GASTROENTEROLOGIST Gastroenterologist is also a sub-specialty of internal medicine .a gastroenterologist deals with digestive system problems. They diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. • ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) — a procedure to detect disorders in the ducts such as narrowing‚ gallstones‚ blockages‚ tumors and cysts. An ERCP combines the use of X-rays and endoscope — a long‚ flexible‚ lighted tube. The endoscope is advanced through
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estimated 25‚000 total genes in the human genome. There are many conditions related to genes on chromosome 11 including Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease‚ Alexander Disease‚ Omenn ’s Syndrome‚ Spinocerebellar Ataxia‚ Aniridia‚ Denys-Drash Syndrome‚ Sickle cell anemia‚ Keratitis‚ Albinism‚ and Ewing ’s Sarcoma (King‚ 2006). Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a hereditary disorder marked by slowly progressive muscle weakness mostly in the feet and legs‚ but sometimes in the hands and arms. The weakness results from
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vessels are severely damage. White blood cells are a protection against illness and disease‚ which puts the patient in good health. These are also known as leukocytes. Patient Lily has iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is not having enough iron in your body. The causes of this type of anemia usually this is due to the blood loss‚ poor diet‚ or inability to absorb enough iron from food. Blood loss is when you lose blood you lose iron. Not enough iron stored into your body to make up the
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AP2630 Unit 6 Case Study 1: Chloe’s Story Date: October 27‚ 2014 Which serous membrane in Chloe’s abdomen most likely contains the greatest amount of adipose tissue? The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane of the body and it contains the greater omentum‚ the largest peritoneal fold. The greater omentum generally contains a considerable amount of adipose tissue. The adipose tissue can greatly expand with weight gain What involuntary muscular process initiated by deglutition of water may
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Biology Hardy-Weinberg Lab Using the Hardy-Weinberg equation‚ calculate the predicted genotype frequencies for each population scenario below. Place your calculations and data in the space provided below. Once you have calculated the frequencies‚ answer the conclusion questions for each one. Please remember that all calculations must be shown for full credit. Scenario #1 In the year 2050‚ humans have successfully colonized the Moon. The lunar modules created for this purpose could only house
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regulates blood volume and blood pressure * With loss of kidney function‚ there is an accumulation of water‚ waste‚ and toxic substances in the body that are normally excreted by the kidney. Loss of kidney function also causes other problems such as anemia‚high blood pressure‚ disorders of cholesterol and fatty acids‚ and bone disease.. * Acute kidney failure develops rapidly‚ over days or weeks. *Acute kidney failure usually develops in response to a disorder that directly affects the kidney
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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS ON KULITIS LEAVES EXTRACT ( Amaranthus viridis Linn. ) A Biological Research Submitted to the Research Center Alabel National Science High School Regional Science High School for Region XII Alabel‚ Sarangani Province Submitted by: Shaira Mae M. Yamon Fourth Year- Diamond Submitted to: SHIELA P. BUTIL‚ Ph. D. Research Adviser August 5‚ 2013 Chapter I Introduction A. Background of the Study Amaranth (Amaranthus)
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transfusion medicine. For the medical profession‚ the amount of blood a hospital has in stock for immediate or emergent use is a critical issue. Blood is needed for emergencies. It is also needed for people who have cancer‚ blood disorders‚ sickle cell anemia and other illnesses. Annually‚ donating blood saves many lives‚ both young and old. Communication is the key to success‚ and we need to communicate the importance of blood donation to the general public. Most people respond to issues that relate to
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MALARIA Malaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers‚ shaking chills‚ flu-like symptoms‚ and anemia. CAUSES: Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from one human to another by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In humans‚ the parasites (called sporozoites) travel to the liver‚ where they mature and release another form‚ the merozoites. These enter the bloodstream and infect the red blood cells. The parasites multiply inside the red blood cells‚ which then
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is caused by a virus and can withstand heat‚ putrefaction and dryness. Symptoms include high fevers‚ no appetite‚ red skin and depression. A very high percentage will die from this. Call your veterinarian if you become suspicious of this disease. Anemia- This strikes mostly small pigs with a lack of iron and copper from the soil. Symptoms will include‚ weakness‚ breathing problems‚ swollen conditions around the head and shoulder and loss of appetite. Consult your veterinarian for the proper nutritional
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