In biology‚ term- mutation has been described as changes to the base pair sequence of the genetic material of an organism. Mutations can be caused by: copying errors in the genetic material during cell division‚ by exposure to ultraviolet or ionizing radiation‚ chemical mutagens‚ or viruses‚ or can occur deliberately under cellular control during processes such as hypermutation. In multicellular organisms‚ mutations can be subdivided into germ line mutations‚ which can be passed on to descendants
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Understanding Dual-Diagnosis Krishunna Pearson Liberty University Online Understanding Dual-Diagnosis A dual-diagnosis patient is an individual who has a SUD and some form of mental illness at the same time (Doweiko‚ 2015). Dual diagnosis is not uncommon‚ individual with a mental disorder are twice as likely to have an SUD (Clinton & Scalise‚ 2013). Currently there are 4 million people in the United States who are suffering from some sort of dual-diagnosis. (Doweiko‚ 2015)
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Genetic Counselors are professional who have completed a master’s program in medical genetics and counseling skills. They then pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Genetics Counseling. Genetic counselors can help and inheritance patterns‚ suggest testing‚ and lay out possible scenarios. They will explain the meaning of the medical science involved‚ provide support‚ confirming a diagnosis in a person who has disease symptoms‚ and address any emotional issues raised by
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International(Professional Assosiation of Nurses) Nursing Diagnosis is a clinical judgment about individual ‚ family or society responses to real or possible health problems or life process.Nursing diagnosis are developed based on the data obtained during the nursing assessment. A nursing diagnosis identifies problems that result from that disorder. An actual nursing diagnosis presents a problem response present at the time of assessment. Application To Personal Life Nursing diagnosis plays a vital role in the plan of
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Getting the Diagnosis Wrong Liat Hill Adelphi University Danielle Ofri‚ M.D.‚ explains how differential and extensive diagnosis are and how easy it is to misdiagnose a patient. As she examines her patient with abdominal pain and prioritizes her diagnosis while trying to make sure she keeps in mind the serious conditions she can’t afford to miss. Danielle explains that diagnostic accuracy is very difficult to precisely achieve. It is estimated that doctors get
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Diagnosis of LUNG CANCER Lung cancer diagnosis is extremely important to follow a proper therapy as there are various lung diseases that result in the almost same sign and symptoms as in case of cancer‚ yet the treatment strategies vary in each case. Lung cancer complete diagnosis can be done by the imaging and biopsy method in addition to the staging of cancer according to the TNM classification. Various imaging techniques are frequently employed to diagnose a particular condition while X ray analysis
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The goal of this nursing diagnosis is make sure patient understand the importance of cataract treatment. The nursing intervention including assess motivation and willingness of patient to learn as patients must know need or purpose for learning‚ observe existing misconceptions regarding material to be taught as assessment is important starting point in education and assess barriers to learning as social interaction patterns‚ cultural norms and environmental can influence one’s learning. Next is
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What a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Means Today Down syndrome is a condition affecting many Americans and individuals across the world. It presents challenges socially‚ academically‚ and behaviorally. However‚ a diagnosis today is not nearly as detrimental to the person’s quality of life as it was decades ago. Strides have been made in Down syndrome awareness‚ education and overall acceptance. Screening is now available so that parents know in advance if they are going to have a child born with
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Nicolas‚ Vida Marie C. February 24‚ 2014 IA12116 Prof. Brenda Lansang GENETIC DISORDERS 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a disorder caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome 22. The deletion occurs near the middle of the chromosome at a location designated q11.2. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has many possible signs and symptoms that can affect almost any part of the body. The features of this syndrome vary widely‚ even among affected members
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Genetic Technology and Personalized Medicine Nicole Williams Dr. Kennedy SCI 115 November 4‚ 2011 A patient is being treated for breast cancer. The medicine usually involved to treat this disease is Chemo Therapy and radiation. It works for some‚ some it does not. So what other alternative is there for patients with this illness? Currently in the works is the idea to study an individual patient’s genotype to get a better understanding of what medication‚ therapy‚ treatment‚ will actually
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