Several years ago‚ my stepbrother‚ Travis‚ lost the tips of two fingers on his right hand in a work accident. The first time he tried to shoot a gun after the accident‚ he did not realize his fingers did not even reach the trigger. That is just one example of phantom limb. Most people with phantom limb have what is called phantom limb pain. Phantom limb pain refers to ongoing painful sensations that seem to be coming from a part of the limb that is no longer there (“Managing Phantom Pain‚” 2016)
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Introduction Nearly everyone in the world is scared of something‚ for example mice or needles. For many people these are minor fears. A fear is a rational response to a situation that possibly poses a threat to our safety. It is normal to experience fear in a dangerous situation. Sometimes these fears can be very serious and interfere with day to day life and create anxiety. This is called a phobia. Phobias are said to affect 11% of the Australian population. Fears vs. Phobias Fear is a
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effect on the body‚ it enhances the athletes performances‚ they recover faster‚ and even let them gain muscle mass‚ etc. On the other hand‚ they all have worse long term effects then the temporary effect they athletes do them for. For example‚ Beta-blockers can cause asthma‚ erythropoietin can result in a stroke or heart attack‚ while steroids can cause liver and heart disease‚ and even sterility (Worsnop). Four year varsity basketball player‚ Kristopher Nicolas states‚ “I personally have never taken
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The History of Invasive and Interventional Cardiology: A Revolution in Medicine that Changed the Hearts of Many America has come a long way since improvements in medical technology and treatment have been made. As time has progressed‚ modern medicine has continued to shape America and its medicinal practices‚ moving it towards becoming a much more medically advanced nation. Ranging from the birth of catheterization to the Interventional Era of Development of surgeries‚ drugs‚ imaging‚ and care
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(FA p412) Doctors In Training.com – USMLE Step 1 – Part 1 Emails – 2-19-2009 What are the common side effects of beta-blockers? Which pt populations should use caution when taking beta-blockers? (FA p232) What are the signs of right-sided heart failure? What are the signs of left-sided heart failure? (FA p265) What asthma medication fits the following statement (FA p487) • inhaled treatment
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Assessment Mr. Dunn’s blood pressure reading is 189/110. His LDL cholesterol reading is 200 mg/dl. He asks the student nurse if he should be concerned about his blood pressure. 1. How should the student respond? A) "Your blood pressure is very high. You need to see your healthcare provider today." INCORRECT Mr. Dunn’s blood pressure is high. The student nurse needs to assess for other symptoms before making the determination that the healthcare provider must see him that day. B) "You
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[Type the company address] 2013 Dietary supplements: risks and benefits Week 7 Amy Parsons Nutrition [Type the company address] 2013 Dietary supplements: risks and benefits Week 7 Amy Parsons Nutrition Dietary Supplements Dietary supplements are widely used throughout the world in place of eating healthier foods. Many people feel that it is a “shortcut” alternative to eating a well-balanced healthy way. According to the FDA‚ a dietary supplement is defined as” a product intended
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ECG is a powerful tool in the diagnosis of heart disease. It is exciting to unlock the codes behind the squiggles and spikes and actually decipher a patient’s heart patterns. However‚ I was having trouble identifying atrioventricular (AV) heart blocks. Therefore‚ I was extremely reassured by the first sentence of this article. Apparently‚ it is common to have difficulty decoding these rhythms‚ which gives me hope that with knowledge and practice‚ I will master them. Part of
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Megan Brooks PS124 Unit 9 Assignment 5/21/13 Alicia Alicia she was just a worrier. She said she would feel keyed up and unable to relax. At times it would come and go‚ and at times it would be constant. She is now afraid to go to a simple dinner party or even go to a restaurant. She stays in bed most days and hardly leaves her house. Thoughts Alicia has are racing and she says it’s hard to let things go. Alicia also has sleeping problems‚ trouble concentrating‚ lightheadedness‚ and worries
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II. 1. An ergogenic aid is any external influences that can positively affect physical or mental performance. 2. In 1968 the international Olympic committee began Olympic drug testing for stimulants because of the many deaths that have occurred among athletes due to drug use. 3. U.S physician John Ziegler developed the anabolic steroid “Dianabol” as an alternative to testosterone and to also level the playing field for western athletes. 4. Both men and women put themselves at high risk of heart
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