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Ecstasy (MDMA) use can cause serious life-threatening complications like hyperthermia, hyponatremia, and liver failure. It is also associated with increased risks of psychotic episodes, depression, panic disorders, impulsive behavior, dental erosion, and mucosal changes. Recent ecstasy use may interfere with dental treatment. Ecstasy induces euphoria and feelings of closeness but also has systemic effects like tachycardia, increased body temperature, nausea, insomnia, and difficulty coordinating movements. Several days after use, lack of energy, panic, depression, and difficulty concentrating may occur.
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![José Gerardo Cruz Rivera 804-10-1716
Ecstasy (MDMA) and oral health
Brand H. S. Dun S. N. and Nieuw Amerongen, A. V. 2008. Ecstasy (MDMA) and oral health.
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The ecstasy is frequently used by young adults in the major cities. This review describes systemic and
oral effects of ecstasy. Life-threatening complications include hyperthermia, hyponatraemia and liver
failure. In addition, psychotic episodes, depression, panic disorders and impulsive behaviour have been
reported. Oral effects include xerostomia, bruxism, and an increased risk of developing dental erosion.
Mucosal changes have also been reported. Recent use of ecstasy may interfere with dental treatment.
Finally, the potential use of saliva for non-invasive detection of ecstasy is discussed. Ecstasy induces a
euphoric feeling, suppresses, tiredness, increases sensory perception and induces a sense of closeness to
other people. Other symptoms are tachycardia, tremor, dilated pupils, an increased body temperature,
nausea, suppressed appetite, insomnia and restlessness. Sometimes, body movements are difficult to
coordinate. Several days after use of ecstasy, lack of energy, panic disorders, a depressive mood and
difficulty concentrating may be present. The mental and systemic effects associated with use of 3,4
methylenedioxymethamphetamine are: elevated mood, confusion, acute anxiety, panic disorder,
depression, seizures, tremors, tics, nystagmus, hypertension, tachycardia, sweating, urinary retention,
renal failure, acute liver failure, nausea, vomiting, rhabdomyolysis, hyponatraemia, cerebral oedema
and death.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/ecstasyandoralhealthanotatedbibliography-110507154815-phpapp02/85/Ecstasy-and-oral-health-anotated-bibliography-1-320.jpg)
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3. Their calculations determined the pill contained 2.718 mg of manganese, less than the labeled 4 mg, confirming their hypothesis. Proper analysis by supplement companies is needed to ensure accurate labeling.
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This blog aims to educate the public about recent technologies and discoveries through topics like biofuels, bioinformatics, calibration curves, DNA to protein translation, ELISA immunoassays, forensic DNA fingerprinting, microscopy, nanotechnology, bacterial transformation, and more. The knowledge shared on this blog presents solutions to diseases and their causes. In conclusion, these reports help increase understanding of current research and developments, making people more aware of what is happening today in ways that benefit everyone.
Blog’s objectives
This blog aims to educate the public about recent causes, effects, research, and discoveries related to new technologies and experimental laboratories. Some topics covered include biofuels, bioinformatics, calibration curves, DNA to protein translation, ELISA immunoassays, forensic DNA fingerprinting, microscopy techniques, nanotechnology, bacterial genetic alteration, and more. The knowledge shared through this blog is rewarding as it presents solutions to diseases and their causes. In conclusion, these reports help increase understanding of current research developments and raise awareness of modern advances.
Blog's Objetives
This blog aims to educate the public about recent causes, effects, research, and discoveries related to new technologies and experimental laboratories. Some topics covered include biofuels, bioinformatics, calibration curves, DNA to protein translation, ELISA immunoassays, forensic DNA fingerprinting, microscopy techniques, nanotechnology, bacterial genetic alteration, and more. The knowledge shared through this blog is rewarding as it presents solutions to diseases and their causes. In conclusion, these reports help increase understanding of current developments and research.
Objetives of this blog
This blog aims to educate the public about recent causes, effects, research, and discoveries related to new technologies and experimental laboratories. Some topics covered include biofuels, bioinformatics, calibration curves, DNA to protein translation, ELISA immunoassays, forensic DNA fingerprinting, microscopy techniques, nanotechnology, bacterial genetic alteration, and more. The knowledge shared through this blog is rewarding as it presents solutions to diseases and their causes. In conclusion, these reports help increase understanding of current developments and research.
Objetives of this blog
This blog aims to educate the public about recent causes, effects, research and discoveries related to new technologies and experimental laboratories. Some topics covered include biofuels, bioinformatics, calibration curves, DNA to protein translation, ELISA immunoassays, forensic DNA fingerprinting, microscopy techniques, nanotechnology, bacterial genetic alteration, and more. The knowledge shared through this blog is rewarding as it presents solutions to diseases and their causes. In conclusion, these reports help increase understanding of current research developments and raise awareness of modern advances.
Rise presentatio w ings
The document summarizes steps to observe and photograph a moth and fly under a microscope as part of a science experiment. It outlines preparing the microscope and computer program, placing the insects under the microscope at different magnifications to take photos, and provides brief details on the characteristics of moths and flies.
Determine the concentrations of manganese in a pill
The students determined the concentration of manganese in a pill called Arthu Z that claimed to contain 4mg of manganese. They calculated the average weight of the pills and crushed and diluted the pills to perform spectrometry analysis. The results found that the pills contained 2.7mg of manganese, less than the 4mg listed on the label. The students concluded that their hypothesis was confirmed and that federal agencies should regulate supplement production more strictly since manufacturers do not always accurately analyze product contents.
Biofuels
The document discusses an enzyme called cellobiase that breaks down cellulose. Cellobiase speeds up the reaction of breaking down cellobiose, a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules, into glucose. An experiment was conducted to determine the reaction rate of cellobiase breaking down cellobiose in the presence and absence of the enzyme over time. The results showed that more cellobiose was broken down, or absence increased, the longer the reaction was allowed to occur when cellobiase was present.
Biofuels
The document discusses an enzyme workshop about how enzymes speed up chemical reactions. It explains that enzymes have a specific shape that complements substrate molecules, and position substrates to make their bonds unstable and reactive. The laboratory studied the enzyme cellobiase, which breaks down cellobiose (a disaccharide of glucose) in the final step of breaking down cellulose. The experiment measured the reaction rate of cellobiase breaking down its substrate cellobiose at different time intervals, finding that more substrate was broken down as time increased, demonstrating the enzyme's ability to accelerate the reaction over time.
Elisa immuno
The student performed an ELISA technique in their laboratory class to simulate the spread of an infectious disease. The ELISA uses antibodies to detect disease agents in body fluids. In this simulation, the primary antibody was rabbit which recognized the chicken antigen, while the secondary antibody was goat which recognized the primary rabbit antibody. By testing sample #10 which came up positive, they determined that sample belonged to the person exposed to the contagious disease in the 5 minute incubation period.
Quality of water
The document summarizes a workshop about factors that affect water quality, including climate, rainfall, soil, forest coverage, agriculture, urban areas, and waste management. It describes how to properly take a water sample, transporting it to a lab in a sterilized bottle and refrigerating it. Finally, it discusses the workshop covering various water testing techniques, measurement scales, and using statistics and graphs in Excel to analyze water sample data.
P glo bacterial
The document summarizes a genetic transformation workshop where students learned how to transform bacteria by adding exogenous DNA. They used a plasmid containing the gene for green fluorescent protein (GFP) to transform bacterial colonies. The transformed bacteria were plated on selective media where only colonies containing the GFP plasmid would grow over the course of a week, demonstrating successful genetic transformation.
Nanotechnology
José Gerardo Cruz Rivera attended a workshop on nanotechnology given by Wilfredo Otaño. Nanotechnology involves manipulating physical systems that are 100nm or smaller, and provides advantages like increased surface area and reactivity. The lab produces hydroxyapatite coatings, a bone component, for coating implants to aid bone repair. Specialized machinery like sputtering deposition systems were observed, which can integrate elements onto substrates. In conclusion, nanotechnology is an important breakthrough and allows creation of very small fibers and specialized machines.
Microscopy and photomicrography
José Gerardo Cruz Rivera observed leaves under a dissecting microscope on January 28, 2011. He used the microscope to more closely examine leaves such as Maltese Cross, Lotus, and grass. Cruz turned on the microscope, placed the leaves on the base, added light, and observed the leaves on a computer program. Finally, he presented his findings which showed the different structures of the leaves' veins. The lab familiarized him with microscope operation and demonstrated the veins and structures of leaves.
Forensic dna fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting was invented in 1985 by Alec Jeffreys at the University of Leicester. It is a technique used to identify individuals by their unique DNA patterns rather than just species or traits. DNA fingerprinting can be used to determine paternity or maternity and identify criminals or victims. The process involves isolating DNA from samples like blood or hair, cutting the DNA into fragments using enzymes, and analyzing the fragment sizes to create a unique DNA profile for identification purposes.
Dna to protein
The workshop covered the process from DNA to protein. Students extracted their own DNA from mouth swabs and performed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to replicate DNA fragments. They ran the DNA samples through agarose gel electrophoresis to separate fragments by size. Students also analyzed protein samples using SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis. The workshop discussed microbiology and allowed students to observe bacteria under microscopes with different lighting. It concluded by demonstrating how macrophages can eliminate bacterial infections.
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Determine the concentration of manganese in a pill
Determine the concentration of manganese in a pill
Determine the concentration of manganese in a pill
Determine the concentration of manganese in a pill
Determine the concentrations of manganese in a pill
Determine the concentrations of manganese in a pill
Ecstasy and oral health anotated bibliography
- 1. José Gerardo Cruz Rivera 804-10-1716 Ecstasy (MDMA) and oral health Brand H. S. Dun S. N. and Nieuw Amerongen, A. V. 2008. Ecstasy (MDMA) and oral health. [Internet]. [cited 2010 October 13] Available from: http://proquest.umi.com.uprcdb.cayey.upr.edu:2048/pqdweb?index=5&did=1420134411&SrchMode=2 &sid=3&Fmt=6&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1287103519&clientId =45093 The ecstasy is frequently used by young adults in the major cities. This review describes systemic and oral effects of ecstasy. Life-threatening complications include hyperthermia, hyponatraemia and liver failure. In addition, psychotic episodes, depression, panic disorders and impulsive behaviour have been reported. Oral effects include xerostomia, bruxism, and an increased risk of developing dental erosion. Mucosal changes have also been reported. Recent use of ecstasy may interfere with dental treatment. Finally, the potential use of saliva for non-invasive detection of ecstasy is discussed. Ecstasy induces a euphoric feeling, suppresses, tiredness, increases sensory perception and induces a sense of closeness to other people. Other symptoms are tachycardia, tremor, dilated pupils, an increased body temperature, nausea, suppressed appetite, insomnia and restlessness. Sometimes, body movements are difficult to coordinate. Several days after use of ecstasy, lack of energy, panic disorders, a depressive mood and difficulty concentrating may be present. The mental and systemic effects associated with use of 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine are: elevated mood, confusion, acute anxiety, panic disorder, depression, seizures, tremors, tics, nystagmus, hypertension, tachycardia, sweating, urinary retention, renal failure, acute liver failure, nausea, vomiting, rhabdomyolysis, hyponatraemia, cerebral oedema and death.