Abstract
Beta thalassemia is the more severe of the two main types of thalassemia, an inherited blood disease resulting from defective production of hemoglobin. This paper discusses how the disease develops, the types of beta thalassemia, how it is inherited, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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"Hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen in the blood, is made up of four chains of amino acids: two identical alpha chains and two identical beta chains. Thalassemia is the result of an imbalance in the production of beta chains that is caused by a mutation in the genes that direct their production. A mutation to the beta genes decreases the production of beta chains, resulting in beta thalassemia."

Tags:hemoglobin

Abstract
The paper focuses on Safeway, Choice Hotels and Dell Computer as
representatives of a national grocery chain, a hotel chain and a electronics producer and provides a brief overview of these companies. The paper explains the ideal capital structure and the asset beta for these companies.

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"Safeway (NYSE: SWY) is representative of a national supermarket chain. They operate in select markets coast-to-coast, and have stores in Canada and Mexico as well. Safeway has over 1700 stores. Safeway's beta is 0.99. The grocery business is non-cyclical due to the demand inelasticity for grocery items. In their regions of operation (west coast, Texas, Chicagoland and the Mid-Atlantic) their customer base is very broad, covering most consumer groups."

Tags:grocery, hotel, electronics, debt, ratio, risk, balance, sheets, income

Abstract
HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) is a patented amino acid metabolite that was discovered at Iowa State University. Supplemental HMB increases lean muscle mass, strength, and VO2 Max, while increasing fat loss. This paper examines the scholarly and peer-reviewed literature and relevant online sources to determine just what HMB is, how it works, and who should or should not use it. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion. The paper includes an appendix, "Comparison of Daily Costs of Various Nutrition Supplements Used by Athletes," which is not included in the word count

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"HMB is produced naturally by the human body and can also be found in foods like catfish and grapefruit; however, it may not be practical or advantageous for athletes to consume these foods on a regular basis (Armsey & Green, June 1997, 9). HMB is used in order to boost strength levels, enhance muscle gains in size and prevent muscle tissue breakdown which can occur during periods of intensive exercising because scientists believe that HMB aids in the body's attempt to minimize protein breakdown. By minimizing the breakdown, HMB helps the body recover faster from exercise and leads to quicker strength and muscle gains. In sports and body building circles, HMB is known for its ability to promote fat loss and enhance muscle growth. HMB appears to upgrade the body's natural potential to build muscle and burn body fat by minimizing the muscle tissue breakdown that occurs after intense exercise sessions."

Tags:protein, vitamins, artery

Abstract
This paper explains that the beta in an investment scenario, which is a measure of the magnitude of the systematic risk involved in an investment, is either positive or negative depending on the positive or reverse movement of the return of the investment in relation to the market trends, taken on an average. The author points out that negative beta stocks are rarely found in the real world markets since they are seen to go against the trend of the market; however, one possible sector, which has negative beta stocks is the gold industry that normally goes against the trend shown by equity markets. The paper relates that, in consonance with the capital assets pricing model (CAPM), the market-driven price of a security would vary in accordance with the variation in its beta. The paper includes a formula and table.

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"But during the last few years, it is quite evident that amidst political uncertainty that has risen in the world that the price of gold has shown material gains when equity markets have indicated recorded sharp decline. Similarly, another commodity that has performed quite well is the oil. As with gold, the oil prices have suffered over most of the past two decades, while the equity prices evidenced a rapid growth. It is only during the recent years that the oil prices have indicated a recovery. The present political uncertainty has made the situation extremely problematic for investors."

Tags:risk, gold, oil, capm, portfolio

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"REVISED BETA EXAMINATION (BETA II)

Introduction
The Revised Beta Examination (Beta II) is evaluated in this research. The findings of the evaluation are presented in relation to (1) test description, (2) purpose of the test and population target, (3) test norm population, (4) factors measured by the test, (5) test strengths and weaknesses, and (6) test reliability and validity.

Test Description
The Revised Beta Examination is designed as a group test, although the instrument can be administered on an individual basis (Kellogg & Morton, 1978, p. 3). The Revised Beta Examination is a nonverbal general intelligence test.
The basic revision of the Beta Examination was performed by C. E. Kellogg ..."

Abstract
Examines the structure, chemistry and biological activity, focusing on antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties in animal systems.

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"Beta Carotene

The carotenoids as a group, and specifically the beta carotenes, are known to serve a variety of functions in living cells. Presented here is an overview of the structure, chemistry, and biological activity of beta carotene, with emphasis on its capacity as an antioxidant and anti-carcinogen in animal systems.

Beta carotene is a member of a class of pigments called carotenoids, which occur naturally in plants and are found as well in animals. A precursor of vitamin A, also called provitamin A, it is found as an orange-red pigment in terrestrial plants, algae and some marine mammals. After purification, it appears as ruby-red crystals, easily oxidized on contact with air, with MP 184 degrees, MW 536.44. It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether and benzene. Its ..."

Abstract
This paper explains that the capital asset pricing model is used to determine which projects will generate the highest returns; whereas, beta values are used to asses the degree of risk in an investment. Next, the author relates that the important time value of money relies upon the evaluation of the discount rate, which is calculate in the capital asset pricing model. The paper demonstrates the use of beta values to determine the disparity of risk between two companies. The author includes explanatory figures and tables.

Table of Contents:
The Capital Asset Pricing Model
The Disparity between the Beta Values of Two Companies

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"In the present business environment, a business organization has to maintain a continuous improvement program to create a sustainable competitive advantage. In order to implement these initiatives for performance improvements, business organizations implement a variety of strategies for arranging financing. One of these strategies is the selling of securities in the capital markets. The capital market model is built upon a number of assumptions the most important of which has to do with the relationship between risk and return."

Tags:security, discount rate, formula, cost-benefit ratios, volatility

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"The Effect of Diet in Acne in Adolescents


Introduction
Acne has been called the "scourge of adolescence"--it is the most common teenage skin disorder. There are few skin ailments that cause as much physical and psychological anguish as acne. Acne usually begins at puberty, at a time when oil glands in the skin enlarge and increase the production of skin oil (sebum). The unsightly blemishes, ranging from simple pimples to angry boils, all fall under the general heading of acne, and plague nine out of ten adolescents..


Acne appears most frequently in the mid-teens but can appear as early as age 9, and usually continues into the twenties. However, it is often seen in women in their mid-thirties."

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"Mortality from a second myocardial infarction (MI) is considerably higher than that from a first, and beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the incidence of a second MI in many patients. Despite this fact, these medications are under prescribed for patients who have had a myocardial infarction. This paper will look at the use of beta-blockers in post-myocardial infarction patients, their effectiveness in preventing a second MI, and the consequences of not prescribing them for post-MI patients.

Beta-blockers are used to treat a variety of problems, including high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and angina, and they have been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks and death in people who have already suffered a heart attack..."

Tags:diseases

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" Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects millions of Americans, and can lead to fatal heart attacks and strokes. Six major classes of antihypertensive drugs are currently in use: diuretics, beta-blockers (sympatholytics), vasodilators, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. This paper will compare the effects of three of these types of drugs: beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers.


Beta-blockers are used to treat a variety of problems, including high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and angina, and have been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks and death in people who have already had a heart attack (Health Beat, 1998). Some experts urge doctors to use beta-blockers for everyone who has survived a heart attack; others believe that the..."