Seminar Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Matthew C Kiernan‚ Steve Vucic‚ Benjamin C Cheah‚ Martin R Turner‚ Andrew Eisen‚ Orla Hardiman‚ James R Burrell‚ Margaret C Zoing Lancet 2011; 377: 942–55 Published Online February 7‚ 2011 DOI:10.1016/S01406736(10)61156-7 Neuroscience Research Australia and Prince of Wales Clinical School‚ University of New South Wales‚ Sydney‚ Australia (Prof M C Kiernan DSc‚ B C Cheah MBiostat‚ J Burrell MBBS‚ M C Zoing BNurs); Western Clinical School‚ University
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to assess whether ginkgo accelerates the convalescence of victims of congestion and traumatic brain injury and other conditions associated with damage to the cardiovascular system or nervous system. eg impotence‚ multiple sclerosis and diabetic neuropathy. Before using the extract from the ginkgo leaf‚ the Chinese used its fleshy seeds to treat asthma because they eliminate wheezing and other illnesses associated with this disease. Use DOSAGE: Use preparations. These include ginkgo biloba extract
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Neurologist Neurologists are medical doctors who passed med school and a fellowship in a specialized neurology field. Neurologists can work in hospitals and clinics‚ as well as universities as professors. They make around $242‚000 on average. Neurologists working in hospitals and clinics have to interpret medical tests like MRIs of the brain and CT scans of the patient. They decide the best treatment options for patients with rare and common ailments. Neurologists also often consult on other types
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o A key landmark when performing an axillary block is the identification of the axillary arterial pulse as well as the Coracobrachialis and pectoralis major muscle. o In supine position with the patient’s head turned away from the intended injection site‚ the desired arm is abducted 90° angle at the elbow joint. While standing at the upper arm‚ feel for the axillary artery (lateral to the pectoralis muscle) and draw a line along it from the mid-axilla to the lower axilla. This is helpful orientation
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Diabetes in the 21st Century In America 29.1 million people are living with diabetes‚ which is 9.3% of the population (Statistics of Diabetes 2016). Of that 29.1 million Americans‚ only 1.25 million have type one diabetes (Statistics of Diabetes 2016). This day in age‚ type one diabetes has been misunderstood due to the confusion with type two diabetes. Therefore‚ learning about type one diabetes and the way diabetics live their lifestyle is fairly complex today as diabetes evolves. There are so
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Is Medical Marijuana a good thing? Medical Cannabis or as most know it‚ Medical Marijuana‚ is parts of the herb cannabis used as a doctor- recommended form of medicine. It also refers to synthetic forms of cannabinoids‚ which are a class of diverse chemical compounds that activate cell membrane receptors‚ like Tetrehydrocannabinol (THC)‚ which is why it is recommended from doctors as well. THC is the psychoactive drug in Medical Cannabis that works with the central nervous and immune system to
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Asterixis (involuntary jerking movements of hands/tongue/feet associated with hepatic encephalopathy) PAIN/DISCOMFORT * May report: Abdominal tenderness/RUQ pain * Severe itching * Pins/needles sensation‚ burning pain in extremities (peripheral neuropathy) * May exhibit: Guarding/distraction behaviors * Self-focus RESPIRATION * May report: Dyspnea
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Harmful Effects Of Smoking Smoking isn’t good for one’s body. Especially if you’ve been smoking a pack a day‚ and for a long period of time. But what is the full extent of the effects of smoking on your body? The effects of smoking varies from person to person as it will depend on the person’s vulnerability to the chemical in cigarette or tobacco smoke. It will also depend on the number of cigarette sticks a person smokes per day‚ the age when the person first started to smoke‚ and the number of
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Introduction: This essay will explore two case studies based around orthopaedic and gastrointestinal nursing. Claire is a 61 year old female who has been admitted with a Tib/Fib fracture of her right leg and a left colles’ fracture‚ with a past history of osteoarthritis and recently osteoporosis. Justin is a 33 year old male admitted with gastro oesophageal reflux disease plus or minus peptic ulcer disease prepping for a gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Clinical presentations and nursing management as
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Vomiting and or Aspiration Diarrhea Constipation Dehydration ---------------------------------------- Central PN – is indicated when long term parenteral support is necessary or when the patient has high protein and caloric requirements. Peripheral PN – is used when; nutritional support is needed for only a short time protein and caloric requirement are not high. The risk of a CPN is too great Parenteral nutrition is used to supplement inadequate oral intake. Both CPN and PPN are used
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