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Robert J. Lefkowitz And Discovery Of The G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Family, Clarence Lee Jan 2019

Robert J. Lefkowitz And Discovery Of The G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Family, Clarence Lee

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster for the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College features Dr. Robert J. Lefkowitz, 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner (with Brian Kobilka) for their research on G-protein-coupled receptors, proteins in the plasma membrane that allow for the transmission of information through the membrane and into the cell. This research was to impact the development of medications that target these receptors, such as SSRIs.


Metformin, Andrea Frizzell Jan 2018

Metformin, Andrea Frizzell

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster for the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College displays chemical information about the drug Metformin (Fortamet, Glucophage, Gumetza, Riomet), used for the treatment of diabetes, suppressing the production of glucose and aiding int he absorption of insulin, with unlabeled uses as treatment for antipsychotic induced weight gain and polycystic ovary syndrome.


Clozaril, Gillian Jones Jan 2017

Clozaril, Gillian Jones

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Clozaril (Clozapine, Fazaclo, Versacloz) an atypical antipsychotic used to manage schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder as well as bipolar disorder, dementia-related behavior disorders, and tremors.


Aricept, Colleen M. Westburg Jan 2017

Aricept, Colleen M. Westburg

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Donepizil Hydrocholide, trade name Aricept, used to treat the symtoms of mild, moderate, or severe dementia of Alzheimer’s type. Unlabeled uses include treatment of symptoms of vascular dementia, poststroke aphasia, and memory improvement in multiple sclerosis patients.


Nortriptyline Hyrdochloride, Israel R. Gomez Raffoul Jan 2017

Nortriptyline Hyrdochloride, Israel R. Gomez Raffoul

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Nortriptyline Hydrochloride, trade names Acetexa, Allegron, Aventyl, Noritren, Nortrilen, Sensaval, and Vividyl, used to treat endogenous drpression. Unlabeled uses include treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children, ADJD, and diabetic neuropathy.


Sertraline Hydrochloride, Michelle L. Fehr Jan 2017

Sertraline Hydrochloride, Michelle L. Fehr

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Sertraline Hydrochloride, trade name Zoloft, used to treat the symptoms of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, premenstual dysphoric disorder, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.


Benazepril Hydrochloride, Tuan A. Nguyen Jan 2017

Benazepril Hydrochloride, Tuan A. Nguyen

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Benazepril Hydrochloride, trade names Briem, Cibacen, Fortekor, and Iotensin, used to treat mild to moderate hypertension.


Prednisone, Donna K. Broderick Jan 2017

Prednisone, Donna K. Broderick

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Predinisone, trade name Deltasone, Apo-Prednisone, Meticorton, Orasone, Panasol, Panasal, Prenicen-M Sterapred, Winred, an adrenal corticosteroid used to treat a variety of symptoms.


Citalopram Hydrobromide, Maria Parks Jan 2017

Citalopram Hydrobromide, Maria Parks

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Citalopram Hydrobromide, trade name Celexa, used to treat depression.


Zoloft/Sertraline Hcl, Loretta Banks Jan 2017

Zoloft/Sertraline Hcl, Loretta Banks

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Sertraline Hydrochloride, trade name Zoloft, used to treat the symptoms of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, premenstual dysphoric disorder, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.


Naloxone Therapy In Opioid Overdose Patients: Intranasal Or Intravenous?, Leiah Carney Jan 2017

Naloxone Therapy In Opioid Overdose Patients: Intranasal Or Intravenous?, Leiah Carney

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This slide presentation for the Natural Science Poster Session at Parkland College describes the chemical makeup and effect of Naloxone, an opioid antagonist used in the treatment opioid overdose and summarizes a study comparing intravenous and intranasal delivery methods. Concludes that although there are conflicting studies, evidence supports intranasal delivery.


Lunesta, Mary Kreie Jan 2017

Lunesta, Mary Kreie

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster, presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and effects of Eszopiclone, trade name Lunesta, used to treat insomnia.


Mirtazapine, Cassidy Hicks Jan 2016

Mirtazapine, Cassidy Hicks

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Mirtazapine(Remeron, Remeron SolTab), a medication used to treat depression.


Isotretinoin, Gina Wojnar Jan 2016

Isotretinoin, Gina Wojnar

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret), a medication used to treat severe recalcitrant cystic or conglobate acne in patients unresponsive to conventional treatment.


Aminosalicylic Acid (Paser), Vilas B. Vekaria Jan 2016

Aminosalicylic Acid (Paser), Vilas B. Vekaria

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Aminosalicylic Acid (Paser), a drug used with other medications for the treatment of tuberculosis.


Aprepitant, Emily Defend Jan 2016

Aprepitant, Emily Defend

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Aprepitant (Emend), a medication used to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic chemotherapy.


Orap, Sophie A. Catlin Jan 2015

Orap, Sophie A. Catlin

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Orap, a medication used in the treatment of Tourette's syndrome.


Lamictal, Jessica L. Sherman-Corbett Jan 2015

Lamictal, Jessica L. Sherman-Corbett

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Lamictal, a medication used as therapy for seizure disorders and bipolar disorders in adults.


Paxil, Allyson M. Hadfield Jan 2015

Paxil, Allyson M. Hadfield

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Paxil, a medication used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks and anxiety disorders.


Zyban, Shawna R. Meadows Jan 2015

Zyban, Shawna R. Meadows

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Zyban, or bupropion hydrochloride, a medication used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder.


Kapvay, Russell E. Anderson Jan 2015

Kapvay, Russell E. Anderson

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Kapvay, or Clonidine Hydrochloric, a medication used to manage hypertension and in the treatment of severe pain.


Cordarone, Miriana Mccombe Jan 2015

Cordarone, Miriana Mccombe

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Cordarone, or amiodarone hydrochloride, a medication used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias.


The Link Between Adhd And Chemical Exposures, Lily Rong Jan 2015

The Link Between Adhd And Chemical Exposures, Lily Rong

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

A part of the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, this poster investigates the relationship of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to exposures to perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).


Ketoconozole, Jeremy M. Wood Jan 2015

Ketoconozole, Jeremy M. Wood

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This is a poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College, which provides the chemical makeup, dosage, and the body's response to Ketoconazole, or Nizoral, an antifungal medication used in the treatment of animals.


Leukeran, Leslie R. Hunt Jan 2014

Leukeran, Leslie R. Hunt

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

Leukeran (generic name Chlorambucil) is used alone or with other antineoplastics to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, malignant lymphomas, Hodgkin's disease, giant follicular lymphoma, and cancers of the ovaries, breast, and testes. Unlabled uses include treatment of nonneoplastic conditions such as vasculitis complicating rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune hemolytic anemias associated with cold agglutinins, lupus glomerulonephritis, idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, polycythenmia vera, and macroglobulinemia.


Caffeine + L-Theanine: Uses And Effects, Julia Dueease Jan 2014

Caffeine + L-Theanine: Uses And Effects, Julia Dueease

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

When combined caffeine and l-theanine, two prominent components found in tea, create better reaction times, accuracy, and positive moods. This is a Powerpoint presentation created for the Natural Science Poster Session at Parkland College


Injectable Versus Inhalational Anesthesia In Veterinary Medicine, Samantha D. Christ Jan 2014

Injectable Versus Inhalational Anesthesia In Veterinary Medicine, Samantha D. Christ

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

Is the better, safer choice in small animal surgery injectible or inhalational anesthsesia? This poster outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the two, with a focus on two widely-used anesthetics, Ketamine and Isoflurane. This project is from the Natural Science Poster Session at Parkland College


Gertrude B. Elion, Kelli N. Brost Jan 2014

Gertrude B. Elion, Kelli N. Brost

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster for the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College describes the accomplishments of Gertrude B. Elion, a biochemist and pharmacologist. Elion developed multiple anticancer, antivirals, and autoimmune drugs.


Focalin Xr: Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride, Andrea L. Sullivan Jan 2014

Focalin Xr: Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride, Andrea L. Sullivan

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

This poster presented at the Natural Sciences Poster Session features the cerebral stimulant Focalin XR, or Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. It identifies names and uses, and illustrates its chemical makeup.


Periactin, Sarah A. Johnson Jan 2014

Periactin, Sarah A. Johnson

Natural Sciences Student Research Presentations

Poster examines the chemical makeup of Periactin, generic name Cyproheptadine Hydrocholoride. Classified as an antihistamine or antipruritic, the labeled uses for Periactin are for symptomatic relief of various allergic conditions. Periactin can also be used for the following unlabeled uses: Cushing's disease, carcinoid syndrome, vascular headaches, and as an appetite stimulant.