had happened so fast. One second I was watching the field goal and the next I was on the ground with no control of my leg below the knee. For two weeks I had to wear an immobilizer brace and walk on crutches while I went to many appointments and an MRI. The orthopedic surgeon who worked with me was honest with me on the first appointment and told me I was done for this season‚ especially because I was only a sophomore and had to mor.e years ahead of me. As a fifteen year old I lived in the now and
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Describe and evaluate the biological explanation for autism. Refer to empirical evidence in your answer. In Autism there are two types of biological explanations that can explain the condition; the genetics explanations and the neurological explanation. The genetic explanation of Autism explains the importance of inheritance. If there is a family history of autism and mother has a baby after the autistic child is born then the likely chance of having autism is 3-6%. However on the other hand
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amounts of substances in the body. Like‚ Homovanillic acid (HVA)‚ Vanillylmadelic acid (VMA)‚ and hormones. If they are higher or lower then normal‚ it could be a sign of Neuroblastoma. A CT scan and MRI are other techniques the physician would use in order to diagnose Neuroblastoma. The CT scan and MRI will take detailed pictures of the inside of the body so that the physician can locate where the tumors are. A biopsy will also be done to confirm the child has Neuroblastoma. A biopsy is the removal
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Abstract Acupuncture therapy has been known as a practice related to oriental medicine‚ and recently has been detected as a potential therapeutic tool for which there is good scientific evidence. Depression and anxiety are usually classified as mental illnesses and it is more useful to think of them as disturbances in brain health‚ which is directly related to the physical makeup and brain mechanisms and emotional and relational issues. The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture could be used for
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I took off running at top speed‚ hit my mark‚ and was airborne into my first tumbling pass at the 2014 State Tumbling Championships. I completed my first back flip and went into the second and I felt my left forearm shatter. Instead‚ of a position on the podium I was on my way to the hospital in an ambulance and would need a Radiologist to tell me how badly my arm was damaged. Radiology is an exciting‚ specialized field of medicine‚ with a rich history‚ that uses cutting-edge technology to improve
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There are several methods that both measure and scan the cortical functions of the brain and they both have their individual strengths and weaknesses. In a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan the scanner injects the patient with glucose containing radiotracers which are radioactive and emit positrons which are then picked up by the scanner. As glucose is used for energy in the body it will travel to the brain and distributes itself to the parts of the brain need it most at that time. When it
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The human brain is an intricate organ that has intrigued mankind for years‚ and will continue to do so until all of it’s mysteries are revealed. A lot of questions have been answered about the mysteries of the mind‚ but as questions are answered new ones become apparent. Our brain is responsible for everything our body is capable of‚ from breathing‚ motor function‚ feeling emotions‚ and even hormone production. When humans discovered this‚ they also discovered there are possible ways of interfering
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the impact of Internet use on humans‚ inter alia through studying brain functions in Internet users. Some studies assert that these changes are harmful‚ while others argue that asserted changes are beneficial.[1] Contents 1 Assertions 2 MRI studies 2.1 Effect on traditional reading 3 Brain power 4 Effects of social networking and behaviour 5 Attention span 6 Effects of anonymity 7 Internet addiction and disinhibition 8 Escapism 9 Effects on parenting
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Is Epilepsy Hereditary? BIOS 260 Fundamentals of Pathophysiology Milyn Pierce DeVry University Course Project January 27‚ 2013 Abstract: Epilepsy is the second most common neurological problem in adults. 2 out of every 100 people will experience a seizure at some point in their life. Some seizures will onset as a child and disappear after adolescence. Some suffer seizures as a result of a brain injury‚ trauma‚ infection‚ or response to medication. Heredity increases an individuals’ risk to
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Due to the dopamine deficiency‚ PD patients have several different symptoms. Most report a gradual onset of aching‚ malaise‚ and fatigue; followed by evidence of a tremor in one or more than one extremity.11 Even with the large number of symptoms‚ no two people will experience the exact same symptoms of the disease.8 These symptoms are divided into two categories: motor and non-motor symptoms. Because PD affects the way the brain controls the movements of the body‚ the first symptoms usually
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