Embryology Week 1 Ovarian cycle: GnRH from hypothalamus FSH and LH from pituitary cyclic changes in the ovary. Follicular phase: * 15-20 preantral follicles start to grow due to FSH * 1 reaches full maturity released * Others undrgo atresia * Estrogens are released which; 1. Proliferate endometrium 2. Thin the cervical mucus 3. Stimulate pituitary to release LH * The LH; 1. Elevate concentrations of maturation promoting factor (oocytes complete
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DOI: 09/09/2016. Patient is a 36-year-old male material handler/forklift driver who sustained injury when he collided with another forklift. X-ray of the lumbar spine dated 09/09/16 showed decreased disc space involving L5-S1‚ which might be representing degenerative changes. Based on the medical report dated 10/14/16‚ the patient states he is currently not having any improvement. He states he still continues to have lower back pain and right L5 radiculitis ending into the right lateral calf. He
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is an issue with any of the underlying structures of the neck. A strong spinal canal is formed by the cervical vertebrae‚ along with the supporting ligaments and the overlying neck muscles which is responsible for surrounding and protecting the spinal cord. The cervical vertebrae are 7 square shaped bones that are arranged one on top of the other making up the cervical spine and are named C1-C7. Between these bones are disc the absorb force between the bones by cushioning one bone from the other
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positive for back/leg pain and easy bruising. Current medications include lisinopril‚ liothyronine‚ Naprosyn‚ Neurontin and tizanidine. Impressions include chronic back pain and sciatica status post micro discectomy of left L5-Sl with recurrent disc herniation‚ left groin and thigh pain associated with osteoarthritis of the left hip and right anterior thigh pain of undetermined etiology. The patient was encouraged to increase her stretching and core strengthening exercises‚ since she seems to be
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surgeons perform a laparotomy (an incision across the mother’s abdomen)‚ the uterus is opened and the baby’s back is rotated into view. A pediatric neurosurgeon removes the MMC sac‚ if one is present‚ and closes skin over the defect to protect the spinal cord from exposure to the amniotic fluid. The uterus and the abdominal incision are then closed. A maternal-fetal medicine specialist performs sterile intraoperative ultrasound to map the position of the placenta and the fetus‚ and a fetal cardiologist
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vertebrae and 9 fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx. It is situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso‚ separated by intervertebral discs. It houses and protects the spinal cord in its spinal canal. There are normally thirty-three (33) vertebrae in humans‚ including the five that are fused to form the sacrum (the others are separated by intervertebral discs and the four coccygeal bones that form the tailbone. The upper three regions comprise the remaining 24‚ and are grouped under the names
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Sjorgen’s syndrome Sjogren’s syndrome is a disease that causes dryness in your mouth and eyes. It can also lead to dryness in other places that need moisture‚ such as your nose‚ throat and skin. Most people who get Sjogren’s syndrome are older than 40. Nine of 10 are women. Sjogren’s syndrome is sometimes linked to rheumatic problems such as rheumatoid arthritis. Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease. If you have an autoimmune disease‚ your immune system‚ which is supposed to fight disease
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opening to the vertebral disc. Laterally ligament of flavum was released from the facets‚ cauded and cephalad from the laminas‚ then retraction of medially based flap against dura which is protacting traversing root of nerve‚ it is protected underneath the ligamentum flavum flap. Using a blade sizes 15 annulotomy defect was created. To remove exposed bleeding and materials of disc curettes‚ shavers and Pituitaries were used. There was a bone funnel placed in the space of disc. Through autograft laminectomized
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Care Plan: TURB and Kyphoplasty Recovery Situation and Background E.P. is an 88-year-old Caucasian male. He was admitted on 02/18/13. His code status is full code‚ and he declines to bring in his advanced directive. He reports that he is 68.5” tall‚ and his actual weight is 165 pounds. He and his wife are the sources of information‚ and they are reliable. His blood pressure is 124/62‚ taken on his right arm in a lying position‚ his oral temperature is 99.8‚ his right radial pulse is 74 beats per
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DOI: 07/31/2009. Patient is a 50-year-old male maintenance technician who sustained injury to his back while pushing garage bin into the bin area. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with spinal stenosis‚ lumbar region‚ with neurogenic claudication; other intervertebral disc degeneration; and radiculopathy‚ lumbar region. As per OMNI notes‚ the patient is diagnosed with history of right L5-S1 tear‚ low back pain‚ right quadratus lumborum strain‚ and paresthesias. He underwent lumbar laminectomy
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