variants. What are the signs and symptoms?: Symptoms can either appear at birth or later in life‚ many different symptoms but often include‚ hypotonia (decreased muscle tone) at birth‚ weakness of the facial muscles‚ skeletal malformations (aka scoliosis and hip dislocation)‚ and mild delay in child development. How is the muscular system disrupted?: Muscles get weaker and are unable to function as they should (might need more but I wasn’t sure of the question) How is it diagnosed?: Diagnosed
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Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in and on the brain‚ spinal cord‚ and nerves. This disorder is diagnosed by a number of tests‚ such as physical examinations‚ CT scans‚ MRI’s‚ and genetic testing. Researching medical and family histories can also be helpful. Neurofibromatosis cannot be cured; however‚ treatments may help. Treatments can include chemotherapy‚ radiation therapy‚ or surgeries‚ such as laminectomies and spinal fusions. Some people
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Housing Specialist De La Torre meet with client Angela Gilchrist to develop a Housing Plan. During meeting Ms. Gilchrist informed HS that family used to reside at 1170 Lincoln Place Apt. #2I Brooklyn‚ NY from 6/1/15 to 9/14/15. Ms. Gilchrist stated that it was her aunt apartment with CAMBA‚ unfortunately this particular housing management does not allow to have anybody else in the household. Family is currently residing at 1195 Sherman Ave. Bronx‚ NY Unit . Family composition consist of Angela
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Genetic disease Page 1 A Genetic Disease: Muscular Dystrophy Genetic Disease Page 2 Abstract Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited disease that causes progressive muscle
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transarticular screw fixation for the treat- ment of atlanto-axial disorders. The chapter on tho- racic discectomy‚ however‚ provides information on different ways to do this and the author emphasizes his preferred method. The techniques for correcting scoliosis of various origins appear in the section about various implant systems. The quality of the illustrations varies greatly. The drawings are‚ in many cases‚ not satisfactory‚ but there are many photographs of high quality. The edit- ing is not good--e
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so they can be treated. Eye test and genetic testing are also tested. Marfan unfortunately cannot be cured. Fortunately‚ it can’t be cured‚ there is medication to take keep blood pressure low. Sometimes heart valve repair if necessary‚ is done. Scoliosis and nearsighted contribute to Marfan and can be treated.
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Heart Abnormal 4. 180/99 Blood pressure Heart Abnormal 5. PERRLA Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation Eyes Normal 6. Wheezes Hoarse whistling sound Lungs Abnormal 7. Impacted cerumen Accumulation of ear wax Ears Abnormal 8. Scoliosis Curvature of the spine Spine Abnormal 9. Carotid bruit Systolic sound heard of the carotid artery Heart Abnormal 10. Pedal edema Swelling in the feet or lower legs Lower extremities Abnormal 11. Hepatosplenomegaly Enlargement of liver and spleen
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was diagnosed with a mild form. The inferred symptoms that he has was slow mental processing‚ lack of empathy and understanding of others feelings‚ no concept of thoughts and feelings‚ and had a difficult time reading. Since the character also had scoliosis that caused him to wear braces on his legs‚ but since he was younger all of the kids thought it was funny and weird and made fun of him. That may have caused him to lose empathy for other people’s feelings. Forrest’s’ mental disorders effected his
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There are a number of benefits of chiropractic care for the whole body‚ all of which emphasize natural healing. Through individualized treatment‚ Twin Pine Family Chiropractic in Montgomery County‚ NY‚ helps patients feel happy and well again. From scoliosis to sports injuries‚ chiropractic care helps treat a variety of conditions. There are a number of positive effects from regular visits to your chiropractor‚ including: Relief From Pain & Injury: Chiropractic treatment doesn’t just mask pain; it targets
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Split cord malformation‚ which is also known as (Diastematomyelia) is a rare congenital anomaly and a relatively one form of occult spinal dysraphism. Split spinal cord accounts for 5% of overall spinal cord congenital defects.(2) Diastematomyelia is characterized as a sagittal cleft that separates the spinal cord along with the posterior vertebral components at varying levels such as‚ Conus Medullaris and Filum Terminale. Diastematomyelia is caused by an Osseous‚ cartilaginous‚ or fibrous septum
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