Klippel–Feil syndrome is a very rare disease. It was reported for the first time in 1912 by Maurice Klippel and André Feil. It has been characterized by the fusion of any 2 of the 7 cervical vertebrae. The syndrome occurs in a heterogeneous group of patients unified only by the presence of a defect in the formation or segmentation of the spine. Klippel–Feil syndrome can be identified by shortness of the neck. Those with the syndrome have a very low hairline and the ability of the neck to move is
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Guillain-Barre syndrome are because this a rare and deadly disorder. “Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system” (Guillain-Barre Syndrome Fact Sheet). Guillain-Barre is a very unusual disease and it tends to affect people who do lots of traveling outside of the country and in small populations. Even though it’s a rare disorder‚ it affects people of all ages and race. Adults are more affected by the syndrome than children
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Overview Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome is serious complication that is sometimes experienced by diabetic patients‚ most commonly those with type 2 diabetes. It occurs when the body consistently produces dangerously high blood sugar levels. As a result‚ the body attempts to flush out the excess blood sugar through increased urination. If it is not treated‚ it can become life threatening or even fatal. While the condition often develops in response to an infection or illness‚ it can also be caused
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Rape Trauma Syndrome Forensic Psychology 44.343.201 By: Hannah Elliott October 14th 2012 There are plenty of television shows and cases on the news that show or talk about rape victims‚ but it doesn’t impact us as much as it should. Do you know the mental or emotional trauma that these victims go through after they have become a rape victim? Rape is one of the harshest forms of criminal violence against another human being. The victim is rendered powerless by physical force‚ threats‚
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Shaken Baby Syndrome. Shaken baby syndrome is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality which is widely recognized in the medical literature. Signs may include retinal hemorrhage‚ subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage‚ and associated fractures. Victims are often younger than 6 months old and have been affected by violent shaking with rapid angular deceleration and possible terminal impact. In this paper I will discuss the symptoms‚ prevalence‚ treatment and research of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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Down Syndrome‚ or DS‚ occurs when a trisomy is found in the twenty-first chromosome leaving three genetically identical chromatids. Down Syndrome is often seen as a disability that limits people while society is also portraying it as a defining characteristic that makes these unique people societal outcasts. Down Syndrome is taken very lightly instead of receiving the attention and care that it requires. In order to understand Down Syndrome‚ one must know the outcome and impact of Down Syndrome‚ one
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome is an unusual disorder rooting from the gene that is passed down to that person (Prader-Willi Syndrome). This disorder can act as an origin for a perpetual sensation of hunger as well as weak muscle tone and a minimal amount of sex hormones (Prader-Willi Syndrome) .This disorder is generally caused by the lacking pieces or defect in chromosome 15 in addition to the malfunction in the part of the brain that controls hunger.. Unfortunately‚ PWS
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The Post-Ottoman Syndrome: A Never-Ending Problem In the novel War and Peace In the Middle East‚ author Avi Shlaim argues that Arab nations have been unable to escape the post-Ottoman syndrome. In particular he describes how the various powers inside and outside the region have failed to produce peace. While some of Shlaim’s arguments hinder the message‚ I agree with his overall thesis that the Middle East problems were caused and prolonged by the failure of both powers and superpowers to
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advantages and disadvantages? Budd Chiari Syndrome •Clinical term used to describe the manifestation of hepatic venous outflow obstruction •Secondary to hepatic vein thrombosis •Or to the narrowing/occlusion of the inferior vena cava (Khan 2009‚Val DC 2003) Ostial stenosis web thrombus Abdominal vein Liver Stomach Gallbladder Enlarged caudate lobe Inferior vena cava Portal vein (Menon et al.‚ 2004) Budd Chiari Syndrome • Primary type -Endoluminal venous (I.e. Thrombosis
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April 30‚ 2005 Micro. Comp. Shaken Baby Syndrome Imagine yourself as a sweet‚ innocent‚ precious little baby. You are totally dependent upon adults to give you what you need and most importantly love. Your only means of communication is crying so you cry when you need to be fed‚ when you need your diaper changed‚ when you aren’t feeling so well‚ or when you just want some attention. You are crying and someone comes over to you. They pick you up‚ but instead of holding you and comforting
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