According to Stöppler‚ M. C. (2011) there is no specific therapy for Angelman syndrome. Medical therapy for seizures is usually necessary. Physical and occupational therapies‚ communication therapy‚ and behavioral therapies are important in allowing individuals with Angelman syndrome to reach their maximum developmental potential. Although there is no specific treatment for people with Angelman’s Syndrome‚ alternative therapies and medications are often use to lessen the known symptoms‚ like seizures
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Raynaud’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that refers to the changes in color in the hands and sometime toes. The color change can be red‚ blue‚ or white‚ and occurs when the blood flow to the hands and feet are reduced. This condition often occurs with the expose of cold temperature. This is a normal response to cold weather‚ however in this syndrome the condition is exaggerated and cold weather and stress can trigger the symptom presentation of Raynaud’s. This condition can also lead to swelling
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A Case Study on Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm in a soccer player Objective: To describe the evaluation‚ diagnosis‚ and current treatment of a men’s soccer player with compartment syndrome of the forearm. Background: The forearm is the most common site for compartment syndrome in the upper extremity. The compartments of the forearm include the volar (anterior or flexor)‚ and the dorsal (posterior or exterior). Both bone forearm fractures and distal radius fractures are common initial
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Treat Hypermobility Syndrome Naturally Joint hypermobility syndrome (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)‚ is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Young women seem to be most affected by this condition‚ followed by children and men. In many cases‚ hypermobile joints go completely unnoticed. They’re just a fun way to get attention at parties by bending a wrist back or seeming to “dislocate” a shoulder at will. However‚ plenty of individuals suffer terribly with the condition
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Literature Essay: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest by K. Kesey. “Discuss how the world within the ward is mirrored in the world outside.” It is suggested that Ken Kesey’s One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest contains examples of behaviour and attitudes displayed by characters within the clinical environment of the psychiatric ward which can be compared to behaviour found within contemporary American society. These include examples of leadership and hierarchy within
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Purpose: To Inform my audience about Rett Syndrome‚ the causes‚ and the cures. Central Thesis Statement: What is Rett Syndrome? Today I would like to inform you of Rett Syndrome‚ the causes‚ and the Cures. Method of Organization: Topical Introduction I. Attention Getter: When I was a child I never understood why people would stare at my sister when we were in public. That was until my mother told me that my sister‚ Susanna was different. She has Rett Syndrome. So many have asked me about this disease
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ex-mothers claim to experience nervous disorders‚ loss of sleep and depression‚ increased substance abuse‚ suicidal behaviors‚ and guilt about prematurely terminating the life of their baby. These symptoms have been given the name “Post Abortion Stress Syndrome”. Studies haven’t been able to exactly pinpoint whether or not this disorder really exists‚ they have had mixed results thus far. Having said that‚ the bulk of studies and research have found that there doesn’t appear to be an actual mental illness
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Othello Syndrome Vs. Othello Play The tragedy of Othello portrayed different social dysfunctions in each character. The main character Othello represented a psychiatric disorder known as delusional jealousy or called Othello syndrome after the Shakespeare’s play; and this social dysfunction interfere in his relationship with wife Desdemona. Although‚ this play refers long time ago‚ morbid jealousy is present today in males than women. Therefore‚ Othello syndrome obstructed Desdemona and Othello’s
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Reye syndrome is a disease that can cause irritability‚ confusion‚ loss of consciousness‚ and brain damage. It is a disease that can most often affect children ages 6 to 12 years old. If not addresses reye’s syndrome can lead to swelling in the brain and liver damage. By looking at the cause for this disease experts were able to provide a intervention. In this paper we will examine how public health research help to serve as an intervention for reyes syndrome. Winter was the most prominent time
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Klinefelter syndrome is an additional X chromosome in the cells affecting males. Meiotic nondisjunction is the major result of this syndrome. There are differences in the degree of severity of physical‚ language‚ and behavioral development symptoms between affected individuals. Klinefelter syndrome is not passed from parent to child; even though‚ women who have pregnancies after the age of 35 may have an increased chance of having a boy with the presence of extra sex chromosome. Tests for chromosome
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