SR. (1998) Bone Density and Fractures among Elderly Women: SOF. J Clin Endocrinol Metab; Jacobs-Kosmin‚ D. Osteoporosis - http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/330598-overview#a0104 Manolagas SC‚ Jilka RL. (1995) Emerging Insights into the Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis. New England Journal of Medicine‚ http://www.osteoporosisguide.org/Pathophysiology_of_Osteoporosis.htm Seeman E. (1997)From density to structure: Growing Up and Growing Old on the Surfaces of Bone. J Bone Min Res. Shiel‚ W.‚ e
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Theory on the Role of Cancer Stem Cells in the Organ Tropism of Breast Cancer Metastasis Organ Tropism This paper is on the role of cancer stem cells in the organ tropism of breast cancer metastasis. Cancer mortality is increasing despite vast research efforts. This paper will discuss the characteristics of cancer stem cells and their potential microenvironments. I will focus on a theory of treatment for breast cancer and the role of cancer stem cells in organ tropism. Adult stem
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This paper aims to discuss‚ using appropriate literature‚ the concept of inter-professional working (IPW) in light of a chosen scenario. I will provide a brief introduction whilst examining the issues‚ key players and challenges presented by the scenario by comparing‚ contrasting and evaluating my findings in order to make recommendations for future practice. Øvretveit et al (1997) suggests IPW is a multifaceted collaboration of professionals from diverse disciplines working as one to achieve optimum
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Malnutrition Shannon Jensen IHCC Dawn Fry Clinical 4 December 20‚ 2010 Pathophysiology: When metabolic needs cannot be met due to lack of food‚ the body initially uses carbohydrates rather than protein or fat to meet metabolic needs. Backup reserves of carbohydrates are stored in the liver in small amounts. These reserves may be totally depleted within 18 hours of continuous use. Once this is gone‚ protein will then be used. Protein is first converted to glucose for energy. Within 5
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1. What competencies are needed for entry level employment in healthcare/HIS? Healthcare skills: (anatomy and physiology‚ medical terminology‚ pathophysiology‚ clerical and administrative procedures‚ laws and ethics‚ communications)‚ Computer skills :(MS office‚ EHR‚ Internet‚ billing-related/PM‚ data mining‚ records management‚ coding/cac‚ And knowledge of healthcare reform: (privacy and security‚ HIPPA‚ HITECH‚ PPACA‚ ICD-10) for the greatest career opportunities for advancement. 2.
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Dengue fever can be caused by any one of four types of dengue virus: DEN-1‚ DEN-2‚ DEN-3‚ and DEN-4. You can be infected by at least two‚ if not all four types at different times during your lifetime‚ but only once by the same type. You can get dengue virus infections from the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite infected humans‚ and later transmit infection to other people they bite. Two main species of mosquito‚ Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus‚ have
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220Abstract Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin‚ a hormone needed to allow glucose to enter cells to produce energy. This paper explores the aspects of the disease as it relates to the pathophysiology‚ clinical manifestations‚ diagnostic testing‚ collaborative care‚ and nursing care.Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes‚ previously referred to as “juvenile diabetes” most often occurs in people under 30 years of age. Diabetes mellitus is
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as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This essay will provide a rationale for the chosen aspect of care (COPD) and reason will be given why it is a priority. In particular the essay will examine the significance of the underlying pathophysiology of the disease relating to the acutely ill patient other conditions. The nursing intervention will focus on the measures in order to manage the acutely ill patient experiencing breathlessness. The involvement of other members of the multidisciplinary
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By Nahomie Gourdet Definition Pancreas : is an organ found deep in the body‚ behind the stomach. It is shaped a little bit like a fish‚ about 6 inches long and less than 2 inches wide across the belly. Pancreatic Cancer: Is a disease in which malignant cells are found in the tissues of the Pancreas. Pancreatic Cancer Classification Stages Stage 0 of Pancreatic Cancer In stage 0‚ abnormal cells are found in the lining of the pancreas. These abnormal cells may become cancer
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cerebellar tonsils but also its impaction with foramen magnum. This theory has been found to be consistent with the association of Chiari 1 malformation with other hereditary mesodermal connective tissue diseases i.e Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.[6] Pathophysiology leading to symptoms of Chiari 1 are as follows: (A) compression of cerebellum‚ (B) compression of upper spinal cord and medulla‚ and (C) CSF flow disruption through foramen magnum due to which patient may present with a headache‚ progressive
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