At the young age of two I was diagnosed with a disease that did not have a cure. Luckily‚ I was spared the memory of being diagnosed‚ but I often wonder what it would be like if I had been diagnosed later in life. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes‚ an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s ability to manufacture a hormone called insulin. I have to prick my finger four times a day to get a blood sample to test my blood sugar‚ which wasn’t easy as a toddler at first‚ but eventually I became
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As a student nurse practitioner working within a medical assessment ward‚ I deal with a wide variety of patients who present with both acute and chronic conditions. This case study will identify the pathophysiology; look at the manifestations and clinical features of a condition. It will also discuss the therapeutic interventions and in turn evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions applied. Kyna (a pseudonym) was a forty-nine year old lady who was admitted to the ward for further investigations
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infection is composed of tightly microorganisms. Sebaceous glands in the skin secrete antibacterial and antifungal fatty acids and lactic acids. Perspiration‚ tears and saliva contain enzymes (lysozymes) that attack cell walls of gram (+) bacteria. 2. Discuss the characteristics of inflammation‚ relating those to the observed clinical manifestions of inflammation‚ i.e. redness‚ heat‚ swelling‚ pain and loss of function. Inflammation is usually initiated by cellular injury. Clinical
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vagina. It stays tightly closed until birth is near. The uterus also called the womb‚ because it protects and nourishes the developing baby before birth (Winton 2013) EQUIPMENT: Some equipment that will be used during surgery will be various types of Padded stirrup and a special bed‚ laser‚ goggle. SUPPLIES: Also some other supplies that will be used during surgery are antiembolitic hose‚ if requested‚ straight catheter to drain
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Pathophysiology of Schizoaffective Disorder: Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disease that features both signs of schizophrenia and mood disorder. Because of the varied symptoms and signs‚ patients with schizoaffective disorder is difficult to diagnose and treat. There is no clear pathophysiology of is made exclusively to this disorder. Patients usually are present with cognitive deficits similar to those with schizophrenia and deficits in emotions and mood similar to those with bipolar disorder
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in clinical Angio-Cardio-Thoracic Pathophysiology and Imaging will not only provide me with more specific knowledge and research opportunities at the graduate level‚ but it will serve as a foundation for a career in the field of cardiothoracic diseases and Imaging. An academic career would allow me to continue lifelong Angio-Cardio-Thoracic Pathophysiology research and contributions to the science of cardiothoracic diseases and imaging. Attaining
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duration of seconds to minutes. This condition may occur in normal subjects or be associated with narcolepsy‚ cataplexy‚ and hypnagogic hallucinations. The pathophysiology of this condition is closely related to the normal hypotonia that occur during REM sleep.[1] When considered to be a disease‚ isolated sleep paralysis is classified as MeSH D020188.[2] Physiologically‚ it is closely related to the paralysis that occurs as a natural part of REM (rapid eye movement)
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Herpes-Simplex: Type 2 Herpes is a name that is used to describe several types of skin eruptions that are characterized by formation of blisters. The term embraces primarily two distinct disorders‚ herpes simplex and herpes zoster‚ both caused by viruses. Together‚ these "herpes" viruses are estimated to cause more human illnesses than any other group of viruses. Two types of herpes simplex are known. The first causes cold sores or fever blisters‚ which is an eruption of blisters that often
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My largest Type 1 and Type 2 experiences involved the entirety of my homestay in Spain. The family’s norms‚ rules‚ and style of living annoyed me and made me feel out of place. Additionally‚ my customs‚ habits‚ and lifestyle annoyed the family at multiple points during my short five month stay with the family. Quite frankly‚ I had no idea that cultural differences could lead to so much frustration and my Type 1 and Type 2 experiences were emblematic of that belief. I had my first Type 1 experience
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