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    Metablic Syndrome

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    Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary artery disease‚ stroke‚ and type 2 diabetes. The primary components include insulin resistance‚ obesity‚ dyslipidemia‚ hypertension and central obesity. The two most important risk factors for metabolic syndrome are extra weight around the middle and upper parts of the body (central obesity). This is when the body may be described as "apple-shaped”‚ as well as insulin resistance‚ in which

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    Stockholm Syndrome

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    captors. Although not deeply documented a form of the syndrome may have afflicted slaves after being freed under the Emancipation Proclamation. The master presided over the land the slaves were allotted to‚ no outside contact may be made‚ escape often had penalty of death‚ and all facilities were provided by the master. Some slaves were against the idea of leaving slavery‚ thereby entranced by the syndrome. ( Krasnec) Stockholm syndrome is a term used to describe when a kidnap or barricade victim

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    Art Syndrome

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    Art syndrome is a disorder that affects the neurological system. It most commonly affects the boys of families with the inheritance trait. Females are affected as well‚ however‚ not as severe as the males of families. This disorder is significant not only because it is rare but because it is interesting that the disease causes more difficulties and problems in the males than in females. A fact that’s most commonly ask when introduced to this amazing‚ special‚ yet rare neurological disorder. To

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    Turner Syndrome

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    What is Turner’s syndrome? • A genetic disorder which only affects and occurs in females • It is a result of only one X chromosome present in the gamete (monosomy X ) • T.S can also occur if one of the sex chromosomes is partly missing or rearranged • This missing chromosome is responsible for the developmental affects • There is an extremely small chance of the fetus actually surviving How is a person diagnosed? • A person can be diagnosed by taking a sample of blood‚ amniotic fluid or

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    Cushing’s Syndrome

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    Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s Syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by the body tissues being exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long period of time. The disease is commonly caused by taking corticosteroid medicine in high doses over an extended period of time. The condition can also be caused by the body’s excess production of cortisol due to an overactive adrenal gland. It is a rare disease that mostly affects adults between the ages of 20 to 50. Females are more likely

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    Compartment Syndrome

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    happened‚ I glared down at a surging pain that vibrated through my whole body‚ mainly sourcing from my left ankle. My ankle was completely turned backwards. I frantically yelled out to my instructor‚ “MY ANKLE IS BROKEN!” As he sprinted over to the other side of the gymnasium where I was laying in agony‚ I could see an audience starting to gather. He informed me that the ambulance was on its way and that my mother had been notified. Five

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    Asperger's Syndrome

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    Asperger’s Syndrome Today there are many different types of disabilities and syndromes. When you have a child to be diagnosed with a disability or a syndrome life can suddenly become overwhelming. This is especially true if they have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Parents sometimes feel guilty because their child has a disability or syndrome. Parents may feel that they are responsible for their child’s disability or syndrome. Parents may feel guilty about their child being diagnosed

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    Klinefelter Syndrome

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    Klinefelter Syndrome is a syndrome in which a person has an additional X-chromosome. It is not life consuming‚ but rather people who have this syndrome can live perfectly normal lives proper treatment and care‚ if precautions are taken early on. Dr. Harry Klinefelter in 1942 first identified the syndrome. Now some may ask what Klinefelter syndrome is. Klinefelter syndrome is a syndrome in which a person inherits an extra X-chromosome making their genetic makeup xxy instead of the normal How it occurs

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    Nephrotic Syndrome

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    Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms including protein in the urine‚ low blood protein levels‚ high cholesterol levels‚ and swelling. The urine may also contain fat‚ which can be seen under the microscope. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders that damage the kidneys‚ especially the basement membrane of the glomerulus. This causes abnormal excretion of protein in the urine. This condition can also occur as a result of infection‚ use of certain drugs‚ cancer‚ genetic disorders

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    Metabolic Syndrome

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    Metabolic syndrome Insulin resistance syndrome; Syndrome X Last reviewed: June 2‚ 2012. Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary artery disease‚ stroke‚ and type 2 diabetes. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Metabolic syndrome is becoming more and more common in the United States. Researchers are not sure whether the syndrome is due to one single cause‚ but all of the risks for the syndrome are related to obesity. The

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