Medication errors, drug safety, and inappropriate use of prescription medications remain important public health concerns. Discuss the impact of these issues on public health. Some things you may consider as you discuss this topic: Who should bear the primary responsibility for preventing medication errors, unsafe drugs, or prescription drug abuse? […]

3 to 4 Line sentences for response: Recent estimates suggest that 70% of processed food in the US contains genetically modified ingredients, largely from genetically modified soy beans. Unlike many other countries, the US doesn’t require food to be labelled as containing genetically modified ingredients. Should we be concerned about […]

Question: Ethanol (Mr 46) in the body is oxidized to acetaldehyde by liver alcohol dehydrogenase (LADH). Other alcohols are also oxidized by LADH. For example, methanol (Mr 32), which is mildly intoxicating, is oxidized by LADH to the quite toxic product of formaldehyde. The toxic effects of ingesting methanol (a component […]

Vertigo is a medical term used to describe feeling dizzy, as if everything is spinning. As it can severely compromise an individual’s ability to walk or stand still properly, vertigo most likely indicates a problem with the person’s     auditory canal.     pinna.     inner ear.   […]