Progeria (Greek pro‚ "to‚ for" and geron‚ "old") is a genetic disease of childhood extremely rare‚ characterized by an abrupt and premature aging in children between their first and second year of life. It is estimated to affect one in 8 million live births. Not shown preference for any particular gender‚ but many more have been reported white patients (97% of affected patients). Progeria can affect different organs and tissues: bone‚ muscle‚ skin‚ subcutaneous tissue and vessels. The most severe
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sets of defining criteria for metabolic syndrome. These are very similar and they identify individuals with a given set of symptoms as having metabolic syndrome. International Diabetes Federation[4] The IDF consensus worldwide definition of the metabolic syndrome (2006) Central obesity (defined as waist circumference# with ethnicity specific values) AND any two of the following: * Raised triglycerides: > 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)‚ or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality. * Reduced
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Historical Perspective of Abnormal Psychology Although humans have attempted to understand their own behavior since the beginning of time‚ it wasn’t until the latter part of the 19th century that academics attempted the creation of a new field of science called abnormal psychology. Origins “In 1879 the first psychological laboratory was set up by Wilhelm Wundt in Leipzip Germany‚ which set the stage for the scientific elucidation of the causes of psychological dysfunction. In 1892 the American
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fundamental in psychology. Abnormality plays a vital role in determining whether someone is diagnosed mentally ill‚ the diagnoisis largely determines the treatment received by a patient. All behavior can be seen to lie on a continuum with normal‚ or effective psychological functioning at one end‚ and abnormal on the other end. The mental health professionals determine where on the continuum an individual’s behavior lies. To make this determination professionals use some criteria such as context of the
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Introduction Lupus is a life-threatening autoimmune disease that affects women of color more commonly than Caucasians. The immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues of a person suffering from lupus. Since the signs and symptoms of lupus can vary depending on the type of tissue affected‚ it is very difficult to diagnose and treat lupus. Pathology and Etiology of Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can develop in a patient in numerous ways‚ this leads to the different types of lupus. Some
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each perspectives explanation for the cause of behavior and treatment methods‚ key figures and their contributions. 1 9/13/2011 Review – Exam 1 Physiological explanations of abnormal behavior Pathogen/disease Genetic flaw (chromosomal abnormality v. genetic mutation) Diathesis-stress model Explain and give an example of each pathway to mental illness Review – Exam 1 Behavioral Genetics What does it aim to study? (Hint: heritability) Identify and explain the basic research methods.
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does not seem to care. “Although suffering is an element of abnormality in many cases‚ it is neither a sufficient condition nor even a necessary condition for us to consider something as abnormal” (Butcher‚ 2010‚ Pg. 4). Jim unquestionably suffers from a bit of maladaptivness because of the fact his awkwardness hinders him from forming good long-lasting relationships with anyone in his life. Even though Jim does not think he has an abnormality‚ according to the rules of society‚ he is abnormal. Jim’s
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An Analysis of Sexual Sadism Albert Fish a psychiatric phenomenon‚ known for his sexual fetishes is what interested me to research sexual abnormalities. Sexual sadism will be the topic of my final project. “The feeling of sexual excitement resulting from administering pain‚ suffering‚ or humiliation to another person”(Fahmy‚ n.d.). The pain is real whether it is physical or psychological in nature. Sexual Sadism has been defined ambiguously in the DSM; it includes both sadistic sexual fantasies
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depression‚ schizophrenia‚ anorexia nervosa) • Imbalance of neurotransmitters (anorexia nervosa and depression – serotonin‚ schizophrenia – depression • Hormones (anorexia nervosa: cortisol‚ orexin) • Cognitive • Cognitive theorists believe that abnormality is caused by unrealistic‚ distorted or irrational understanding‚ perceptions and thoughts about oneself‚ others or the environment. Abnormal behavior is also caused by difficulty in controlling thought processes or using them to control actions
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ECG criteria of multifocal atrial tachycardia Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute. Discrete P waves with at least three different morphologies (including the normal sinus P wave). P waves which are separated by isoelectric intervals. P-P intervals‚ P-R duration‚ and R-R intervals which vary. The best initial treatment for multifocal atrial tachycardia is treatment of the underlying cause and correction of electrolyte abnormalities (e.g.‚ hypokalemia‚ hypomagnesemia). Acute COPD exacerbation
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