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    Turner Syndrome Essay

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    Chromosomal Disorder: (Turner Syndrome) Introduction Turner Syndrome is a condition that only alters the development of girls and women. Most girls and women have two full and complete X chromosomes while girls with turner syndrome have only part of the second X chromosome. Women and girls are diagnosed with turner syndrome have features such as slow growth rates‚ a webbed neck‚ broad shoulders‚ and widely spaced nipples. They also have swelling hands and feet‚ heart defects‚ kidney problems‚ and

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    The history and background of marfan disease. Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder noteworthy for its worldwide distribution‚ relatively high prevalence‚ and clinical variability. This autosomal dominant syndrome has pleiotropic manifestations involving primarily the ocular‚ cardiovascular‚ and skeletal systems. Classic marfan syndrome MFS type 1‚ MFS1 has been considered a condition caused by the deficiency of a structural extracellular matrix protein‚ fibrillin-1; however

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    I found this reading pretty interesting actually. I had never heard much on Tourette’s syndrome‚ let alone the history of how it came about. Personally‚ I did not know what kinds of symptoms must be present in order for one to be diagnosed with Tourette’s. The story that was told of the man whose name was Ray‚ I found to be most interesting. Throughout the story‚ you could tell that he was not happy with the medicine he was receiving to help control his symptoms. He became angry because of the loss

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    I. Overview and Rationale A.    OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM Coronary Artery Disease or Coronary Heart Disease (CAD/ CHD) is the primary cause which leads to the majority of all problems of the heart (AHA). More than 600‚000 Americans suffer from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) ("Coronary heart disease" 2012). In order for an individual to be diagnosed with CAD there has to be a significant amount of plaque buildup which in time‚ if not treated could lead to atherosclerosis‚ the narrowing of arteries

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    Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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    EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME WHAT IS THE EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME? • EDS is a group of rare inherited disorders • The disorder weakens connective tissues • Connective tissues support joints‚ blood vessels‚ skin and other organs • There are 6 major types of EDS • Different types are classified according to appearance of signs and symptoms. – Hypermobility – Classical – Vascular – Kyphoscoliosis – Arthrochalasis – Dermatosparaxis WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS? • Overly flexible joints • Hypermobility

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    Battered Wife Syndrome

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    Battered wife syndrome (a condition created by sustained physical‚ sexual‚ and/or emotional abuse‚ which creates a variety of physical and emotional symptoms) has been used as a defence in murder cases in which women have killed or harmed their abuser. Although expert testimony regarding battered wife syndrome has gained some acceptance in the courts‚ it is questionable that it provides enough solid and substantive evidence to be used as a credible defence. The battered wife syndrome defence is more

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    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder that occurs in the nerves of the hands and wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow‚ rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand. The median nerve and tendons run through the carpal tunnel. When the tunnel is swollen the median nerve is pinched and causes pain‚ weakness and numbness to the hand and wrist. While many believe that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is work-related‚ the main cause is actually hereditary. Carpal Tunnel

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    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is used to describe upper extremity symptoms and according to recent reports 1‚2 is defined as compression of the neurovascular structures in the interscalene tri-angle‚ as it exits the thoracic girdle. The bony anatomy of thoracic outlet‚ which will be discussed in further detail‚ can be defined by the space between the first thoracic vertebra‚ first rib‚ and manubrium of the sternum.1 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is not specific in determining the struc-ture being compressed

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    Down's Syndrome Case

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    The Appellant’s primary diagnosis is Down’s syndrome. The services provided through the Independence HCBS waiver would require the Appellant to have three (3) or more limitations in daily living‚ self-care‚ mobility‚ communication‚ or self-direction however‚ an eligible applicant would require hands

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    Cushing’s Syndrome and Hyperpigmentation Cushing’s syndrome is caused by abnormally high levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps the body react to stress‚ regulate blood pressure‚ and metabolize food. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are part of our endocrine system and produce hormones that regulate our organs‚ tissues‚ and glands throughout the body. When cortisol levels are low the hypothalamus‚ a gland located in the lower portion

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