with abnormalities such as Down Syndrome‚ trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)‚ sickle-cell anemia‚ or spina bifida is wrong and a burden to society; thus‚ forcing women to consider undergoing invasive prenatal tests such as amniocentesis or Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)‚ against their personal beliefs‚ to determine if their fetus runs such risks. Aside from having an extra chromosome or having other medical issues‚ what is wrong with having a child with Down Syndrome or any other abnormality? Isn’t
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and laboratory tests‚ and higher indirect costs to employers through lower productivity at work. This group of symptoms form the Pre Menstrual Syndrome which varies in severity from person to person. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclic‚ complex‚ interactive disorder‚ which includes physical‚ emotional and behavioral symptoms. Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by mental and physical symptoms that vary with different phases of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms start shortly after ovulation
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suggestion in terms of making this study more organized. And this would not be promising without the loving support of our family and friends. And also to the family of our subject. ABSTRACT Asperger syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)‚ one of a distinct group of complex neurodevelopment disorder characterized by social impairment‚ communication difficulties‚ and restrictive‚ repetitive‚ and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Other ASDs
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Cri Du Chat Syndrome Introduction Cri du chat syndrome also known as 5p syndrome and cat cry syndrome - is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion (a missing piece) of genetic material on the small arm of chromosome 5. Cri du Chat is a genetic disorder first described and named in 1963 by Jerome Lejeune. Cri-du-Chat means "cat’s cry" in French. The disorder causes the baby to produce a high pitched and cat like cry because of the structural abnormality and low
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perfect but society judges people as if there were perfect people in the world. I had no idea how serious judging people with disabilities was until I had to do a research paper on the subject. I found a story on line about someone with Down syndrome. Down syndrome affects are very physical and
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<http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/chromosome/X>. "What Is the Klinerfelter ’s Syndrome?" Genetic Home Reference. US National Library of Medicine‚ Mar. 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. <http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/klinefelter-syndrome>. "What Is Triple X Syndrome?" Genetic Home Reference "What Is Turner Syndrome?" Genetic Home Reference. US National Library of Medicine‚ Feb. 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. <http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/turner-syndrome>. "What Is the Y Chromosome?" Genetic Home Reference. US
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Cri du Chat Syndrome is a generally non-fatal‚ rare genetic disorder that was discovered in 1963. The name‚ “Cri du Chat” is French “cry of the cat”‚ referring to the high-pitched cries of affected infants. Lejeune‚ the French geneticist who discovered Cri du Chat Syndrome ‚ also discovered Down Syndrome. Cri du Chat Syndrome goes by many different names including: 5p deletion syndrome‚ 5p- syndrome‚ cat cry syndrome‚ chromosome 5p- syndrome‚ and monosomy 5p. Deletion of part of a chromosome
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than normal”. In her article The Abortion Debate No One Wants to Have‚ Patricia Bauer writes about Down’s syndrome and abortion. Bauer is a former reporter and bureau chief for the Washington Post. Bauer writes about some of those in our society who have an indifferent attitude about the relation between abortion and those with disabilities. As the mother of a daughter with Down syndrome‚ she writes about the love for a child and the hurt she feels when a less than thought out comment or question
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: What’s the Mystery? Abstract Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy has been characterized by its distinguishable behavior that meets the criteria of fictitious disorder according to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders‚ fourth edition‚ text revision (DSM-IV-TR) (2000). Munchausen Syndrome affects many people that unconsciously expose themselves and their children to unnecessary abuse and maltreatment in attempts to gain attention by medical professionals
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Aspergers Syndrome is one of the most common autism spectrum disorders‚ (Hunt & Marshall‚ 2006). There are many symptoms that are common with children with Aspergers syndrome. One symptom may be showing intense obsession with specific subject like cars‚ bugs or the weather. Speaking in a monotone voice or speaking fast is another symptom of Asperger’s (MayoClinic‚ 2011). There are approximately 26 to 36 out of 10‚000 school-age children that are diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome (Ehlers &
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