Introduction Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fast progressing‚ degenerative‚ neurological disease. The disease is marked by weakness‚ atrophy and paralysis of the body’s voluntary muscles as a result of motor neuron degeneration and death (Wijesekera & Leigh‚ 2009). ALS gets its name from Greek origin: Amyotrophic- “A” meaning without‚ “myo” meaning muscle‚ “trophic” meaning nourishment‚ literally translated this term means “without muscle nourishment”. “Lateral Sclerosis” refers to
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ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gherig’s is a neuromuscular disease‚ being that it affects the nerves and the muscles. It damages motor neurons in the spine and some in the brain. ALS is considered hereditary but is not in all cases. 90% of patients suffer from SALS‚ or sporadic ALS and is not hereditary directly. Approximately 10% of patients are diagnosed with familial ALS (FALS) which is passed down from parents. Family history is used to distinguish between the two‚ if one or
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Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was known for his great knowledge and wisdom. He often expressed his thoughts in words conspicuous for their wisdom. A number of his sayings have come down to us‚ and these show the depths and dimensions of his thoughts and expressions. “Go easy on yourself‚ for the outcome of all affairs is determined by God’s decree. If something is meant to go elsewhere‚ it will never come your way‚ but if it is yours by destiny‚ from you it cannot flee.” Throughout history there
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On close reading of both Lane and al-Tahtawi it is revealed how very opinionated they are when it comes to describing women. The knowledge or assumptions that they make about women are not from direct interactions with women or their voice. Lane speaks of women from a received perspective‚ and Tahtawi makes judgment about women from what he sees. The way they speak about women reflects the larger picture of patriarchal society‚ their audience. These descriptions create a stereotype‚ which in effect
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The 9th century Islamic philosopher Al-Kindi is largely acknowledged as having a major role in the translation and introduction of Greek philosophical thought into the Islamic world. In his work On the Intellect‚ Al-Kindi gives a very brief exposition and interpretation of Aristotle’s theories of Intellect as presented in De Anima. In this short exposition‚ Al-Kindi presents several metaphysical quandaries which I‚ an utterly confused and overwhelmed freshman‚ will attempt to interpret and critically
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journey in life lay entirely in their own hands. However‚ for most women in the middle east‚ it is much more complex. In her photographic series ‘The Choice’‚ Manal Al-Dowayan aims to break the restraint that most Saudi Arabian women endure by showcasing the paradox of being an ambitious Saudi Arabian woman in the contemporary world. Manal Al-Dowayan is known for her mixed media installations that stresses the issue of gender inequality in Saudi Arabia as well as the rest of the Gulf countries. “The
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the Anus‚ Anal canal and Rectum. E and S Livingstone Ltd‚ 1975:84 Kuijpers HG‚ Schulpen T. Fistulography for fistula in ano. Dis Colon Rectum 1985:28:103 Weisman RI‚ Orsey CP‚ et al. the role of Fistulography in fistula in ano: report of 5 cases. Dis Colon Rectum 1991;34:181 Cammarota T‚ Discalzo L‚ et al. preliminary transrectal US
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AL-RAZI‚ OR RHAZES Medieval Persian Physician and Alchemist “If everyone could just take advantage of their talents‚ the world is the promised paradise that everyone wants” Razi. Scientists and alchemists with progress in the field of medicine and pharmacy have played significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. From time immemorial‚ they have been able to pave the path of development of human knowledge. Mohammad Zakariya Razi‚ physician‚ philosopher and Persian alchemist‚ including
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2008-AL-ECON-II Past Questions on Macroeconomics Prepared by A.Chow Unit 1 – National Income Accounting 1. Which of the following are included in the national income of Hong Kong? (1) government spending on public assistance. (2) commission from the sale of second-hand cars. (3) salaries of the employee of the Jockey Club. (4) receipts form the sale of stocks and shares. A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (4) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (3) and (4) only (90 -01) Refer to the following national income
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We met up with Al Capone and his followers to begin the rumble. We all stood there silently until the North showed up. There were only 5 of them and 7 of us. There was me‚ Gerald‚ Robert‚ James‚ Al Capone and 2 others‚ but I didn’t really pay attention to them. John and William The tension was intensifying and I couldn’t hold back and I began to run towards the North side gang. Then everyone else followed. There was punches being thrown and gashes to the arms and legs being given. I was terrified
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