Health Period 2 Disease: Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Definition: Candidiasis is the most common type of yeast infection. A yeast infection results from an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) anywhere in the body. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies. Under certain conditions‚ they can become so numerous they cause infections‚ particularly in warm and moist areas. Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections‚ thrush (infection of tissues of the oral cavity)‚ skin and
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Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin About hCG: • human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing placenta after conception‚ and later by the placental component syncytiotrophoblast. • Made by cells that form the placenta which nourishes egg after fertilization Structure of hCG: • HCG is glycoprotein composed of 244 amino acids Alpha sub unit- identical to LH‚ FSH‚ TSH Beta sub unit- unique Function: • HCG interacts
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INTRODUCTIONS Leprosy‚ also called Hansen’s disease‚ is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects the skin‚ the peripheral nerves‚ the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract‚ and the eyes. Leprosy can lead to progressive permanent damage of these structures‚ and the resulting devastating disfigurement and disability has led to the historical social stigma and isolation (leper colonies) of those affected by the disease. LEPROSY Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since
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ability to read fluently and well can be affected by the condition known as visual stress. It can affect both comprehension and the development of decoding in text. Visual stress is the result of over excitation of the visual cortex. This is due to hypersensitivity to pattern and contrast glare. The overlay can help with the contrast and reduce the glare that causes distortion and difficulty with reading the
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BUERGER’S DISEASE A nursing case study Presented by: Group 26 Charlotte faith Valeroso Barbie Joy Tumaliuan Chramaigne Tumaru Rovierose Sotelo Leslie Agngarayngay Grace Tabanda Rohmar jones Tingonong Caroline D. UY Submitted to: Ms. Divina L. Malana‚ RN‚ MSN INTRODUCTION Buerger’s disease is thrombotic and inflammatory occlusion of small arteries and veins among smokers. It is also known as ThromboangiitisObliterans. It involves inflammation and fibrosis of nerves. It results
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Blood Blood is a connective tissue. Blood has three general functions transpotation of oxygen‚ carbondioxide‚ nutrients and hormones to and from the body; regulation‚ blood regulates pH(normal pH is 7.35-7.45) and body temperature; protection‚ blood is able to clot after an injury thus protecting execessive blood loss and white blood cells protect the body against disease. Components of blood are plasma which is the liquid part of blood and formed elements which are cell fragments including platelets
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Chapter 3 Review Questions: 1. What is meant by the following terms: Homologous chromosomes- A matched pair of chromosomes‚ one derived from each parent. Both members of the pair are similar in size‚ shape‚ and appearance‚ except for sex chromosomes. Autosomes- The general term for chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes. Sex chromosome- The X and Y chromosomes that determine genetic sex. Barr body- The inactivated X chromosome that appears as a small‚ dense mass of chromatin attached
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Calculations Please remember this is about 1/3 of the pharmacology exam. It may be beneficial for you to practice calculations and/or review a nursing math book to help prep. You may not have used all the calculation methods recently. Questions may include one or more type of calculation. Tips: 1. READ CAREFULLY. Always be sure you know what the end result should be (mg‚ pills‚ ml‚ etc.). This can help you select the correct formula and eliminate unnecessary information. 2. Double (and triple)
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during childhood is called child-onset asthma. This type of asthma happens because a child becomes sensitized to common allergens in the environment - most likely due to genetic reasons. The child is atopic - a genetically determined state of hypersensitivity to environmental allergens. Allergens are any substances that the body will treat as a foreign body‚ triggering an immune response. These vary widely between individuals and often include animal proteins‚ fungi‚ pollen‚ house-dust mites and
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are born with soft shells and they develop through life experiences‚ however‚ if a mama turtle protects that baby turtle from everything the shell will stay soft. I believe this is what happened to Generation Snowflake and has resulted in their hypersensitivity. The second characteristic of Generation Snowflake is a sense of entitlement. This comes from the self-esteem culture that has developed over the year. Everyone is a special and unique snowflake‚ everyone gets a participation award‚ and there
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