POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (1) Etiology Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have abnormalities in the metabolism of androgens and estrogen and in the control of androgen production. High serum concentrations of androgenic hormones‚ such as testosterone‚ androstenedione‚ and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S)‚ may be encountered in these patients. However‚ individual variation is considerable‚ and a particular patient might have normal androgen levels. PCOS is also associated with
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome is an unusual disorder rooting from the gene that is passed down to that person (Prader-Willi Syndrome). This disorder can act as an origin for a perpetual sensation of hunger as well as weak muscle tone and a minimal amount of sex hormones (Prader-Willi Syndrome) .This disorder is generally caused by the lacking pieces or defect in chromosome 15 in addition to the malfunction in the part of the brain that controls hunger.. Unfortunately‚ PWS
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How foreign is Foreign Accent Syndrome? Christina Stone ENG101 Mr. Link Tuesday October 30‚ 2012 Foreign Accent Syndrome is a rare medical disorder in which a patient develops what sounds like a foreign accent. Further investigation reveals a significant increase in the number of cases over the past few years. This essay will consider some of the reasons why Foreign Accent Syndrome also known as FAS has had such a rapid escalation. The question of whether FAS is
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Hypertention Hypertension is a common disorder characterized by a sustained elevation of systolic arterial pressure of 120 mm Hg or higher‚ or a diastolic arterial pressure of 80 mm Hg or greater or higher‚ or both. Hypertension is divided into two categories: essential hypertension and secondary hypertension.
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A Book Report on Marketing to Women (How to Increase Your Share of the World’s Largest Market) By Marti Barletta (Book Report by Gary Tomlinson) Introduction: Women are the world’s most powerful consumers. They are the big spenders‚ whether you’re talking about households‚ corporate purchasing‚ or small businesses. Would you believe that until the first edition of this book was published‚ not a single book addressed the nuts-and-bolts specifics of how to market to persons of the female
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topic I chose to research was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Polycystic is a health problem that can affect a women’s menstrual cycle‚ childbearing‚ hormones‚ and other bodily functions. Women with this disorder typically have higher levels of androgens in their bodies. [ (DePaolo‚ 2007) ] In this paper I will first do an overview of the female reproductive system‚ briefly discus the menstrual and ovarian cycle and finally discuss Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Overview of Female Reproductive System The
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The Main Issues: There are two main issues in this case. One is whether or not Mrs. Barrett acted in self-defense against her abusive husband. The second is can she claim battered woman’s syndrome. We must look at both issues to determine if Mrs. Barrett acted in self- defense and suffers from battered woman syndrome. Mrs. Barrett’s Defense Claims Self- defence: Mrs. Barrett claims she acted in self- defense towards her husband. She explains how the beating have so severe that she couldn’t leave
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpus is a word derived from the Greek word karpos‚ which means "wrist." The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that normally functions as a support for the joint. The tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel to receive sensations from the thumb‚ index‚ and middle fingers of the hand. Any condition that causes swelling or a change in position of the tissue
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Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder and is considered a high functioning form of Autism. Autism spectrum disorders are also known as pervasive developmental disorders and can affect social skills and communication. Asperger syndrome can also delay the development of motor skills and cause sensory problems. While there is no cure for Asperger syndrome‚ there are treatments to help teach the skills affected by Asperger to patients to help them cope with the disorder. Research is currently
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1 Do you think that education of children with Down syndrome is really important? 2 Do you think there is any specific process for educating this kind of children? . 3 As a doctor‚ do you think having an educational website will be useful and will affect these children’s life? 4 In your opinion what could be the most important aspect in designing this website for children with Down syndrome? 5 Do you think by designing a suitable website according to their disabilities these children will
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