is classified into several types namely‚ pernicious anemia‚ folate deficiency anemia‚ sideroblastic anemia‚ chronic inflammatory anemia‚ and post-hemorrhagic anemia. For the purpose of this paper‚ I will select and discuss pernicious anemia. Pathophysiology of Iron deficiency Iron is required for the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin in the body. Adult male experiencing bleeding maybe from an ulcer or hemorrhoid may lose approximately 1 to 1.5 mg of iron a day in feces‚ desquamated mucosal and
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Echocardiography Workshop Paul Lindower‚ MD‚ FASE Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals Friday October 6‚ 2006 Echocardiography for the Primary Care Practitioner • Educational Objectives: – Understand the Bernoulli and Continuity equations and how they may be used to assess valvular disease – Recognize echo techniques to assess the severity of mitral regurgitation and their limitations – Describe what factors determine whether a pericardial effusion promotes
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The impact of psychological interventions on psychosocial risk factors for stroke and their relationship with the immune system The impact of psychological interventions on psychosocial risk factors for stroke and their relationship with the immune system Introduction More than 2‚400 years ago the father of medicine‚ Hippocrates‚ recognized and described stroke as apoplexy‚ which means “struck down by violence”. Stroke is a condition with high mortality rate (Townsend et al.‚ 2012) and leading
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other deleterious manifestations arise‚ cardiac‚ systemic‚ pulmonary‚ and neural‚ complications. The cardiac process develops in congruence with the increase work load for the patient. Namely this is directly related to the higher incidence rate of hypertension‚
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(Shah et al‚ 2011). The identity of the client in this case study is protected under the Privacy Act (1993). He will‚ hereafter‚ be known as Mr. S. The student in this assignment will critique the given case study (Appendix. A) and discuss the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer along with the interpretation of the information given (Appendix. A). An appropriate plan of care for Mr. S diagnosed with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy and the role of nurses in the management of people long
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understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and the pathophysiology of LVF‚ discussing compensatory mechanisms‚ the development of pulmonary oedema and how this related to his clinical symptoms of dyspnoea and the involvement of the MDT. Those who did not do the question well: showed a lack of understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and /or did not discuss correctly and with detail‚ the pathophysiology of LVF and the development of dyspnoea and tachycardia. It is advisable
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right of the umbilicus that measured 2cm across. The client complained of pain on reduction and did not want to leave the hernia unaided for the fear that it may get larger over time. According to the chart‚ the client is obese and has a history of hypertension. Together‚ these conditions are implications of a poor health status that may increase the risk of complications with the umbilical hernia. (Rastegari‚ 2004) To prevent further problems‚ he was recommended for an elective outpatient surgery for
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Case Study Proper A. General Data B. History of Present illness C. Past Medical History D. Family Health History E. Personal History F. Physical Examination G. Course in the ward VI. Diagnostic and laboratory studies VII. Pathophysiology VIII. NCP IX. Drug study X. Evaluation I. OBJECTIVES A. GENERAL OBJECTIVE After providing and giving the intended care to the client and developing a careful study of the client’s condition‚ the student will be able to gain knowledge
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of the lower respiratory system include bacterial pneumonias‚ legionnaires’ disease‚ pertussis (whooping cough) and tuberculosis (TB) (VanMeter 219). When working in the medical setting‚ TB is a disease taken quite seriously due its etiology‚ pathophysiology‚ risk factors‚ and mortality rate. TB is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). This is a gram positive rod consisting of cell walls that are thick and contain peptidoglycan with abundant mycolic acid. Gram positive bacteria have cell walls
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ANNEXURE-VII Curriculum and Syllabi For Bachelor in Pharmacy (Four Year‚ VIII Semesters) REGULATIONS 2008 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Allahabad Agricultural Institute -Deemed University Allahabad-211007 CURRICULUM FOR FIRST YEAR BACHELOR OF PHARMACY | FIRST YEAR SEMESTER – I
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