Objectives: Pentraxin3 is a novel biomarker produced by vascular endothelial cells and macrophages. In recent studies involving adults‚ Pentraxin 3 has been introduced as a reliable biomarker in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease and pulmonary hypertension. This study was conducted with an aim to measure the level of Pentraxin 3 in neonates with pulmonary hypertension and comparing with normal healthy controls. Design and Methods: In a case-control study‚ plasma Pentraxin 3 levels were evaluated
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF HAILEY Human Growth and Development Have you ever wondered all of the developmental stages a child can make? It all starts right at the time of conception. There is so much more to a life than anyone realizes. The first three years of life is a period of incredible growth in all areas of a baby ’s development. Human ’s all have one thing in common‚ we all go through physical‚ cognitive‚ and psychosocial development. I am going to explain the first three years of life to you
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Sickle-Cell Anemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin. These hemoglobin molecules tend to aggregate after unloading oxygen forming long‚ rod-like structures that force the red cells to assume a sickle shape. Unlike normal red cells‚ which are usually smooth and malleable‚ the sickle red cells cannot squeeze through small blood vessels. When the sickle cells block small blood vessels‚ the organs are deprived of blood and oxygen. This leads to periodic
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Topic Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. The condition occurs in approximately 4% of all pregnancies. What Causes Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy Almost all women have some degree of impaired glucose intolerance as a result of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. That means that their blood sugar may be higher than normal‚ but not high enough to have diabetes
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Nonspecific Defenses (passive immunity) TRUE OR FALSE? _____ 1. The skin is the single most important defense the body has. _____ 2. Sneezing removes pathogens from your nose. _____ 3. Sweat‚ mucus‚ tears‚ and saliva are all types of mechanical barriers used to protect you. _____ 4. The inflammatory response is part of the body’s first line of defense. _____ 5. Leukocytes are white blood cells that fight infections and get rid of debris. _____ 6. Barriers that keep out pathogens are the
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GI and Diabetes Exam Study Guide Tube Feeding – (enteral nutrition) refers to the administration of a nutritional balanced liquefied food or formula through a tube inserted into the stomach‚ duodenum‚ jejunum. It is used to provide nutrients via the GI tract either alone or as a supplement to oral or parenteral nutrition. - Nasogastric (NG) Tube – is most commonly used for short-term feeding problems. Other means of feeding are; esophagostomy‚ gastrostomy or jejunostomy. Transpyloric tube placement
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The Negative Effect of Steroids in Sports There was a time when athletes were special with just their gifted talents and ability to work hard. Those who took advantage of their gifts went to the professional leagues and even became one of the best in their sports. After the late 1980s though‚ something happened‚ there was the evolution of steroid use in sports. With athletes beginning to use steroids it didn’t matter any more if you were naturally gifted or not because you had substances to give
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White blood cell that does not stain intensely with either alkaline or acidic dye. a. lymphocyte b. basophil c. neutrophil d. eosinophil Blood has all of the following functions except to: a. Transport carbon dioxide and waste from the cells for elimination from the body b. Maintain a constant environment for other living tissue c. Transport hormones d. Regulate respiration Hemochromatosis is characterized by: a. A general increase in red blood cells b. Multiple pinpoint hemorrhages
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Zoe Macfoy Human Anatomy 2nd Period Key Terms 1. Skin- the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. 2. Epidermis- the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. 3. Stratum basal- stratum germinativum: the innermost layer of the epidermis 4. Stratum spinosum- a layer of the epidermis found between the stratum granulosum and stratum basale 5. Stratum Granulson- the layer of epidermis just
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MALARIA IN PREGNANCY; THE NURSES ROLE IN PREVENTION AND CARE PRESENTED BY NWAKWUE NNAMDI U SEMINAR PAPER SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR NSS 507 - NURSING SEMINAR TO THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY‚ NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA JULY‚ 2014 TABLE OF CONTENT Title page …………………………………………………..………………1 Table of content …………………..…………………...……….…………..2 Abstract ……………………………………………….…..…………..……3 Introduction ………………………………………..…………….………...4 Life cycle of Malaria Parasite
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