The Saccheri Quadrilateral The Saccheri Quadrilateral Saccheri was a Jesuit priest who lived from 1667 to 1733. Before he passed away he published a book entitled Euclides ab omni nævo vidicatus. (Euclid Freed of Every Flaw). Saccheri suggested that for a line and a point, there are three possibilities. The first is that there is exactly one line through the point parallel to the giv

Trig Take an x-axis and an y-axis (orthonormal) and let o be the origin. A circle centered in o and with radius = 1, is called a trigonometric circle or unit circle. Turning counterclockwise is the positive orientation in trigonometry. Angles are measured starting from the x-axis. Two units to measure an angle are degrees and radians An orthogonal angle = 90 degrees = pi/2 radians

Types Of Abortion Types of Abortion Abortion is a choice that every pregnant woman has the right to make. There are many different forms of abortion. Two of the forms of abortion include Manual Vacuum Aspiration abortions and Medically induced abortions. Both forms are becoming more and more popular because they are easier than the traditional surgical abortions. These two form

Under The Autism Umbrella Under the Autism Umbrella To many people, the very name "autism" conjures the image of a child, in isolation, banging his head against the wall. The word "autism" derives from the Greek word "autos," meaning self. The name arose because of the person’s trouble in communicating with others. Since it was first identified in 1943, autism has come to be seen as a s

Anthrax In 1877, Robert koch grew an organism called anthrax. He tested, demonstrated, and produced anthrax by injecting it into animals. Anthrax is an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected animals or their products. The spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus Anthracis cause it. Anthrax occurs mostly in cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes

Anthrax The anthrax vaccination is the only known defense available for United States Troops against the deadly anthrax virus. Many experts have said it is not effective against inhalation anthrax. Studies have not been conclusive in their findings. The chance of living if you have received the anthrax vaccination seems better. More studies should be conducted outside the Department o

A Hidden Illness A Hidden Illness Imagine feeling exhausted after walking two blocks, having chronic sore throats, muscle and joint pain. Imagine your head feels full of wet sand and when you try to read, words swim on the page. Imagine feeling heavy and sluggish after a nights sleep, and imagine that these ailments last for years. These are just a few of the symptoms associated wit

Antibiotics May Become Harder to Resist Antibiotics may become harder to resist Antibiotics may become harder to resist because bacteria are finding ways to get around the drug. Antibiotics are also getting weaker, but scientists are working as hard as they can to prevent this from happening. Scientists are trying to design types of drugs that can keep working, even though thes

Abortion Is A Useful Procedure Abortion is a useful procedure Abortion is a very heavily debated topic in our society. There are many views for and against the idea of abortion in all of its forms. The United States of America was founded on principles freedom, including free will. While, like most forms of technology medical and not, abortion is not always used in appropriate

ADHD Treatments ADHD TREATMENTS Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity has become a serious disorder in this country, and the medication used to treat this disorder has also become a problem. These tribulations include, over medication, under medicating, wrong medication, and misdiagnosis. There have been numerous studies done on each of these topics. The three reviews of j

Aeration Function Aeration Function Respiration: The mov’t of gases to provide E (O2) & eliminate waste products (CO2). 4 Stages of Ventilation: 1. Ventilation – mov’t of O2 in & CO2 out of the alveoli. 2. Ex∆ of gases across the alv – cap membrane (O2 to pul cap & CO2 t o alv). 3. Transport of gases in the blood. 4. Ex∆ of gases at the tissue level. Alv are consid

Aids Epidemic AIDS Crisis in America This terrifying disease has shattered lives all over the planet and will continue to fester within our population. HIV/AIDS is one of the most untamed diseases in our country and will continue to be one of the most devastating epidemics in the United State’s history. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized as a new disease i

AIDS Testing For All Pregnant Women AIDS Testing For All Pregnant Women The bill to require mandatory AIDS testing for all pregnant women in the state has several complications. However, if I had to vote it would be for the bill to pass. More and more, children are dying because of the mother’s refusal to be screened for AIDS. This bill has the potential to save many lives. HIV

Albuterol Albuterol Did you know that Albuterol is the most efficient bronchodilator that has been invented' Albuterol is a drug that will help prevent an asthma attack and will stop an attack when it is happening. Albuterol is used as an inhalant, or can be used as a pill. The drug albuterol is a commercially produced product that has many companies that manufacture this drug, al

Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine Throughout recorded history, people of various cultures have relied on what Western medical practitioners today call alternative medicine. The term alternative medicine covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies. It generally describes those treatments and health care practices that are outside mainstream Western

Altruism And Nursing Altruism and Nursing In the earlier days, nursing was not a profession, but rather an altruistic behavior of any man or woman caring for, or nurturing, another individual (Carruthers, 1997, 1). How can a nurse show more altruism in his or her daily life' Deborah Adelman, from Illinois, shows altruism by taking time from her job as a nursing professor to use her

Anabolic Steroids Research Paper Anabolic Steroids There is a plague in our modern day society. As of this point it is continuously getting worse by the day. It is the fact that many more people today, now more than ever, are resorting to the use of anabolic steroids. People in this day and age are getting to be too lazy and they are always looking for the quick fix for their prob

Animal Experimentation Animal Experimentation / Rights “They don’t feel pain the same as you or I”. The issue of whether animals have sense perception (are sentient) is important for those who use animals in research. As long as they continue to think and feel as though the animals do not feel pain the same as you or I, they can go to bed at night with a clear conscience. “It may

Autism Autism Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 500 individuals (Centers for Dise

Autism In Children Autism is a rare disease that has been noticed for centuries. The purest form of autism (high IQ and almost normal behavior yet still self-contained) occurs in about one in 2,000 people. When the many other forms of autism are added in, the ratio is one in 750. Autism is found in every race, ethnic group, nation, and social standing, although males outnumber females

Adolescent Stress and Depression Asking for HELP when it comes to stress and depression for adolescents. When it comes to stress no one knows more on the topic then today's youth. Thousands and thousands of students go through depression and stress every day, but not one individual asks for help. Many adults believe that stress occurs in the late twenty's or early thirty's of your l

Bipolar Disorder Bipolar depression, also known as bipolar disorder, manic depression and manic-depressive illness, is a form of a depressive illness in which mania and depression alternate. It is a disorder that affects over 2 million (1.2 percent) Americans and usually begins during adolescence (American Medical Association [AMA], 1998). It is often not recognized as a serious disorder

Birth Control Options BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS Over the years, birth control has evolved into an vital part of our society. Millions of men and women all over the world use some form of birth control, and it is growing more popular. Never has there been a time in which birth control options were as plentiful or as important (Bancroft). There are many different kinds of birth control and

Breast Cancer Cancer is not just one disease but rather a group of diseases. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women (after skin cancer) and one out of eight women will develop this disease. Since this disease is so common and affects so many women, every woman should be well informed on the subject of breast cancer including detection, treatment, and different ways t

Breast Cancer In this essay I will be discussing a very serious issue that affects thousands of women each year; breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of women between the ages of 40 and 49 in North America. This paper will go on to talk about the facts of the disease and who is at risk, prevention, detection and treatments. Although there is no known cure for bre

Bottle Feeding Vs. Nursing: Bottle Feeding vs. Nursing: The good and the bad Many parents feel strongly about breast feeding their children. Most new parents only think of the child’s nutrition however when it comes to the subject of whether to feed the child by the bottle or by the breast. For the first few months of an infant’s life all they do is eat and sleep so that makes fee

Asthma In Children: Controlling or Controllable' A Child’s Asthma: Controlling or Controllable' Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children. Symptoms include repeated attacks of shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. An asthma attack occurs when the airways contract, swell, and clog up with mucus. Attacks can persist for minutes, even hours. A child suffering fro

Brachial Neuritis Brachial Neuritis The Cause and The Cure Audience: Medical students in pre-medical school I. Introduction A. Brachial Neuritis, definition B. Brachial Plexus, definition II. Causes A. Immunizations B. Surgery III. Treatments A. Medications B. Physical therapy C. Acupuncture D. Surgery IV. Conclusion

Cancer Cancer is a deadly disease that kills hundreds of thousands of Americans alone each year. Without early detection it can be deadly and spread throughout ones body and infect vital organs. With new technology and constant research by scientists a cure is sure to be found. But until then we have to live smart and avoid certain things to prevent getting cancer. Cancer is uncontr

Cancer Case Study Psychosocial Assessment Mr. L. is a 69 year-old male with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), FAB-M1 normal cytogenetics diagnosed in May of 2001. He received chemotherapy (7+3: AraC/idarubican) at that time and achieved complete remission. He developed a relapse in the April of 2002. He deferred treatment as he was trying alternative medicines. He eventually was tr