mutations in GLUT-1‚ which transports glucose across the blood-brain barrier‚ suffer from seizures in infancy. If not identified and treated‚ they develop microcephaly‚ mental retardation‚ spasticity‚ and ataxia as a consequence of relative brain hypoglycemia. These children respond well to the ketogenic diet‚ as it is believed to provide an alternative fuel source for their central nervous system” (Barañano‚ Kristin W.‚ and Adam L. Hartman). Research around ketosis and health benefits of the ketogenic
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Uses of Statistical Information Jean Matsche University of Phoenix Statistical Applications Tammy Czarnecki October 5‚ 2007 Uses of Statistical Information The expansion of the responsibilities of nurses‚ the nursing shortage‚ and increasing specialization make it more important than ever that nursing practice be evidence-based (Understanding Nursing Research‚ 2007). This expectation has made it evident that clinical nurses acquire skills in reading and evaluating the results of statistical
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Prevention is the most important phase of treating medical emergencies‚ despite all the efforts of prevention emergencies will still occur. An emergency is a medical condition that requires immediate treatment. Emergencies do occur in the dental offices. A survey of 4‚000dentists conducted by Fast and others revealed an incidence of 7.5 emergencies per dentist over a 10 year period. Here are three steps to prevent medical emergencies in the dental office: Medical History‚ Patient Evaluation‚ and
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I. Science Fair Question How do digestive enzymes convert sucrose and lactose into glucose? II. Background Research Do you enjoy eating smoothies packed full of berries and other tasty fruits? This paper is going to discuss how digestive enzymes convert sucrose and lactose into glucose. The following terms will discuss; Sucrose‚ Glucose‚ Lactose and Digestive Enzymes. Sugar is any of a class of crystalline carbohydrates such as sucrose‚ glucose‚ or lactose‚ that dissolves in water and have a
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Since the beginning of human civilization‚ herbal medicines have been used to treat various illnesses and maladies. Currently‚ patients looking for an alternate for prescription medications are often turning to botanicals to treat their condition. One such herb‚ St. John’s wort‚ is being used to treat depression. It is essential that nurses understand the implications of using this herb with regard to drug interactions‚ efficacy‚ safety‚ undesirable side effects‚ and contraindications. Hypericum
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syncope‚ is a decreased flow of blood to the brain which causes loss of consciousness and posture for a brief moment. There are many possible causes of fainting. Heart problems‚ such as irregular heartbeats‚ seizures‚ anxiety or panic attacks‚ hypoglycemia or low blood sugar‚ a lack of healthy cells to carry oxygen or anemia‚ and nervous system problems that affect your blood pressure‚ are among these. In addition‚ passing out from pain is also a common cause of fainting. Fainting can sometimes happen
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Children and Diabetes Management Sandra D. Lahrman American Sentinel University Children and Diabetes Management Type II diabetes is an evolving prevalence globally implicating not only predominately-obese middle age adults but also now adolescents and children ranging from 6-15 years of age relatively among the ethnic descent population presenting with other comorbid implications. Diabetes main relationship corresponds with the rising incidence of obesity from repeated exposure
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Drugs Anticholinesterases- reversal agents for blocking agents (NBMR) Drugs Dose mg/ Kg Onset Duration Facts Edrophonium. Give glycol b/f otherwise you see bradyacardia- don’t mix! 7 micro grams/ Kg atropine. May need more (10-15 microg/ Kg) if given with opioid- based anesthetic. 0.5-1.5 (usual dose 40-70 mg) Approx equivalent dose- 35 mg 1-2 min 60 min Less effective than neo for deep block Neostigmine 20 mcg/kg atropine (more rapid than neo). 10 microg/ Kg glycopyrrolate (parallels
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The United States health care system can be somewhat complicated and often have some barriers or limitations to care. The continuum of care is one of the concepts that is applied to prevent the limitations within the system. Continuum of care is defined as: A range of services developed and organized to address the variety of needs individuals have as they age. This concept recognizes and considers the availability and extent of short-term and long-term care systems and services
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Sierra Neill Professor Rivera English 1A March 14‚ 2017 The Various Viewpoints on Vaccines During the decades before vaccines were invented people died from diseases that spread throughout the land. These common diseases‚ at the time‚ would wipe out thousands of people. Once the vaccines came around‚ during the late 1700s‚ it helped build peoples immune system‚ and the rate of deaths dropped tremendously. Now‚ in 2017 more vaccines have been created to further benefit people from
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