A phantom limb is the belief that a limb that has been removed or amputated is still present in the body and performing its normal functions. Amputees usually experience sensations including pain in the phantom limb. It is estimated that more than 80% of patients with partial or total loss of a limb develop chronic phantom-limb pain (PLP)‚ pain that seems to be located in the missing limb. Risks factors for PLP include gender (PLP being more common in women)‚ upper extremity amputation‚ presence
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Written Report in Mapeh Group II Artificial Contraceptives and Natural Family Planning Artificial contraception‚ also known as birth control‚ are medications used to prevent pregnancy. The primary type of artificial contraception is the birth control pill. Types: Mechanical Devices – materials that are inserted or fitted to the reproductive system to prevent pregnancy. Such mechanical devices are condoms‚ which are inserted to the male genitalia‚ diaphragm‚ which is inserted to the
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Critique of Artificial Intelligence Journalist John Markoff wrote the article “Computer Wins On ‘Jeopardy!’: Trivial‚ It’s Not”. He discusses how the super computer “Watson” defeated the all time champion of “Jeopardy!” Ken Jennings. The author‚ throughout the article‚ agrees that the supercomputer “Watson” was a fair match against Ken Jennings. I disagree with Markoff for multiple reasons. This was in no way a fair match because the computer had a remarkable ability to answer questions at
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phantom limb syndrome is a medical condition in which an amputee is able to perceive sensations from a body part that is long attached to the body. According to McCormick‚ Chang-Chien‚ Marshall‚ Huang‚ & Harden (2013)‚ approximately 80% of amputees experience sensations or pain at some point after an amputation. Sensations during phantom limb syndrome can be described in various ways‚ pain‚ sharp muscle spasms‚ burning‚ stabbing‚ aching‚ pressure‚ and gnawing. The nature of phantom limb syndrome
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with the loss of a limb a team of trained professionals is engaged - a doctor‚ a prosthetist‚ a psychologist‚ and nurses. To rehabilitate an amputee‚ a physiotherapist is also required. When a person is adjusting to life without a limb‚ a physiotherapist is almost indispensable in the patient’s healing process. An amputee has to deal with several physical and physiological issues the. Among these are phantom pains‚ which are painful sensations that seem to emanate from the limb that has already been
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Network architecture of the long-distance pathways in the macaque brain 1 of 11 http://www.pnas.org/content/107/30/13485.full Top Abstract Model: Deriving the Network Description Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences www.pnas.org (/) > Current Issue (/content/107/30.toc) > vol. 107 no. 30 > Results Dharmendra S. Modha‚ 13485–13490 Discussion (/content Acknowledgments Footnotes Dharmendra S. Modha (/search?author1=Dharmendra+S.+Modha&sortspec=date&submit=Submit)
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1. Compare the story "Super Toys Last All Summer Long" with the movie Artificial Intelligence. Do they use the same symbols? Do they have the same themes? Explain why or why not. * ** Adapting literature for the big screen is a risky process‚ and can yield great results as well as a poor‚ butchered‚ dubbed-down version of an otherwise major work. Fortunately‚ Stanley Kubrick ’s Artificial Intelligence movie has proved‚ by its extended use of dystopia and its focus on the human/machine relationships
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lies ahead. In the case of a traumatic amputation‚ this may not be possible. Preoperative nursing care and patient education for the patient about to undergo amputation of all or part of a limb includes the following. (1) Build the patient’s strength by implementing muscular exercises for the unaffected limbs. (2) Improve the patient’s nutritional status by encouraging a balanced diet high in vitamins and minerals and with adequate protein to enhance wound healing. Maintain adequate hydration
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Legislation impact. Legislation about health & safety. The health and safety training in ICT is important. They are many risks that could cause major office hazards. Risks The most common complained injuries are: Upper limb disorders Eye problems Headaches Fatigue Upper limb disorders affect the arms‚ from fingers to shoulder and neck. They are often called strain injuries‚ cumulative trauma disorder or occupational overuse syndrome. Using a computer for too long can cause bad eye sight. Your
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