disease involving the bone C. A fracture in which the bone is shattered into multiple pieces D. A fracture associated with an autoantibody Ans: B Page: 730 5. Which of the following conditions is NOT a characteristic manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis? A. Autoantibodies directed against gamma globulin B. High levels of uric acid in the blood C. Chronic inflammation of synovium D. Involvement of the small joints of the hands and feet Ans: B Page: 724 6. Which of the following diseases or conditions
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weakness or stiffness due to arthritis may make mobility more difficult. With strokes the service user may not have good balance and partial paralysis on one side which can make them more at risk of falling. A fracture of a bone may mean that it does not heal quickly or may become infected which can restrict movement of a service users hand or leg for example which makes it difficult for moving around. Stiff‚ painful‚ swollen and inflamed joints are the result of arthritis and can restrict movement
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Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by fatigue‚ diffuse musculoskeletal pain and stiffness‚ sleep disturbance‚ and the presence of tender points on physical examination. There is no known etiology‚ but theories have suggested a variety of possible pathophysiologic mechanisms‚ such as neural-hormonal disturbance‚ antecedent physical trauma‚ viral infection‚ immune dysregulation‚ psychiatric disturbances and heightened sensitivity to pain. Complications include disability and inability
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Lyme Disease Public Education Plan Table of Contents Objective 2 Fact Sheet 2-6 Data Sheet 6-8 Cause and Effect Sheet 8 Disease Analysis Sheet 9-11 Disease Control Plan 11 References 13 Annotated bibliography 14 Objective: Lyme disease can be a very serious disease if not treated early enough. The most important way to keep from getting the disease is prevention. Education is the key to prevention. The only way to contract the disease is to be bitten by a tick that is
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Introduction In September 2004‚ Merck (the manufacturer of Vioxx) announced a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx because of an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Background on PGs and COX In general‚ all Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) act as cyclooxygenase inhibitor (COX)‚ it is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of prostaglandins (PGs) from arachidonic acid. The first step in the synthesis of PGs is the release of the arachidonic acid from phospholipids in the
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Aquarobics - Springwood Fitness and Aquatic Centre The Benefits of the Class As water is more resistant than air‚ aquarobics stimulates an efficient whole body workout. There are many benefits that come from the participation of aquarobics. These benefits include: The ease of the exercise‚ as body weight is supported by the water. The reduced stress on joints. The pool is a more comfortable environment for many‚ particularly due to the inability to notice ones sweat levels. Aquarobics
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arbovirus that’s indigenous to Australia (Harley‚ Sleigh‚ & Ritchie‚ 2001). Key outbreaks of disease that led to the discovery of the RRV isolate included: 1928‚ Narrandera and Hay‚ New South Wales‚ an outbreak of acute febrile arthritis; 1943‚ outbreaks of arthralgia and arthritis were then recorded in parts of Northern Territory‚ Queensland‚ and Papua New Guinea. As these outbreaks recorded similar symptoms‚ it was hypothesised to be the same condition and it was then that the term ‘polyarthritis’ was
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Dietary Supplements SCI/241 University of Phoenix Dietary supplements are substances that we drink or eat‚ they are classified as follows: Minerals Herbs Botanicals Amino acids Enzymes Vitamins Dietary supplements are found as follows: Tablet Liquids Gel Caps Capsule Pills Powders Examples of dietary supplements: Vitamins B‚ C‚ D‚ & E Zinc Omega-3 Fish oil Fiber Folic acid Iron Calcium All of the above can assist us in ensuring that the body gets an adequate amount of essential nutrients
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Chapter 8 Lymphatic System [pic] Click on picture Link: Grey’s Anatomy http://www.bartleby.com/107/ II. Type questions & answers 1. Why is the lymphatic system important? 2. Name three functions of the lymphatic system. 3. What is the primary function of lymphs? 4. Describe the lymph nodes and their importance. 5. Describe the 6 major areas where lymph nodes are present. 6. What is the largest body of lymphoid tissue? 7. What is Hodgkin’s Disease?
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Chapter 8 Joints Matching Questions Figure 8.1 Using Figure 8.1‚ match the following: 1) Periosteum. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 2) Articular cartilage. Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 3) Joint (synovial) cavity. Answer: B Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 4) Synovial membrane. Answer: E Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 1 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education‚ Inc. 5) Fibrous capsule. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2‚ what type of axis does
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