Edwards Syndrome‚ also known as Trisomy 18‚ is a genetic syndrome of severe to profound mental retardation. It is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the cells in the body. Babies with this condition typically do not survive but for a few months after birth. About sixty percent of newborns with this condition die within the first week‚ and eighty percent do not survive through the first month
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal alcohol syndrome is a serious birth defect that causes many children to get when his or her mother drink while they are pregnant . The start of the whole process is the alcohol passes from the placenta to the fetus which the fetus cannot handle the alcohol the exact same way an adult does. Which causes the alcohol to thicken with the fetus and that prevents enough nutrition and oxygen from getting into the fetus. This can cause the kid to grow slower than other children
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Klinefelter’s Syndrome “Harry Fitch Klinefelter specialized in endocrinology and rheumatology (weak bones) and through his studies Klinefelter’s syndrome was described in 1942‚” (Encyclopedia Britannica). The diagnosis of the patient is usually done at a young age through a series of many tests‚ one in which the doctor finds if the patient has two X-Chromosomes and one Y-Chromosome. As a random genetic mishap during the formation of the fetus‚ Klinefelter’s has many symptoms. The treatment is not
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understand the law and procedures. The judge chooses who will serve on the jury and will consider the recommendation of the jury in a bench trial. The judge selects what evidence may be shown at trial and what evidence will be reserved for the appeals court. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 2 (Worth 5 points) During a jury trial‚ each side in a criminal or civil case will present evidence to support their position the prosecution presents evidence supporting the innocence of a defendant
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Why is Stockholm Syndrome Important? According to Laura Lambert in Britannica School‚ "Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response wherein a captive begins to identify closely with his or her captors‚ as well as with their agenda and demands” (Lambert). This term first originated from a botched six-day bank robbery in 1973‚ where Patty Hearst‚ an heiress‚ was taken captive. Once freed‚ she began to display symptoms such as kindness and sympathy towards her captors‚ and lauded their objectives
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research. Specifically‚ the article Media’s New Mood: Sexual Violence indirectly referenced the Mean World Syndrome theory. The Mean World Syndrome theory suggest that the media we consume directly affects our every day behaviors. In other words‚ if we watch violent television shows we are more likely to be violent towards others. Moreover‚ the article specifically mentions this idea that women enjoy sexual violence as it leads to positive consequences. This idea is put in action in the show Big Little
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Courts in UK Her Majesty’s Courts of Justice of England and Wales are the civil and criminal courts responsible for the administration of justice in England and Wales; they apply the law of England and Wales and are established under Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom does not have a single unified judicial system—England and Wales have one system‚ Scotland another‚ and Northern Ireland a third. There are exceptions to this rule; for example in immigration law‚ the
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and discovered a patient with Guillan-Barre Syndrome. This syndrome is an acute autoimmune disorder that affects the nerve roots and peripheral nerves leading to motor neuropathy and flaccid paralysis. It can affect people of any age but is more common with older ages. It is more common in men than women. The article is called “A pilot study to compare between effectiveness of functional mobility and strengthening exercises along in Guillan-Barre Syndrome patients”. The data was collected from KLES
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Georgia’s Court System Few people are familiar with the basic functions and responsibilities of the state’s courts. Different courts are set up to do different things. Cases are heard based on the subject matter jurisdiction they are given. The Georgia court system consists of five classes of trial level courts: the magistrate‚ probate‚ juvenile‚ state and superior courts. There are also approximately 370 municipal courts. There are two appellate courts: the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
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PATHOLOGY CASE REPORT XL dominant Alport Syndrome: a rare condition and a rare mode of genetic transmission INTRODUCTION Alport syndrome (AS) is a rare abnormality of glomerular basement membrane caused by mutations in several different genes‚ all of which encode particular forms of type IV collagen‚ a major component of basement membrane. It is characterized by chronic renal failure leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is often associated with sensorineural deafness (Kanski 2003)
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