VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE Von Willebrand disease is named after a physician named Erik von Willebrand in the 1920s. It was first discovered in a five-year old girl in 1924. He assessed members of her family and reported in 1926 that this was a previously undescribed bleeding disorder that differed from hemophilia. He recognized the inheritance pattern‚ and noted that the bleeding symptoms were greater in children and in women of childbearing age. This disorder also effects animals‚ mostly dogs. There
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Hemophilia Hemophilia is the oldest recorded hereditary bleeding disorder. The disorder is hereditary and is passed down from parents to offspring. It usually only occurs in males but hemophilia is also carried in women. In industrialized nations hemophilia is not very dangerous because of the availability of treatment and therapies‚ but in less modern third world countries hemophilia is still very dangerous to those who have it. Hemophilia is a hereditary disorder and passed on from parents
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Blood Disorder and Components Adrienne Lynch HCA 240 Group ID: AAGR0P54X7 Richard Jones 05/23/2010 ------------------------------------------------- In each body‚ human or animal there is a blood flow that circulates throughout the body that helps them to maintain life. It is a fluid that sustains the internal organs to continue to give nutrients for the body to continue to live. Blood is one of the essential parts of the body functions. We need blood to supply nutrient to other organs
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Von Willebrand Disease is a genetic disorder caused by missing or defective Von Willebrand Factor which a clotting protein in the blood. Von Willebrand Disease is the most common bleeding disorder and it affects a large number of people. Von Willebrand Disease is carried on chromosome 12‚ it is genetically passed‚ and it affects men and women equally. Symptoms: People with Von Willebrand Disease will often experience reoccurring nosebleeds and very easy bruising. During invasive procedures such as
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question one: For O2 in the atmosphere to be inhaled there must be a contraction of 2 sets of respiratory muscles. The diaphragm forms the bottom of the thoracic cavity and the external intercostals muscles which are located between the ribs. The contraction of the diaphragm causes an increase in the vertical dimension of the thorax. The contraction of the external intercostals muscles cause an increase in anterio-posterior and transverse diameter of the thorax. Together this causes a decrease in
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How To Increase Platelet Count Naturally: Increase Low Platelet Count Platelet is a component of blood and play is crucial role in blood clotting. There are certain conditions which may result in a drop in the platelet count. Low platelet count is often associated with delayed healing of wounds and internal bleeding. Certain dietary considerations can help increase the platelet count naturally. Normal Platelet Count * The normal level of platelets ranges between 150‚000 to 400‚000 platelets
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INNOVATION‚ CHANGE AND ENTREPRENEURS "Is going international something that only large and established firms should pursue after they have achieved success in its domestic market or should entrepreneurs think about international markets ’right of the bat?’ which sorts of products are more amenable to going international by small and new firms?" BY : DIVITA AGARWAL Entrepreneurs should think about the international market
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Don’t print out this page!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P3 describe the physiological responses common to most sports injuries P4 describe the psychological responses common to sports injuries M2 explain the physiological and psychological responses common to most sports Injuries D1 analyse the physiological and psychological responses common to most sports Injuries Content Know about a range of sports injuries and their symptoms Physiological responses: damaged tissue‚ eg primary damage
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Sports Training and Nutrition BIO/164 Term II December 5th‚ 2010 Ilse Silva-Krott Abstract This paper will outline a training program for high school swimmers. This program will touch on the history of swimming and a training schedule that will aid in helping swimmers reach their peak performance and avoid injury. Also outlined with be dietary factors and benefits of calcium intake. Between a training schedule and proper dietary intake students should be successful in reaching their top performance
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Nutrient | Nutrient Source | Importance/Function | Solubility | Deficiency | In Abundance | Vitamin A | Liver ‚cod liver oil‚ carrots‚ spinach‚ sweet potatoes‚ peaches and cantaloupe. | * Growth and maintenance of epithelial tissue including the cornea‚ membranes of gastrointestinal tract and skin. * Nerve formation and function | Fat Soluble | In children‚ growth retardation‚ and impaired bone formation. Fetal malformations. | Fetal malformations | Vitamin B2 | Beef‚ liver‚ lean meat
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