History of Gerstmann’s Syndrome Gerstmann’s syndrome is a cognitive impairment that is caused by damage to the left parietal lobe in the region of the angular gyrus. Additionally‚ it can occur as a result of a stroke or tumor. According to the National Institute of Health‚ Gerstmann’s syndrome is named after famed neuropsychiatrist Josef Gerstmann (2008). It affects both men and women in equal numbers (NORD.org‚ 2014). It is characterized by four primary symptoms: a writing disability (agraphia or
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is used to describe upper extremity symptoms and according to recent reports 1‚2 is defined as compression of the neurovascular structures in the interscalene tri-angle‚ as it exits the thoracic girdle. The bony anatomy of thoracic outlet‚ which will be discussed in further detail‚ can be defined by the space between the first thoracic vertebra‚ first rib‚ and manubrium of the sternum.1 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is not specific in determining the struc-ture being compressed
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Acute onset of nephrotic syndrome: Nephrotic-range proteinuria can occur in more severe IgAN and is an adverse predictor of prognosis. However‚ some patients have an acute onset of nephrotic syndrome and renal biopsy reveals only mild mesangial proliferation‚ with the most prominent finding being diffuse fusion of the foot processes on electron microscopy‚ similar to that seen in minimal change. Furthermore‚ acute onset of nephrotic syndrome can be caused due to treatment with glucocorticoid ‚a common
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The Appellant’s primary diagnosis is Down’s syndrome. The services provided through the Independence HCBS waiver would require the Appellant to have three (3) or more limitations in daily living‚ self-care‚ mobility‚ communication‚ or self-direction however‚ an eligible applicant would require hands
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Angelman Syndrome What is Angelman Syndrome? Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder first described in 1965 by Dr. Harry Angelman. This is where the name of the disorder derived. Dr. Angelman referred to the disorder as ‘Happy Puppet Syndrome’‚ because the people affected with it generally had a happy‚ puppet like demeanor‚ and walked in a stiff‚ jerky‚ marionette-like gait. Angelman Syndrome affects about 1 in every 20‚000 people. The life span of an individual affected
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Syndrome-Based Defenses‚ Title Page The Exploration of Unique Syndrome-Based Defenses Kathryn Davis Nelson Staples CRJS 256 Criminal Law March 25‚ 2010 Syndrome-Based Defenses 1 Abstract Many court cases involve some type of syndrome-based defense‚ whether it be anything from battered women’s syndrome to Vietnam syndrome to fetal alcohol syndrome to attention deficit disorder. In these cases‚ the accused tries to use their disease or disorder as a reason to get a not guilty charge. A syndrome-based
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What is Marfan Syndrome Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue in the body. Connective tissues are one of the most important parts of the body. Connective tissues holds together all of the body’s cells‚ organs and other tissues. The connective tissues play a major part in ensuring the proper growth and development throughout the body. Marfan syndrome affects a protein called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect in the gene that tells the body how to
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People with Tourette syndrome live a more difficult life than normal. Physically‚ they can face problems with their body due to tics that occurs with this condition. They also face difficulties mentally‚ such as anxiety‚ depression‚ ADHD and OCD. People with Tourette syndrome may also interfere with their daily living‚ including going to the dentist. As stated by the Tourette Syndrome Fact Sheet (2012)‚ there are no formal testing for this condition‚ but to diagnose‚ a series of questions are asked
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Culture-Bound Syndromes By: Central Arkansas University Table of Contents Abstract Pg. 3 Introduction Pg. 4 - 8 Methodology Pg. 8 - 10 Analysis & Discussion Pg. 10 - 11 Conclusion & Recommendations Pg. 11- 13 Bibliography Pg. 14 Abstract Mental Health as described by LaVeist and Thomas (2005) is “a state of successful performance of mental function‚ resulting in productive activities‚ fulfilling relationships with
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Healing Wonders of Charcoal Chapter One The Problem Introduction The use of charcoal as a simple remedy for different health problems is an ancient way of treating many common diseases that afflict humankind dates back to the time of Hippocrates who lived from 460 to 370 B.C. In the late 1800‚ Ellen G. White spearheaded the use of charcoal in the treatment of different diseases. A sincere and prayerful Christian‚ she wrote many books including health books such as: Ministry of Healing‚ Medical
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