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AUTHORIAL-RESPONSIBILITY El autor asume la verdad

Bare claim: (sin marca)

Lessening: may, might, could, probably, possibly

Explicit belief: I believe, in my opinion, we should say

(Smoking causes cancer, It may be difficult, I think it's true)

PERCEPTION Evidencia de los sentidos o inferencia lógica

Verb: seem, appear, Adj: clear, obvious, evident, Adv: clearly, obviously, apparently

(It appears broken, It is clear that...)

NORMALITY Algo habitual o esperable ej. Usually, generally, normally, typically, officially (Officially bought Twitter)

EXTERNAL-AUTHORITY Voz externa (persona, dato, organización)

Explicit: According to X, X states/argues, Generic: Scientists believe, Anonymous: reportedly, allegedly, Data: The data shows (According to Musk...,... Continue reading "Mastering Evidentiality and Authorial Stance in Academic Writing" »

Digestive System Vocabulary

1. Bile – a digestive fluid that helps digest fats
2. Appendix – a small organ attached to the large intestine
3. Celiac disease – an autoimmune disease caused by gluten
4. Defecation – feces / the process of passing stool
5. Weight gain – putting on weight / an increase in body weight
6. Palpate – to examine by touch
7. Stool – solid waste eliminated from the body
8. Bowel – the intestines (small or large)

Digestive Functions and Pathologies

• The pancreas produces and contains digestive enzymes.
• Peptic ulcers may affect the lining of the stomach.
• The last part of the digestive tract is in the large intestine/colon.
• Bile is produced by the liver and released into the duodenum.
• Adverse reaction – reakcja niepożądana
• Autoimmune disorder

Hong Kong Healthcare and Life Expectancy 2024

Hong Kong maintains exceptional health standards, with a life expectancy in 2024 of 85.42 years (83.13 for males and 88.79 for females). The annual healthcare expenditure is approximately HK$109.5 billion, accounting for 19% of government spending. Public services are provided by the Hospital Authority (HA) and the Department of Health (DH), complemented by private clinics and hospitals.

The Role of the Hospital Authority (HA)

The Hospital Authority is a statutory body established in 1990. Its primary roles include managing public hospitals and implementing clinical IT systems. Key IT contributions include:

• Automation and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Pharmacy Billing and Revenue Collection (PBRC)

Addition of Two Numbers

<?php
if(isset($_POST['n1']) && isset($_POST['n2'])){
    $n1 = $_POST['n1'];
    $n2 = $_POST['n2'];
    $res = $n1 + $n2;
    echo "<h3>User Input Numbers:</h3>";
    echo "First Number = $n1 <br>";
    echo "Second Number = $n2 <br>";
    echo "Sum = $res";
}
?>

Enter Two Numbers:

PHP Conditional, Loops and Arrays Example

<?php
echo "<h3>Loop Example (1 to 5):</h3>";
for($i=1;$i<=5;$i++){
    echo "Number: $i <br>";
}
echo "<h3>Array Example:</h3>";
$fruits = array("Apple","Banana","Mango","Orange");
foreach($fruits as $f){
    echo "$f<br>";
}
?>

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Atherosclerosis: Pathogenesis & Complications

A chronic inflammatory disease of medium and large arteries, caused by endothelial injury and lipid accumulation.

Key Risk Factors:

• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Smoking
• Diabetes

Lesions evolve from fatty streaks → fibrous plaques → complicated plaques.

Common Complications:

• Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Stroke
• Aneurysm
• Peripheral Artery Disease

Histologically, it shows lipid cores, calcification, and fibrous caps.

Hypertensive Disease: Organ Damage & Malignant Forms

Chronic blood pressure (BP) elevation causes vascular and organ damage.

Consequences Include:

• Arteriolosclerosis
• Left Ventricular (LV) hypertrophy
• Stroke
• Chronic Kidney Disease

Malignant hypertension (diastolic BP >120 mmHg) causes fibrinoid necrosis... Continue reading "Essential Pathology Topics: Systemic Diseases & Neoplasms" »

MATLAB is a high-level programming and numerical computing environment developed by MathWorks. It is widely used in engineering and scientific fields for tasks like data analysis, algorithm development, modeling, and simulation. Its core strength lies in its ability to handle matrices and arrays directly, making it well-suited for mathematical computations.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Programming Language: MATLAB incorporates a powerful, matrix-based programming language that allows for concise and efficient expression of mathematical operations.
• Interactive Environment: MATLAB provides an interactive desktop environment for performing calculations, analyzing data, and developing algorithms.

Mathematical Functions

It offers a vast library of built-... Continue reading "MATLAB Programming: Key Features, Uses, and Resources" »

🧾 Data Transfer Instructions

These instructions are used to move data between registers, memory, and I/O ports.

➕ Arithmetic Instructions

These instructions perform basic mathematical operations.

Anti-Motility Medications (Pharmacy Only)

These medications work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the intestinal wall, reducing bowel movements.

Loperamide + Co-phenotrope (Dhamotil)

Loperamide

• Indication: Symptomatic relief of acute or chronic diarrhea.
• Dose: Maximum 16mg daily. Limit use to less than 48 hours.
• Side Effects: Constipation, nausea, vomiting, bloating.
• Special Precautions (SPC):
  • Stop taking once diarrhea resolves (constipation may occur).
  • Take with food.

Co-phenotrope

• Indication: Acute diarrhea in adults.
• Dose: Maximum 8 tablets daily.
• Contraindications: Not for children under 12 years old.
• Special Precautions (SPC): May cause dizziness and drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery.

Adsorbent Medications (General Sales List)

Adsorbents... Continue reading "Effective Diarrhea Relief: Medications and Management" »

Operating Systems: System Calls and File Descriptors

int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {
  int fd = open(argv[1], O_WRONLY | O_CREAT | O_EXCL, 0644);
  if (fd == -1) {
    printf("There was a problem creating \"%s\"!\n", argv[1]);
    return 1;
  }
  close(fd);
  return 0;
}

void copyContents(int sourceFD, int destinationFD) {
  char buffer[kCopyIncrement];
  while (true) {
    ssize_t bytesRead = read(sourceFD,