Which of the following biochemical protein markers would be elevated during the inflammatory state associated with HIV?
a. Ferritin
b. Albumin
c. Transthyretin
d. Transferrin
a
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showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Due to their family history of diabetes, what other health problem should Tamara and Martin be aware of? A) Heart disease B) Cancer C) Osteoporosis D) Alzheimer's disease
Recommendations for the prevention of diarrhea worldwide include strategies such as:
A. washing hands with soap after touching food B. promoting hygiene education C. exclusive formula feeding for infants D. preventing weaning practices E. immunizing all adults
Describe the changes that occur in the second or third trimester that result in gestational diabetes
A study is statistically significant if which of the following is true?
a. The findings do not represent the expected effect. b. The findings represent a result due to chance. c. The findings represent a result that is not due to chance. d. The findings represent the expected effect.