Cri Du Chat Syndrome Introduction Cri du chat syndrome also known as 5p syndrome and cat cry syndrome - is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion (a missing piece) of genetic material on the small arm of chromosome 5. Cri du Chat is a genetic disorder first described and named in 1963 by Jerome Lejeune. Cri-du-Chat means "cat’s cry" in French. The disorder causes the baby to produce a high pitched and cat like cry because of the structural abnormality and low
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NU333 Complete Physical Assessment Jarvis: Physical Examination and Health Assessment‚ 6th Edition Complete Physical Examination Form COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Date __8/31/2013______________ Patient __Jane Doe_________________________ Age __33_ Sex _F__ Occupation Healthcare worker Client Representative/Interpreter: __none__ Examiner _Emanuel Singleton RN________ General Survey of Patient 1. Appears stated age: Yes_____________________________________ 2. Level of consciousness:
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common cause of male infertility is a problem with their sperm. A male can either have a low sperm count or poor quality sperm. Under-developed testes are a more common thing that causes infertility in men. It is usually arising after having a hernia surgery‚ mumps‚ or a birth defect. A swollen vein in the scrotum is another common cause. Undescended testes which are a problem often present from birth in
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Autumn Chandler Ancient. Medieval & Western Civilization Alexander the Great The Hellenistic period marked the transformation of Greek‚ but it wasn’t until centuries after the death of Alexander the Great passed away‚ that the period was known as the Hellenistic Age. During this time the Greeks influenced many countries. Philip of Macedon created a league called Corinthian League‚ which was designed to make the Greek people think they were going to avenge Xerxes’ invasion1. The opportunity for
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References: Ashrafian‚ H. (2011). Leonardo da Vinci ’s vitruvian man: A renaissance for inguinal hernias. Hernia‚ 15(5)‚ 593-4. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-011-0845-6 Annenberg Foundation Barris‚ R. (2012). The 16th century in Italy: Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. Retrieved from http://www.radford.edu/~rbarris/art462%20Renaissance/Raphael%2520and%2520Leonardo%2520S11
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displaced fracture of the fifth left rib‚ and protusion of pulmonary tissue through the chest wall. The patient presented with chest pain (7/10 on the Visual Analog Scale) and shortness of breath. A video-assisted thoracic surgery approach was performed. Hernia reduction‚ non-anatomic lingular resection‚ and rib fracture external fixation of the fifth rib was completed using a titanium plate. DISCUSSION Traumatic lung herniation
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Defining Effective Leadership James B. Beaty Post University Abstract The following essay will attempt to define effective leadership. It will also show that there is not a clear cut definition that can be used. The author will share personal experiences to show how all effective leaders have one similar trait‚ resiliency. Resilient leaders use five different dimensions of strength: emotional‚ social‚ spiritual‚ family‚ and physical. Keywords: effective leadership‚ resiliency‚ strength
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PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT Student’s Name: Antonina Polukhina Date: 4/1/2015 Clinical Facility: NCMC PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT: Patient Initials: S. E. Age: 58 y. o. Sex: Female Admitting Diagnosis: weakness/dizziness Vital Signs: Temp. 97.4‚ Pulse 106‚ Respirations 18‚ BP 118/56 Ht/Wt/BMI: Height = 167.64 cm‚ Weight = 84.878 kg‚ BMI 30.2 Skin/Wounds: (Skin turgor; presence of any skin breakdown; incisions; wounds.) Subjective: patient denies any skin breakdowns. Objective: leg skin is
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1.) How well is the hospital currently utilizing its bed? 90 beds x 7 days/ week = 630 beds available in a week 30 patients x 3 days x 5 days per week = 450 beds utilized 450 beds utilized / 630 availble beds = 71.43% The hospital is currently utilizing 71.43% of their beds‚ this is actually an ideal operating point. To increase its rate of utilization might decrease the service quality. 2.) Develop a similar
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Nature v. Nurture Jeffrey Dahmer was born in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin‚ on May 21‚ 1960. His parents were named Lionel and Joyce Dahmer. He was a happy boy until he had to have a minor surgery to correct a double hernia. After the surgery Jeffrey became increasingly insular and lacking in self-confidence. His father had a job opportunity in Ohio which forced him to move there. With the move to Ohio his insecurities got larger. By his early teens he was very friendless and disengaged in life. Dahmer began
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