History Multiple Sclerosis was first recognized as a specific disorder in 1873 in England. By the end of the century‚ after careful observation‚ most of the symptoms and some causes were known. In MS the immune system attacks the myelin of the bone that covers the nerve fibers. The MS can also attack nerve cell bodies which are located in the brain‚ it specifically influences the spinal cord‚ brain‚ and optic nerve. This then causes difficulties in communication between the brain and the rest
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Jacobs English 3 8 May 2014 Multiple Personality Disorder (Dissociative Identity Disorder) Multiple Personality disorder also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities‚ or personality states‚ are present in and alternately take control of an individual. DID is a disorder characterized by identity fragmentation rather than a proliferation of separate personalities. DID was called Multiple Personality Disorder until 1994
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Everyone is born with intelligence and many of us possess multiple intelligences. But‚ everyone has their own unique set of intellectual strengths and weaknesses. According to Gardener‚ “intelligence is the ability to solve problems‚ or to create products‚ that are valued within one or more cultural setting.” Gardener also stated that each individual has seven intelligences and these multiple intelligences can be nurtured and strengthened‚ or ignored and weakened. The seven intelligences by Gardener
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think about it much; I took time to reflect the multiple identities I present when around different people. While trying to figure out these multiple identities; I came across some of the ideas in which authors of assigned readings in my English class. They propose the idea that one as an individual must play different roles when trying to balance out their lives. When asking someone what are their identities‚ one may respond that they don’t have multiple ones; this response however would be inaccurate
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Ability to negotiate and manage multiple projects. In my current position as Budget Supervisor at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)‚ I negotiate and manage multiple projects on a daily basis and ensure their timely completion. I work with the Director‚ assigning priority status to projects each week. NIDA operates in a matrix management structure‚ so it is critical for me to be able to serve on multiple teams and handle various projects simultaneously. I am responsible for assigning weekly
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Multiple Sclerosis Presentation Overview History and Background of MS Description of Nervous System Courses of the disease Detailed Information on central nervous system and peripheral nervous system Pathophysiology of the disease Prognosis Remission Treatments and Medications Used Interview With MS patient (Jason) Bibliography History First case of Multiple Sclerosis was found in England in 1848. The case itself seems to have began in 1822. The only documentation that allowed to diagnose this
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Attention Getter: Imagine trying to take casual walk on a brisk autumn evening and not being able to feel your legs. This is one of the many symptoms that people with multiple sclerosis‚ also known as MS‚ deal with every day. 2. Thesis: Multiple sclerosis brings daily challenges to whomever struggles with it‚ but with the right team of doctors and medication‚ it can be maintained. 3. Motivation: My hope is that by the end of my talk tonight
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Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Many years ago it was quite common to label someone with a high IQ as a “genius” or as being more intelligent than others. Albert Einstein is one of those men who were labeled as a genius because of all that he had accomplished at such a young age. Undeniably‚ Einstein’s smarts were extremely remarkable‚ but records show that he was not the best student. Although Einstein scored extremely well in areas like Math and Physics‚ it has been noted that in areas like
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What is meant by multiple intelligence? The generally accepted view of intelligence is that it is about cognitive or mental ability. Charles Spearman‚ one of the early pioneers in thinking about intelligence called it the ‘g’ factor‚ and intelligence tests have been designed to measure it. However‚ few people now believe that intelligence is a concept that can be described in such simple terms‚ and some have sought to explore our understanding of intelligence more fully. The best known and
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In his play “King Lear”‚ William Shakespeare uses multiple motifs over the course of the play to bring these profound ideas to the forefront of the reader’s mind‚ and create a deeper connection between the reader and the characters. Through the motifs of Eyes/blindness‚ Fortune/Destiny‚ and Nature/animals‚ Shakespeare sparks internal dialogue in readers and characters alike. One recurring image in “King Lear” is Nature‚ both as an untamed force and under the control of characters. When Lear disowns
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