep. These temporary interruptions can last ten seconds or longer and may occur hundreds of times during a night. The disorder is broadly classified into two types, obstructive and central.</description>
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What is sweating?

Sweating, also known as perspiration, is the release of fluids from sweat glands or the release of water by the skin and from the lungs (Folk &amp; Semken, 1991). The two sweat glands that are involved in human perspiration are the apocrine and eccrine glands. Apocrine glands are typically found deep in the dermis, near hair follicles. These glands are concentrated in the axilla or armpit of humans but can be found scattered throughout the entire …</description>
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            <description>Sweating</description>
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            <description>Zika Virus
  
Zika Virus PowerPoint



Zika Virus 101: What is Zika Virus?

Zika Virus (ZIKV) is among one of the most recent virus to capture international headlines and the attention of several health Organizations in recent times. The most recent outbreak of 2015 in the Americas were instrumental in the discovery of the link between ZIKV and the neurological diseases Guillain-Barre Syndrome in adults and microcephaly in infants born to infected mothers. ZIKV is an arbovirus of the family flav…</description>
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            <description>Addison's Disease

Presentation 2: Addison's Disease Powerpoint File



Introduction

&lt;style justify&gt;Addison’s disease is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and in some cases aldosterone, due to the destruction or dysfunction of the adrenal cortex (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2014). This disease may also be known as hypoadrenalism, hypocortisomalism or chronic or severe adrenal insufficien…</description>
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            <description>What is Chagas Disease?

Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the disease in 1909. It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors and is found only in the Americas (mainly, in rural areas of Latin America where poverty is widespread). Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis.American trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease can infect anyone, but is diagn…</description>
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Figure 1: Diagnosis and characteristics under the FASD Umbrella
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            <description>How Sleep Influences The Body



Presentation Slides



Introduction

Sleep is the most important thing that humans need. Going all the way back to the first lineage of human-like species, sleep would have created a state of vulnerability and thus those who slept would have been naturally selected against, but it was absolutely imperative for their bodies to repair and replenish themselves overnight. Sleep is a highly conserved behaviour across animal evolution, which demonstrates its importance…</description>
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            <description>Infertility Powerpoint



Infertility

Infertility is the inability of a person to naturally reproduce. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as a “disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy”</description>
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            <description>Lack of Sleep/Irregular sleep cycles</description>
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            <description>Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)

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Introduction

“Will Be Done After Wiki is Completed - Short Summary of Everything”

Summary Videos

Your Brain on LSD and Acid: 

History

Famous LSD Users

	*  Bill Gates (Co-founder of Microsoft):</description>
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            <description>Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)

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Introduction

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also known commonly as “L” or “Acid”, is a psychedelic, hallucinogenic, and recreational drug that alters cognition and perception (Blachford &amp; Krapp, 2010). This leads to changes in  awareness, perceptions, feelings along with seeing/feeling sensations and images that are not truly present (Blachford &amp; Krapp, 2010). LSD is most commonly taken as a dissolving stamp on …</description>
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            <description>Introduction

The mechanisms of oncolytic immunotherapy can be broken down into two major effects: the local effects and the systemic effects.1 The local effects consist of tumour cell lysis.1 The oncolytic virus (OV) must first selectively target cancer cells and replicate.</description>
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            <description>Postpartum Depression
  
Postpartum Depression PowerPoint



What is Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression is a mental disorder that can begin at any time during pregnancy or up until one year after child birth. It is most common for the mother of the child to develop postpartum depression, however it is also possible for the father or other partner to develop it, and is even present with adopted parents (CMHA, 2018). This mental disorder affects the way the individual feels about themse…</description>
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            <description>Tuberculosis

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What is tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (or TB) is a disease that is caused by the bacteria Myobacterium tuberculosis, which usually affects the lungs (World Health Organization, 2018). TB is a curable and preventable disease. It is spread through inhalation, so when someone with lung TB coughs or sneezes, they release the TB germs into the air where…</description>
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            <description>Biological Basis of Sexuality
  
Biological Basis of Sexuality PowerPoint



Overview of Human Sexuality

Human Sexuality is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. Your awareness of yourself as a female or male is a part of sexuality as well as the capacity to have erotic experiences and responses. Knowledge of gender roles in culture also influences sexuality. Human sexuality is studied by biologists, medical researchers, sociologists and psychologists (Pearson E…</description>
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Celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy), which is also referred to as spruce or coeliac is a digestive and autoimmune disease that leads to the destruction of the lining of the small intestine when foods containing gluten are consumed.</description>
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What is male infertility?

Male infertility refers to the inability to impregnate a fertile female due to abnormalities in the quantity and quality of sperm. In about 1 in 5 couples, infertility issues come from the male partner (Andrology Australia, 2018).</description>
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            <description>DNA Fingerprinting

DNA analysis or ‘DNA fingerprinting’ refers to the identification of an organism using deoxyribonucleic acid. It was first described by Alec Jeffreys, an English geneticist. Jeffreys discovered that DNA contained a number of sequences that were repeated again and again (Jefferys et al, 1985). He then established that the number of repeated sections varied in each individual, rendering their genetic make-up completely unique, with the exception of identical twins (Jefferys et …</description>
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            <description>HIV Powerpoint



Introduction

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that can negatively impact the host once transmitted. Although concentrated in some regions of the globe, it can be found all around. HIV has been studied in the past however, many questions still remain which continue to fuel the need for further research.</description>
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            <description>Male Infertility

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What is male infertility?

The inability to impregnate a fertile female due to abnormalities in the quantity and quality of sperm (Andrology Australia).

How is sperm normally produced?

The system of tubes in the testicles (seminiferous tubules) contain germ cells that are converted into sperm by hormones, including testosterone. During this process, the germ cells divide until they resemble tadpoles with a head and short tail.</description>
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            <description>Plaque Psoriasis

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  
Introduction

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that is usually a result of either experiencing or witnessing a horrific situation. However, the term wasn’t coined until much recently, despite having been existing for hundreds of years. Early examples of PTSD include war veterans who experienced severe combat trauma from the Vietnam War. These individuals were not diagnosed with PTSD, but rather as “shell shock” o…</description>
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There is a positive correlation between adults who sleep 6-8 hours per night and their lifespan. Excessive sleep results in cardiovascular disease and diabetes whereas insufficient sleep can also cause cardiovascular disease, obesity and even brain damage. The physiology of sleep is categorized as non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. NREM sleep is divided into stages 1-4 with each stage representing its relative depth. Each sleep stage has unique …</description>
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            <description>Snake Venom

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Introduction

Snakes are limbless, flexible and elongated reptiles with 2900 different species worldwide out of which, 375 are venomous (“Basic facts about snakes”, 2017). Snakes are found worldwide except for in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand and Greenland as they mostly live in tropical regions with warm climate and nest in various environments including in forests, water, and deserts (2017). Venomous snakes attack their pr…</description>
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Breast Cancer Powerpoint



Breast Cancer

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INTRODUCTION
   
The breast is an organ that is primarily composed of adipose tissue that is found on the chest region, situated right in front of the pectoralis major muscle.  The organ is found in both males and females, but have no functional purpose in males.  The breast in females has a specialized function which is the production of milk for lactation.  The breast anatomy is composed of 2 components the epithelial compone…</description>
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            <description>Cellulases and Biofuels

Introduction

Biofuels are a source of energy that derives from renewable plants and animals. The most abundant fermentable source of cellulosic carbohydrates is obtained from plant biomass due to its high abundance in plant cell walls (Himmel, Ruth, &amp; Wyman, 1999). One of the most studied and currently employed uses of this vast biomass is the conversion to ethanol.</description>
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            <description>DIABETES

Epidemiology

The global prevalence of diabetes has been steadily increasing and on the rise. With increased availability of fast foods and unhealthy options, this causes an increase in poor health behaviours, raising a big concern. Based on previous data that captures future trends in diabetes frequency, the number of adults with diabetes globally has been projected to increase from 382 million to 592 million by 2035. The epidemiology of diabetes varies depending on different factors …</description>
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Introduction

Diabetes mellitus (commonly referred to as diabetes) is a group of metabolic disorders caused by defects of insulin secretion. The prevalence of this disease has skyrocketed since the beginning of the 21st century, becoming the seventh most common global cause of death in 2016 (World Health Organization, 2018). This increase is most likely due to the lifestyle shift in North American and European countries. The domination of fast food chains and increased aut…</description>
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Introduction

A Genetically Modified Organism is any organism created by gene splicing techniques and often involves merging DNA from different species (31). Scientists directly manipulate an organism’s genome to isolate traits or characteristics deemed of value. Currently, the safety of GMOs is under research as they are relatively recent developments (22).</description>
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            <description>Migraines

A migraine is a primary headache disorder that is characterized by recurrent throbbing head pain. It should be noted that individuals who do experience migraines have characteristic differences in comparison to a typical headache. These differences include increased severity, length, localization of pain to one side of the head and other associated symptoms (such as vomiting, nausea, sensitivity to light and smell). Individuals with migraines may or may not experience an aura, which i…</description>
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            <description>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Origin &amp; Background

The concept of post-traumatic stress is not a new one. War veterans returning from battle have been reporting symptoms of flashbacks, hyper-arousal, anxiety and depression, for hundreds of years (Malia, 2014). When Civil war veterans were first diagnosed, physicians referred to their symptoms as “Soldier’s Heart”, “Shell Shock” or “Combat Fatigue”. It wasn’t until 1980, that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) added Post-Traumati…</description>
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A sneeze, also known as a sternutation, is a defense mechanism for the human body to protect the airway of the respiratory system. It is a sudden, forceful, involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth caused by foreign particles irritating the mucous membranes of the nose or throat. Sneezing is the body's way of clearing irritants from the nose or throat. It can be provoked by a variety of things, including allergens, microbes, nasal irritants, inhalation o…</description>
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            <description>What are Synthetic Antibody Mimics (SyAMs)?

Synthetic antibody mimics are synthetic organic molecules which are approximately one-twentieth the size of antibodies. These molecules have various advantages as they are composed of only 5 % of the molecular weight of natural antibodies, they are thermally stable (thus they are able to be stored at room structure) and can be orally administered. Other benefits include their inexpensive production and their limited adverse effects on the immune syste…</description>
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History


The late 1800s patent medicine era was when the first availability of diet pills was seen (Whittemore, 2019). They were known as fat reducers, which increased the metabolic rate as they were centered on thyroid extract (Whittemore, 2019). Even though they were known to be an effective way of losing weight, the pills had many side effects that were not expected including weakness, an increase in heart rate, and even death (Whittemore, 2019). Even with all the ri…</description>
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Alzheimer's Disease Powerpoint



Alzheimer's Disease

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INTRODUCTION

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia specifically targeting areas of the brain responsible for memory, behaviour and language. Throughout the progression of this disease, neurons lose their ability to properly communicate, causing cell death in these regions. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease where its symptoms accumulate very slowly, and worsen over time (da Silva, 2017). Beginning stages are …</description>
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            <description>Cholera

 Figure 1: This image depicts a group of the bacteria species Vibrio cholerae

Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection that arises from consuming food or water that has been contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerea. The bacterium causes severe dehydration, taking between 12 hours to 5 days to show symptoms after a person has come in contact with the bacterium (World Health Organization, n.d.). Cholera can affect both children and adults and can result in death within hours if lef…</description>
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Introduction

What is COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, denoted as COPD is a type of obstructive lung disease (n.d., 2013). It is characterized by long-term poor airflow and displays symptoms including cough with sputum production and shortness of breath. Figure 1 displays a visual representation of a lung tissue of a healthy individual and of an individual with COPD. From the beginning of its diagnosis, these symptoms from individuals w…</description>
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Introduction

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of neurodegenerative disease found most commonly in people who have had multiple injuries to the head, mainly athletes that competed in contact sports (Asken et al., 2017). Symptoms include cognitive issues, changes in behavior, and lapses in memory. Most symptoms first start appearing years after the injuries, and will often get worse with time. In many cases, CTE can deteriorate into dement…</description>
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Love is comprised of various positive and strong emotional experiences and mental states. Driving love are three components: lust, attachment, and attraction. Each component of love is influenced by various hormones and neurotransmitters that affect our brain's reward circuit. Two regions that become active when in love include the caudate nucleus and the ventral tegmental area, also known as the reward circuit. This circuit is linked with the nucleus accumbens, with the functi…</description>
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            <description>Osteoporosis

History


Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by low bone density and deterioration
of bone matrix in connective tissues (Melton, 2001). Osteoporosis usually occurs after 50 years of age and impacts millions of Canadians and people around the globe. Osteoporosis induced injuries can result in prolonged hospitalization, decreased independence, higher incidence of depression, and a reduced quality of life (Iqbal, 2000). Osteoporosis results in significant personal and e…</description>
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            <description>Hepatitis C

Introduction

Hepatitis C is a contagious disease caused by the infection of Hepatitis C virus which predominantly attacks the liver cells (hepatocytes). Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an RNA virus that replicates in the liver, and infects 200 million people worldwide.Infections can only occur in cases where the virus enters the bloodstream and attacks the liver (Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety,2013). Infections are caused by the infection due to the Hepatitis C virus…</description>
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            <description>What is Yellow Fever?

Yellow Fever is a disease caused by the Yellow Fever virus. This virus originates from primates in the forests of Africa where they were transmitted to other animals and humans via a vector: the Aedes aegypti Mosquito - therefore making Yellow Fever a Zoonotic Virus (CDC, 2015). In fact, Yellow fever was the first proven human-pathogenic virus in 1927.</description>
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            <description>Aplastic Anemia

Introduction

Aplastic Anemia is a rare blood disease that causes bone marrow to limit its production of red blood cells, white blood cells and blood platelets. Bone marrow is responsible for the making of stem cells, which then differentiate into more specific cells like red blood cells. Red blood cells are important for the circulation of oxygen throughout the body and the removal carbon dioxide, white blood cells play an important role in the immune system and platelets help …</description>
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Introduction

Albinism is characterized as the absence of pigmentation found throughout the body. It is a congenital disorder meaning that its effects can be seen from birth, and it can affect both plants as well as animals, ranging from humans to reptiles as an example. In humans, albinism causes changes to the colour of t…</description>
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            <description>Alcohol Consumption

Beverages such as beer, wine and spirits contain the major ingredient alcohol, also known ethanol or ethyl alcohol, in its consumable form (What is alcohol, 2018). It is formed from a fermentation process involving yeast or bacteria breaking down certain sugars in the absence of oxygen. In specifics, wine is made from the sugar in grapes, beer from the sugar in malted barley (a type of grain) as well as rye, cider from the sugar in apples, vodka from the sugar in potatoes, b…</description>
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            <description>What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's Disease is a type of neurodegenerative disorder that affects the physical, cognitive and behavioural functions of elderly individuals. Found by Dr.Alois Alzheimer', this disease comprises about 80 % of all the dementia cases worldwide. The symptoms for Alzheimer's Disease range anywhere from minor lapses in memory loss to severe cognitive declines with respect to carrying out everyday tasks. There are various theories that explain the causes and developm…</description>
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            <description>Concussion



Introduction

Concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), are head injuries that occur after a blunt force to the head resulting in the brain moving back and forth. Interestingly, the word concussion comes from the Latin word</description>
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Introduction

What is Crohn's Disease (CD)?

Crohn disease is an idiopathic, chronic inflammatory process of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract which affects any parts of the tract ranging from the mouth to the anus. It is believed to be the result of an imbalance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators. Some factors which encourages this imbalance are genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers. Hence, there is no real single factor that induces this …</description>
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INTRODUCTION

Marijuana comes from the hemp plant known as Cannabis Sativa (Deem, 2013). It is made up of a concoction of the dried, shredded leaves and flowers from this particular plant (Deem, 2013). Cannabis Sativa plants were initially native to Central and Southern Asia (Deem, 2013). However, today majority of its best-known varieties are grown in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Africa (Deem, 2013). The dominant psychoactive chemical in marijuana, which is responsible for majori…</description>
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            <description>Introduction:

Crohn disease is an idiopathic, chronic inflammatory process of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract which affects any parts of the tract ranging from the mouth to the anus. It is believed to be the result of an imbalance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators. Some factors which encourages this imbalance are genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers. Hence, there is no real single factor that induces this intestinal inflammation.</description>
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            <description>Obesity

Introduction


Obesity is a progressive illness which is usually defined by an abnormal and excessive accumulation of body fat that can have a negative impact on one’s health (Mokdad et al., 2003). 

Population health studies estimate the prevalence of obesity by categorizing individuals based on a Body Mass Index (BMI) (Katzmarzyk &amp; Mason, 2006). Generally, individuals with a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2 are considered to be obese.  However, a body mass index alone is not enou…</description>
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            <description>Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Implantation

Transcatheter Aortic-valve Implantation, abbreviated as TAVI, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure intended to better regulate the flow of blood through the aortic valve that bridges between the heart and the aorta. This newly developed procedure is designed to suit the needs and demands of a high-risk population of patients for whom the traditional valve replacement surgery presents with fatal risk factors (American Heart Association, 2014).</description>
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            <description>Burns

Introduction

What are Burns?

Burns are a common household and workplace injury, especially prevalent among children. The name does not only refer to the burning sensation characterized by the injury, but is also characterized by severe skin damage that causes necrosis of the affected skin tissue cells (Khan &amp; Solan, 2016). Damage to the body tissues may be caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Inhalation burns may also develop from concentrated inhalation of smo…</description>
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            <description>Biochemistry of Thermal Injury

Pathophysiology

The body responds to a burn injury in two ways: local response and systemic response. Locally, there is tissue damage and systemically, organ systems are affected as a result of the burn (DeSanti, 2005).</description>
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            <description>Contraception

What is Contraception/ Birth Control?

Contraception or Birth Control is described as any method, medicine or device used to prevent pregnancy(Office on Women's Health, 2019).


Figure 1: Examples for the following six broad categories of contraceptives, ranging from the conveniently applied barrier approach (e.g. condoms) to more complex and effective methods that involve surgery (i.e. permanent sterilization) (Dean, 2017)</description>
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            <description>Cushing's</description>
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            <description>Cushing's</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <description>Exercise Supplementation

Dietary Supplements

A dietary supplement is something used to provide nutrients to the body that may be lacking in sufficient and necessary quantities.
Dietary supplements are commonly used by those involved in certain athletic activities and recreation.
They may be used to help replace meals, increase lean muscle mass/decrease fat composition and/or improve performance in a particular physical activity.</description>
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            <description>Glucocorticoid Hyperfunction: Cushing's Syndrome

Pathophysiology



Figure 1 Clinical features of Cushing's Syndrome



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            <description>Glucocorticoid Hyperfunction: Cushing's Syndrome

Adrenal Glucocorticoid Hyperfunction: Cushing's Syndrome PowerPoint



Introduction
   
Cushing’s syndrome results from excessive, long-term exposure to endogenous or exogenous forms of glucocorticoids (Orth, 1995). Glucocorticoids are a class of steroids, with cortisol being the most important. Glucocorticoids are particularly important in mediating the stress response of the body, and they are also involved in anti-inflammatory actions (Marshal…</description>
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. The disease specifically affects the myelin and as a result inflammation occurs and the myelin is damaged. Myelin performs the crucial role of nerve impulse through nerve fibers. If myelin is damaged then there will be a decrease in the transmission of nerve impulses. When the damage is significant then scar tissue will replace the myelin. The …</description>
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            <description>Osteoporosis





Introduction

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a deterioration of bone tissue and low bone density which results in the weakening of bones. This systematic impairment of bone mass, strength and microarchitecture leads to an increasing prevalence of breaks and fractures (Rachner et al., 2011). The term osteoporosis is derived from</description>
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            <description>Regeneration and Stem Cells

1. Introduction to Regeneration

Regeneration is a fascinating concept among us humans; the thought of amputated limbs growing back into fully functioning body parts has long been popularized in cartoons and fictional characters. For instance, Piccolo, a character from Dragon Ball Z is popular for its remarkable regenerative capability.</description>
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            <description>Schizophrenia

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Overview

Introduction

The term Schizophrenia means ‘a splitting of the mind’ and is a mental disorder that affects about 0.5% of the population (van Os &amp; Kapur, 2018). It is said to be chronic, which means that it lasts for an extremely long time and can recur frequently. Patients with Schizophrenia often experience altered realities, affecting the way they feel, behave and act. Patients can experience positiv…</description>
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            <description>Thermal Injuries

Introduction

Skin is comprised of three anatomical layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue with each layer losing their function following a burn injury (Llyod et al., 2012)v. The epidermis layer acts as a barrier to bacteria and moisture loss, while the dermis provides elasticity and protection from trauma. The dermis also contains blood vessels that supply all the skin layers. When skin gets damaged, epidermal cells regenerate cells from deep within the dermal…</description>
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            <description>TYPE 1 DIABETES

Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which blood sugar levels rise above the normal for a prolonged period of time. There are two forms of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. According to the International Diabetes federation, it is estimated that 1 out of 12 people have diabetes. 50% of which are undiagnosed and therefore unaware of their condition, and of these 5-10% have Type 1 (Daneman, 2006). In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone in th…</description>
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            <description>Osteoporosis</description>
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            <description>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</description>
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            <link>https://wiki.mcmaster.ca/LIFESCI_4M03/group_5_presentation_2_-_alzheimers?rev=1541374042&amp;do=diff</link>
            <description>Alzheimer's Disease



Introduction

So what is Alzheimer’s exactly? The dictionary definition of this disease is characterized as the following; “a progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle and old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain” (Oxford Dictionary, 2018). Because this disease isn’t restricted to old aged individuals, the focus of this presentation will aim to cover different risk factors backed up with their mechanism for infection. Treatments and prevention …</description>
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            <description>Biological Weapons

Biological weapons are using infectious agents or biological toxins to infect organisms with the intent of harming or killing them. These weapons are viruses or living organisms which replicate, and have the ability to infect a single or multiple humans. These weapons are used offensively. Defensively used against these weapons are countermeasures that involve recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease (Newman, 2018).</description>
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CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA

Introduction

Leukemia is the eleventh-most prevalent cancer worldwide, with over 350,000 patients diagnosed each year worldwide (Siegel, Miller, &amp; Jemal, 2015). Leukemia can generally be defined as a non-tumorous cancer of the blood, developing exclusively in the bone marrow of an individual (Apperley, 2015). It is at this stage where leukemia is further classified into varying types. The first distinction made for diagnosed patients is whether the leuke…</description>
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            <link>https://wiki.mcmaster.ca/LIFESCI_4M03/group_5_presentation_2_-_coronavirus?rev=1582951996&amp;do=diff</link>
            <description>What is Coronavirus?
 


The name “Coronavirus” was found in the mid-1960s and it was derived from the “corona” or the crown-like shape observed for these viruses. 
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses. There are four main sub-grouping of the virus: Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. Fun fact! Corona means crown in Latin. The name represents the crown-like spikes on the surface of this virus (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020).</description>
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            <description>Enterovirus 68

Enteroviruses are a group of positive-sense single stranded RNA viruses that are known to cause certain human diseases (positive-sense just means 5’ to 3’; and can be directly translated to viral proteins; and that RNA complementary strand is not needed; and thus do not need RNA polymerase). One example of an enterovirus is Polio, however many non-polio strains also exist.</description>
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            <link>https://wiki.mcmaster.ca/LIFESCI_4M03/group_5_presentation_2_-_high_protein_diets_and_kidney_function?rev=1516911539&amp;do=diff</link>
            <description>High Protein Diets and Kidney Function

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) are the proportion of one’s caloric intake which should come from each macronutrient. It is recommended that 10-35% of daily energy intake should be provided by protein (Whitney, Rolfes, Hammond and Piche, 2013). In a typical Western diet, more than twice the recommended levels of protein are often consumed, and some research supports that this may be ass…</description>
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            <link>https://wiki.mcmaster.ca/LIFESCI_4M03/group_5_presentation_2_-_hyperbilirubinemia_jaundice?rev=1516911539&amp;do=diff</link>
            <description>Hyperbilirubinemia: Jaundice

 

LS4M03 ppt link: &lt;https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17I4UVA_GAagsoywBAQvyIQ6UZCuQBjTS8bzAhAupoAA/edit?usp=sharing&gt;

Introduction

 Jaundice (resulting from neonatal hyperbilirubinemia) is one of the most common conditions that occurs shortly after birth. It is primarily identified by the yellowing of the baby’s skin, often extending down through the abdomen, and to the arms and legs. Usually, this is accompanied by the yellowing of the sclera. About 60% of t…</description>
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            <description>Jaundice</description>
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            <link>https://wiki.mcmaster.ca/LIFESCI_4M03/group_5_presentation_2_-_jaundice_hyperbilirubinemia?rev=1516911539&amp;do=diff</link>
            <description>Jaundice</description>
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            <description>Progeria

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Overview

Introduction

Hutchinson- Gilford Progeria syndrome, also known as Progeria, is a rare fatal genetic disease affecting 1 in 4 million babies globally. As of 2014, there were 118 confirmed cases of progeria globally. It is responsible for accelerated aging throughout their childhood, commencing at age 1, resulting in scleroderma, reduced joint mobility, hair loss and more (Progeria101/</description>
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            <description>Tay Sachs Disease

Tay Sachs is a fatal genetic disorder which occurs due to the deletion of an enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A (also known as, HEXA), resulting in the accumulation of fatty acid GM2 ganglioside in neurons. This eventually leads to the progressive malfunctioning and degeneration of neutrons (GHR, n.d.).</description>
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            <description>Pregnancy</description>
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            <description>Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. The disease specifically affects the myelin and as a result inflammation occurs and the myelin is damaged. Myelin performs the crucial role of nerve impulse through nerve fibers. If myelin is damaged then there will be a decrease in the transmission of nerve impulses. When the damage is significant then scar tissue will replace t…</description>
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Overview

Introduction

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a life threatening mental illness that typically begins around puberty but can occur at any age. It is characterized by persistent behaviours that interfere with maintaining an adequate weight for health, a powerful fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, disturbance in how the person experiences their weight and shape and the individual not fully appreciating the seriousness of their condition. If these characteristics a…</description>
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            <description>Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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The knee joint is made up of the tibia, femur, and patella. It is not a very stable joint and is prone to injury due its complexity and its weight bearing function. (Cimino et al., 2010) Thus, it is stabilized and strengthened by ligaments. Ligaments attach bone to bone, and are very strong but not…</description>
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            <description>Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)

Presentation Slides



What is ASMR?
 


ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. People around the world usually know it as the tingles, brain tingles or brain orgasms in response to sensory stimuli (Sciencedaily, 2018). Many people are under the impression that ASMR is a type of video. Yet, autonomous sensory meridian response is a type of response from watching certain videos or hearing certain sounds resulting in feelings of euphoric …</description>
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Powerpoint:


ASTHMA

INTRODUCTION

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease  that leads to  the constriction of the airways, as well as, airway hyperresponsiveness (Keller, 2002).  Approximately 300 million people are affected worldwide and this number is expected to rise over the upcoming years (Lambecht &amp; Hammad, 2015). As well, approximately 250,000 people die annually (Pawankar, 2014). Asthma most commonly affects infants (Reed, 2006). Reed (2006), found that babies in the…</description>
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            <description>Chronic Myeloid Leukemia



Figure 1: normal blood versus blood of a CML patient. 

Link to PPT presentation: &lt;https://docs.google.com/a/mcmaster.ca/presentation/d/1yjxDywKLHAQyuMUwxRe52624DxmA9ek-3qR8e3BM-jw/edit?usp=sharing&gt;

Introduction

 Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of white blood cells that begins in the bone marrow where blood cells are formed. CML distinguishes itself from other types of leukemia by the abnormal and unregulated growth of myeloid cells – specifically granulo…</description>
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            <description>Cannabis



Origin and Evolution

Cannabis is a flowering plant in the family Cannabaceae. Cannabis use has been traced back to early as 4000 B.C. in china in the form of hemp (Touw, 1981). The use of cannabis is not new. People have grown and processed cannabis for many practical and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Where the plant originated is not conclusive to an exact location, however it is thought to be first found in central asia (Touw, 1981). Over the many years that cannabis …</description>
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            <description>Homosexuality

Scientific History

Sexual Orientation is a term used to describe our patterns of emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction—and our sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions. A person's sexual orientation is not a black or white matter; sexual orientation exists along a continuum, with exclusive attraction to the opposite sex on one end of the continuum and exclusive attraction to the same sex on the other.</description>
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            <description>Homosexuality

Scientific History

Sexual Orientation is a term used to describe our patterns of emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction—and our sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions. A person's sexual orientation is not a black or white matter; sexual orientation exists along a continuum, with exclusive attraction to the opposite sex on one end of the continuum and exclusive attraction to the same sex on the other.</description>
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            <description>Immunology

What is Immunology?

Immunology is a branch in science that focuses on studying the body’s immune system. The immune system incorporates a variety of cellular factors and mechanisms that function to protect the human body from infections and diseases. However, malfunctions can occur within the immune system leading to disease, disorders, allergies, cancer, and even death. (British Society for Immunology, n.d.)</description>
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            <description>Anorexia

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Overview

Introduction

Hutchinson- Gilford Progeria syndrome, also known as Progeria, is a rare fatal genetic disease affecting 1 in 4 million babies globally. As of 2014, there were 118 confirmed cases of progeria globally. It is responsible for accelerated aging throughout their childhood, commencing at age 1, resulting in scleroderma, reduced joint mobility, hair loss and more (Progeria101/</description>
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            <description>Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is classified as a sub-type of Major Depressive Disorder which is primarily related to the changing seasons. The onset of SAD varies predictably over the course of the year; usually during the fall and winter months and less rarely in spring and summer. The reduced level of sunlight in the fall and winter seasons has been highly associated with SAD which essentially disrupts the body's internal clock and lead to feelings of depressio…</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:18:59 -0400</pubDate>
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            <description>The Biomask

The Biomask is a standard polyurethane mask [7] that will aim to provide a clean environment for regeneration of new skin. The hope is that it will increase healing time of facial skin, decrease scarring as well as the number of surgeries a patient would have to endure.</description>
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