Essays on Food AND Drug Administration

Q1 For the purpose of the paper five additive found in food were chosen. The chosen food additives belong to different types of additives. First picked was corn syrup, which was chosen since it is usually the additive added in soft drinks, which are being consumed in large quantities especially in the United States. The additive belongs to the group of sweeteners. It can be found in processed food, sweets, non-diet drinks, cereals, breads, pastries, candies, cookies, cakes, syrups, crackers, fruits, vegetables, ice creams, meat, salad dressings, sauces, snacks, and soups. The high-fructose corn syrup has been correlated with ...

Medical genomic can be defined as the utilization of genome-based information in the making of clinical decisions. A broader concept, personalized medicine, is often used to describe the models of healthcare that emphasize the application of an individual’s unique environmental, genomic, genetic, and clinical information to the treatment and prevention of diseases (Brunicardi; Offit). In their practice, doctors combine the results of patient data, which include individual genomic information, family history, medical history, conventional test results, and symptoms. The combination of the data allows the physicians to diagnose diseases accurately and personalize treatment strategies (Alzu’bi et al.). ...

On August 30, 2016, Laura Dimon and Ginger Adams Otis wrote an article for The Daily News under the headline “Protesters gather in NYC to show outrage of skyrocketing EpiPen prices.” The article highlights a controversy that is ongoing as this is typed – the price of potentially life-saving EpiPens has increased fivefold in the decade since Mylan Pharmaceuticals acquired the product. One of the clear economic concepts that the EpiPen controversy demonstrates is elasticity of demand. As Guo (2012) points out discussing price elasticity of demand, the concept is simple. It is intuitive as well. When prices go up ...

Abstract

The composition of the foods people consume has a significant influence on their health. Whole certain components in certain foods offer protection against the development of certain disease conditions, the consumption of other components at certain levels might predispose one to certain diseases and disease conditions. The processing industries have a role to inform the consumer of the ingredients in their food products. This is necessary for the consumer to make informed decisions about their dietary choices. This requirement is enforced by the role through regulations passed by government agencies. Even then, certain compounds that are present in processed ...

Thesis

Improved Detection and Characterization of Obscured Central Gland Tumors of the Prostate:

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©2016 by All rights reserved Approved by First Reader Boris Nicolas Bloch, M.D.

Associate Professor of Radiology and

Director of Bioimaging Science Second Reader Kevin Thomas, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Bioimaging and Health Emergency

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Introduction

An organization’s mission and vision help to define its organizational culture. This is because they assist all the stakeholders to become aware of the purpose and values that the organization holds. An organization’s mission and vision therefore call for the development of a strategy that would in the long run assist the organization to achieve its goals and objectives. For such a strategy to be successful, there is a need to develop a strong organizational structure which would in turn lead to a smooth integration of the people within the organization and with the external environment (other ...

Introduction

Transparency is critical in conducting clinical research. Transparency is a fundamental value regardless of the department or organization. The issue concerns the need to ensure transparency is maintained when conducting clinical research. The policy that was recently initiated calls for the restoration of transparency that will benefit health care providers, parents and health systems. The lack of transparency in clinical findings puts the patients’ lives at risk (Health Affairs 21). This will mean that inventories will not be accredited better standards due to lack of accountability. It is paramount that such a policy in health care be implemented to ...

Homework Assignment #2

1. What are the essential responsibilities of a trial judge? The essential responsibilities of a trial judge are to safeguard public interests and the rights of the accused, treat each case individually, be sensitive to and respectful of all participants of the criminal trial. 2. Why have several states eliminated the requirement of unanimity in jury trials? The First Congress eliminated the requirement of unanimity in jury trials. The Court concluded that this requirement used to be the common expectation. 3. a. Name the three (3) critical roles a lawyer serves in society.

3.b. Why have many lawyers and ...

The five supplements that will be discussed include garcinia cambogia, l-carnitine, coenzyme q10, Slimquick, and Hydroxycut. Study results on each supplement will be briefly examined. In addition, an analysis of why consumers are using each supplement will be detailed. Garcinia Cambogia: This supplement is marketed towards individuals interested in weight loss. Studies claim that its main ingredient, hydoxycitric acid, works by increasing a person’s metabolic rate and reducing a person’s appetite (WebMD). The results of scientific experiments are mixed. Weight loss with the supplement versus weight loss without it was not significant. However, the supplement did lower ...

Cloning is the process that a cell or an organism is produced asexually; meaning that no sex is involved in their formation and the product is identical to a specific ancestor. Animal cells are cloned simply because they can be produced from one fertilized cell and they are also genetically identical. In simpler terms, cloning is the process of producing many duplicate cells of an organism. In some cases, cloning is a natural process shown bacteria which are single celled, as well as identical twins in human beings and mammals. The process is also made possible to the animals ...

How Governmental Decisions Caused Obesity In The United States

Within the framework of the liberal political doctrine and deregulated economy, the government imposes guilt upon citizens themselves for their health issues. Citizens have to demonstrate higher level of personal responsibility for their own health. On the other hand, obese citizens are potential clients for various businesses such as gyms, pharmaceutical companies, and beauty industry companies. Complete absence of obesity would mean fall of the aggregate demand for various goods and services such as fitness programs at gyms, healthy nutrition programs, detoxification meals, fitness devices (e.g., running tracks), etc. According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), the top ...

The nutritional needs of a pregnant mother and a developing fetus are essential to the human development process. The key question that may come to mind, in thinking of the health and wellness of an unborn baby, is as follows: How can a mother-to-be obtain the correct nutritional source for the developing fetus? In answering this question it is helpful to understand the nutritional needs by identifying the correct amount of nutrition intake. The nutrition needed for the mother and developing fetus is Calcium, Folic acid, Iron, Protein, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. These nutritional needs can be met ...

We see these days restaurants like Chipotle and grocery stores claiming to serve non-genetically modified foods. Are we eating artificial food? Is that good for our bodies? Is that good for the food that is being modified? These questions raise awareness for people who are oblivious of what GMOs are and how they are affecting our daily lives. GMOs may be more common in our diets than we know. GMO stands for Genetically modified organism and is a term that stems from biotechnology. It is the alteration of the genetic code of an organism to either enhance its properties, ...

Centers for Disease Control, FDA & Medicaid/Medicare Services

Introduction The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to impact millions of lives in the United States. Over sixty fiver percent of HIV diagnoses are African American individuals ages 13-24(Zanoni and Mayer, 2014). Additionally, 15-24-year-olds comprise 50% of recent HIV infection rates, which are 7-20 times higher among youth of color (CDC, 2013). The mortality rate among these groups is also higher(Fedeli et al., 2015). Currently, there is no medical treatment to cure HIV/AIDS, nor a vaccine for HIV contagion (Kurth, Celum, Baeten, Vermund, & Wasserheit, 2011). Thus making it very challenging for both community and public health leaders ...

Part A: Annotated Bibliography

Edberg, S. C. (2015). Microbial Health Risks of Regulated Drinking Waters in the United States—A Comparative Microbial Safety Assessment of Public Water Supplies and Bottled Water. This article examines the differences between tap water and bottled water in the United States of America, especially in regards to safety, regulation, and source. Essentially, the authors underline that there is a significant difference in the quality of tap water and bottled water. Tap water is likely to cause infections when consumed whereas bottled water rarely causes infections. Infections resulting from the ingestion of bottled water are unheard of, and related ...

Abstract

Food safety remains a serious issue in public health. Foodborne disease is the main threat to public health. It occurs when food gets contaminated with pathogens and is then ingested into the body. Food contamination occurs when there is a flaw in the food handling process that allows food to get into contact with the pathogens. Many efforts have been made to deal with food contamination. However, the food industry still faces many challenges some of which are emerging challenges. The dairy sectors are one of the sectors in the food industries facing numerous challenges. Nevertheless, it is one ...