Kallmann ’s Syndrome ABSTRACT Kallmann’s syndrome is a rare disorder which affects predominantly man. Typical characteristics are a failure to go through puberty and an absent sense of smell. Although the disease is not life threatening‚ somebody with kallmann’s syndrome has an hormonal imbalance hypogonadotropic hypogonadism due to GnRH deficiency because a small area of his or her brain called the hypothalamus is unable to work properly. Specialised hormone replacement therapy is available
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Challenges for professional care of advanced dementia The research purpose of this study was clear‚ as it was intended to report on the challenges for health professionals in caring for people with advanced dementia living in long term care facilities. This study used a qualitative methodology based on action research. “Action research collects information from key stakeholders and provides ongoing feedback to participants‚ thereby facilitating change that improves practice.” (Chang et al.‚ 2009
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MANAGING COMMUNICATION‚ KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION -Discuss the range of decisions to be taken -Examine the information and knowledge needed to ensure effective decision taking -Assess internal and external sources of information and understanding -Justify recommendations for improvement -Bibliography Range of Decisions to be taken The technique I choose for a given decision will be influenced by the importance and complexity of the decision. Decision making without planning
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METABOLIC SYNDROME LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of lecture students should know – Definition of Metabolic Syndrome – Visceral obesity is an indicator of the syndrome and an independent marker for CVD – Current and some potential future treatment options. METABOLIC SYNDROME CONCEPT (Not New) • 1923 - Kylin first to describe the clustering of hypertension‚ hyperglycemia‚ hyperuricemia • 1936 - Himsworth first reported Insulin insensitivity in diabetics • 1965 - Yalow and Berson
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is like that. Have you ever heard of something called Marfan syndrome or MFS? It is a genetic disorder that about one in every five thousand people have and there is a fifty percent chance that it can be passed on to the next generation ("What Is Marfan Syndrome?"). Marfan syndrome is an abnormal condition characterized by elongation of the bones‚ and abnormalities in the cardiovascular system and the eyes (Hamilton). Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that can be inherited from ancestors and
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In this modern time‚ the demand for care placement for elderly particularly with dementia patient is increasing thus‚ provision of proper nutrition is very vital. The rate of malnutrition for older people in care homes and hospitals are increasing especially those with dementia simply because the sufferers are not eating enough and this may cause difficulties for the carers. This article discuss some contributing factors that can seriously affect unplanned weight loss‚ how to overcome these problems
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14 November 2011 Outline INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement: Although Down syndrome is used as a general term‚ several forms of this syndrome exist. I. Diagnosis A. Discovery B. Cause II. Types A. Trisomy 21 B. Translocation C. Mosaicism III. Expectations From Therapy CONCLUSION Down syndrome Lot’s of people fail to realize that several forms of Down syndrome exist. “Down syndrome is a set of mental and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy
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Down Syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal condition in the United States‚ affecting about 1 in every 700 babies (CDC). This condition is also known as Trisomy 21‚ due to there being an extra copy of chromosome 21 (CDC). This extra chromosome results in changes in the development of the brain and body‚ which in turn can lead to cognitive and physical challenges (CDC). Some hallmark physical characteristics include almond shaped eyes that slant up‚ smaller hands and feet‚ shorter stature‚
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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life( http://www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp) .The most commonly heard of form of dementia is alzheimers desease. And although this makes sense‚ considering it is the most common form‚ affecting around 5.4 million Americans (http://www.alz.org/facts/)‚ there are other forms that deserve to be recognized. The second and third most common forms of dementia in America are Vascular Dementia and Lewy Body
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Williams syndrome also recognized as Williams-Beuren syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a deletion of more than twenty five genes from chromosome 7. Although Williams syndrome is often non-hereditary‚ the chances of the syndrome being passed on if an individual with Williams syndrome has a child are fifty percent. Individuals born with Williams syndrome often possess distinctive facial features which make the syndrome easily recognized. These features include wide spaces between their teeth
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