.... with leukemia include: lack of energy, fever, susceptibility to infection (because of lack of white blood cells), excessive or repetitive bleeding, easy bruising, and also enlargement of the liver, spleen and lymph nodes (997). This disease has been known to cause about "10% of all cancer deaths, about 50% of all cancer deaths in children and adults less than 30 years old, and at least 4 million people now living are expected to die from these forms of cancer (Reagan 1)." Over half of every type of leukemia occurs in people over the age of 60. Even though so many people hav .....

.... and blood tests showing high levels of Rheumatoid factor. Synovial fluid analysis and complete blood counts are also part of diagnosis. Radiology studies will show soft tissue swelling, narrowed joint space and marginal erosions. Signs and symptoms of early can be feeling of fatigue, low-grade fever, anorexia, weight loss and weakness. Midcourse symptoms include: tenderness, pain and stiffness in the affected joints; reduced joint function; paresthesia; joint contractors and deformities. The symptoms of late (chronic) range from subcutaneous nodules, cysts that develop in the synoviu .....

.... is a ball and socket joint consisting of the acetabulum and femur (Minnier, 1996). The acetabulum and femur provide for a tight fit and allow pain free movement. In a dog with CHD, the fit between the acetabulum and femur is loose causing friction between the two bones. This is manifested by varying degrees of laxity of the muscles and ligaments around the hip joint along with instability and malformation of the joint components (Anonymous, 1997). Much like Sickle- cell anemia, a genetic disease in humans, CHD is also believed to be a genetic (Smith, 1997). To date, genetics is the only kn .....

.... always the best way to deal with a friend dying either, because I end up shutting people out. This is just another way to deal with death and I'm not saying it's the best way to deal with death just the way I dealt with it. No matter how you deal with death you must learn to live with the fact that someone you know is now no longer around. You must go on with your life and learn how to have fun with that person around anymore. Some people may take longer to get past the shock of the persons death, but they will have to go on with there lives sooner or later. I think the best thing .....

.... because there is no family time spent when there should be. The Bible says that no one should have sex before marriage. One who believes in the Bible would follow this command. Some people think that nothing will happen to them or that a person can only get AIDS by needles. Unprotected sex outside of marriage, in the eyes of some, is considered wrong. Through unprotected sex people can contract AIDS. When a person incessantly sleeps around with strangers, AIDS becomes a part of his or her life. Unprotected sex will always have its disputes, but there is no question that AIDS will a .....

.... The scientific method works well in observing and recording physical data and in reaching conclusions which either confirm or nullify a theory. During the mid-19th century, scholars (although at that time probably termed philosophers) wanted to study human nature with the aim of applying the scientific method to observe, record, and treat human behavior that was deemed as unnatural. They believed that if people could be studied in a scientific manner, there would be a greater accuracy in understanding present behavior, in predicting future behavior, and, most controversially, in altering .....

.... is behind the door. She (he) pushes on the door, the door knocks against the tray, and bang, goes the 15 cups! They are all broken. B. A girl (boy) named Mary (Robert) wants to get some candies. But her (his) mother tells her (him) that she (he) can't have any more candies, and she (he) leaves. But Mary (Robert) wants a candy, so she (he) climbs up on a chair and reaches up to the shelf. But she (he) knocks over one cup and it falls on the floor and breaks! Story Pair Two: A. Sarah (Kenny) was playing on her (his) swing in the back yard. Her brother (his sister) was also playing in t .....

.... and if the patient regains consciousness, its aftermath can involve considerable pain. In many such cases, the patient will die whether or not the treatments are performed. In some cases, however, the principle of mercy may also demand withholding treatment that could extend the patient's life if the treatment is itself painful or discomfort. The principle of mercy may also demand letting die in a still stronger sense. Under its second component, the principle asserts a duty to act to end suffering that is already occurring. Medicine already honours this duty through its various techni .....

.... left side of the body and leans more to the creative, the intuitive. It is concerned more with the visual and emotional side of life. Most people, if they thought about it, would identify more with their left brain. In fact, many of us think we are our left brains. All of that non- stop verbalization that goes on in our heads is the dominant left brain talking to itself. Our culture- particularly our school system with its emphasis on the three Rs (decidedly left-brain territory) - effectively represses the intuitive and artistic right brain. If you don't believe it, see how far .....

.... talking on the phone are causing more accidents as the amount of cell phones being used increases. “The risk (of accidents) gets even greater if the person is discussing something important or especially is in the middle of an argument.” (Kolata, par. 2) The solution to cell phones in the cars is that cell phones should only be used in cases of emergencies. The chance of brain tumors also increases with the usage of cell phones. Radiation emitted from cell phones is extremely hazardous to cell phone users’ well being. Experiments done in a Swedish laboratory have been done to tes .....