Pernicious Anemia and its association to orthostatic hypertension Pernicious anemia is the major form of vitamin B12 deficiency. It is caused by serum antibodies against intrinsic factor which leads to B12 deficiency rather than by B12 deficiency itself. Absorption of vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor which is secreted by parietal cells. Pernicious anemia is marked by autoimmune attack on gastric mucosa and a loss in parietal cells. Approximately 75% of the affected patients have type I antibody
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1. Do you think the primary cause of the failure of the two companies that led to the bailout was a management failure‚ a worker failure‚ a shareholder or customer failure‚ some other reason‚ or a combination of the above? Why is that the case? General Motors was founded by William “Billy” Durant on September 16‚ 1908 and has several brands under names such as Chevrolet‚ Cadillac‚ and Buick. Chrysler was founded by Walter Chrysler in 1925 and it also has many brands such as Jeep‚ Dodge‚ Ram‚ and
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As it always seems to be the primaries are a time when just about any subject comes to the surface‚ regardless if it happens to be surrounding previous political stances or what we see more often‚ future stances. The topics at hand sometimes vary depending upon whats happening in our section of the world or another but for the most part‚ we see quite a bit of the same topics being raised for debate time and time again. During this time in the presidential election‚ we see many common concerns
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Elizabeth Morgan March 10‚ 2014 Chemical Dependencies midterm paper Is Addiction a Symptom Or a Primary Disease? The problem with the question of whether addiction is a disease or not is that it requires us to try to fit a loosely defined term into a vaguely defined category. Critics of the addictive disease model‚ also called the medical model‚ say that labeling drug addiction as a disease
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different people. Hence‚ suitable treatment for each individual will usually depend on the outcome of the evaluation that depends on the severity of condition to maintain a pro-longed stability of individual’s condition. Comparison of Pathophysiology for Depression and Schizophrenia with its therapeutic effect In recent years‚ psychological disorders have become more frequently discussed as compared to the past. Certain symptoms of psychological disorders can be diagnosed
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Global Health Nursing Primary Health Care/Primary Care This discussion will cover the demographic trends that impact global health today‚ look at patterns of health and disease that impact global health‚ explain the difference between primary health care and primary care‚ and review the World Health Organizations (WHO) priority for global health. There are many factors that affect global health including population‚ environment‚ and disease. One of the greatest pressures on the global community
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The monthly quality improvement report comes across the desk of the primary care providers‚ and eyes immediately shift to the numbers of the disease that is at the forefront today‚ hypertension and diabetes. Although it may be these disease states that catch the providers’ attention‚ depression scores are equally as important. Chronic medical conditions and depressive disorder frequently occur together‚ so‚ what if the key to successful management of all disease processes was ensuring depression
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Cinthya Perez History 102 “Letters to King Jao of Portugal‚” was written by the king of Kongo‚ King Affonso‚ who’s real name was Nzinga Mbemba. King Affonso writes this letter directed to the king of Portugal‚ King Jao‚ to inform him about his concerns of his people. The letter is dated 1526 and takes place in the Kingdom of Kongo‚ which by during this time slave trade is going on (705). Throughout the letter of King Affonso seems to beg King Jao for help rather than being demanding‚ “again we
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Discrimination and equality Introduction Within this study report I will look at how young people can be discriminated against within the wider society and how I could and would challenge this within my youth work practice. This study report will also highlight current legislation and give a critical reflection on how the youth service can use the legislation to practice equality and diversity. Within this report I will also analyse and evaluate my own knowledge and understanding of equality
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Pathophysiology Teaching Plan to Enhance Self-Care Kelianna Karnatz University of Mary Pathophysiology Teaching Plan to Enhance Self-Care Patient confidence in managing their care is fundamental in successes of the patient’s care. The ability to cope with not only the diagnoses of diabetes but also be able to manage the life adjustments which requires daily attention is a challenge which needs assistance from health care providers. Diabetes Diabetes has two types‚ Type 1 which had been known as
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