Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21. It affects 1 in 800 to 1 in 1000 born infants. People who have Down Syndrome have learning difficulties‚ mental retardation‚ a different facial appearance‚ and poor muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. Individuals with Down Syndrome also have an increased risk for having heart defects‚ digestive problems such as “gastroesophageal reflux or celiac disease”‚ and hearing loss. Some people who have Down Syndrome have “low activity of
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acute on top of chronic renal failure admitted for dialysis. As I entered the room‚ I saw a female with moon facies and truncal obesity. Instantly‚ Cushing’s syndrome came to my mind. However‚ when I spoke to her I found her speech to be largely incomprehensible‚ she was obviously mentally delayed and had abnormal dentition. My nephrology professor entered the room only to tell me that this patient is suffering from a very rare genetic disorder called Laurence-Moon/Bardet-Biedl syndrome. He asked me
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I.Abstract Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an auto-immune disease that is rare but can lead to paralysis of limbs and the diaphragm. Ventilatory failure is commonly seen in patients with progressing diseases. The causes of GBS syndrome is unknown‚ however a few culprits are being studied. The most common explanation for GBS is the demyelination of the peripheral nervous system. Other causes in question include flu vaccinations and certain bacteria such as Campylobacter Jejuni. Patients diagnosed
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“Mean World Syndrome” In the film‚ “The Mean World Syndrome”‚ George Gerbner argues that people who watch a large amount of television tended to think of the world as an intimidating and unforgiving place. Gerbner researched the effects of television on society. He focused on the commercial media system that thrived on violence‚ stereotypes‚ and the cultivation of anxiety. The film argues that the more television people watch‚ the more likely they are to be insecure and afraid of others. Is
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rapidly progressing disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system and causes motor weakness. The progression of the disorder is as quick as hours‚ days‚ or even weeks from the onset of symptoms. Medical attention should be sought after as soon as possible on the account of the disease could become life threatening if the progression affects the muscles that control the breathing. The progression in which GBS affects the body
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Iman binti Jeffrey 0611750 Outline Definition Epidemiology Etiology Pathogenesis & Pathology Clinical features Investigations Diagnosis Differential diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Definition Postinfectious polyneuropathy involving mainly motor but sometimes also sensory and autonomic nerves Affects people of all ages and is not hereditary Most patients have a demyelinating neuropathy‚ but primarily axonal degeneration is documented
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Previously Mr Brown was a very fit gentleman‚ working full time and supporting his family‚ as Carmen‚ (2009) reported‚ for both patient and family members‚ fatigue can result in significant stress and anxiety. I encouraged him to discuss how fatigue had affected his lifestyle and his well-being. One way in which fatigue impacted on Mr Brown was carrying out cognitive tasks such as his ability to concentrate‚ remembering things and keeping dates straight. He appeared distressed for example‚ at not
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Combating Compassion Fatigue Grand Canyon University: HLT 310-V February 2‚ 2014 Combating Compassion Fatigue Compassion is an essential attribute that nurses must posses in order to provide appropriate care to the patients and families they come in contact with. Nurses work many long shifts taking care of sick patients and grieving families‚ and may not take the time to care for their physical‚ emotional and spiritual needs properly. After a while‚ the long hours and stress may catch
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is classified into six distinct primary types. EDS was first described around the turn of the century by Eduard Ehlers‚ a Danish physician‚ and Henri-Alexandre Danlos‚ a French physician. Before 1997 there were ten recognized types of EDS that were labeled with Roman numerals I through X. Once doctors had more experience with patients with EDS and as technology improved to study biochemical
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Introduction Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common preventable form of mental retardation in the world. FAS causes a range of disorders‚ is found in all ethnic groups and populations and is most prevalent is impoverished communities. In South Africa‚ epidemiological studies have shown that rural populations in the Western Cape are particularly affected and have FAS rates exceeding those reported in other world communities. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a series of birth defects caused by
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