Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Like other autoimmune diseases‚ lupus occurs when the body’ own tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Symptoms of lupus can vary from one person to another‚ and may come and go. There is no total cure of lupus. The goal of treatment is geared toward symptoms relief to protect the vital organs of the body. Better see your doctor immediately if you suspect
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As a therapist it is necessary and possible to keep in mind the three phases of systemic practice. In the first phase‚ first-order perspectives draw our attention to patterns and regularities in families’ lives and experiences. In extreme cases‚ such as abuse‚ it makes sense to acknowledge realities of actions and processes. The emphasis on communication as complex and multifaceted also helps us to be more attentive to the emotional and behavioral aspects of family life. In the second phase‚ a second-order
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The human body cells need oxygen in order to function and the respiratory system allows this to happen. Consisting of air passages‚ pulmonary vessels‚ the lungs and breathing muscles‚ it supplies fresh oxygen to the blood which can be fed to other parts of the body. The ribs‚ rib muscles and diaphragm all play a part in allowing air into and out of the lungs‚ (oxygen going into the body and carbon dioxide leaving the body). This is known as ventilation. When we breathe in we inhale and when we
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Suggested Answers to Previous Semesters Exam Questions Question 4 (Semester 2‚ 2005) 96633337 Juan (a) Expected Portfolio Return and Risk Expected Return Risk Covariance = (0.002)(0.06)(0.09)=0.0000108 (b) Minimum Variance (Pendix Ltd) The minimum variance for this portfolio is 0.693‚ indicating that risk is minimized when 69.3 percent of the portfolio is invested in Pendix’s shares. A rational investor would not allow Pendix’s shares to
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Notes by Ankur upaadhyay gujarat board/combined science igcse.9998791839 india. Q.1 Explain transportation of water in plants. A.1 (1) Higher plants possess xylem which is associated with the transport of water. (2) Water absorbed by the root from the soil is transported to stem‚ branches‚ leaves and flowers. (3) The main structural components of the xylem responsible for the transport of water are tracheids and vessels. (4) As the root cells are directly in contact with soil‚they take up
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Systemic racism refers to the idea that racism is a system in society which functions to protect the interest of the majority groups and people in power‚ at the expense of marginalizing certain people‚ such as minorities; “Get Out” focuses on this issue through the creative use of the overall plot. The goal of the antagonists is to kidnap black people to place a white person’s brain in their body as a means of “eternal life”. The black person’s body will go to the highest bidder. Rose and her family
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Case Study A 17-year-old female with systemic lupus A 17-year-old female was admitted with a month long history of involuntary movement bilaterally in hand and legs. The patient stated that the movement started one month ago. And she had occasionally involuntary movement of her mouth. The symptoms were mild in the beginning and gradually increased. The patient had dyskinesia around her mouth and thoracic and occasionally choreathetoid movement in bilateral upper extremity. She said she had similar
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune heterogenous disease‚ meaning it is caused by many genes and alleles and variations of those genes. According to the Journal of Rare Diseases‚SLE is characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against nuclear antigens (1). An estimated 1 per 1000 individuals are affected overall‚ qualifying SLE as a rare disease. Females are more affected at a female to male ratio of 10:1. Researchers believe that‚ as many females become susceptible during pregnancy
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Josephine Tey’s The Daughter of Time is a historical novel that looks at the belief that Richard III‚ King of England‚ murdered his two nephews in order to maintain his power. This novel also supports the belief that the "truth comes out through time." In the novel the main character‚ Grant‚ is concerned with what he believes is a unknown fact of whether or not the long ago King of England was guilty. Throughout his search for the answer Grant discovers many history books which all tend to view
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The zip code housing market is a great example of systemic inequity. The amount of money a public school receives depends on the property taxes in the district. Therefore‚ schools in wealthier communities receive more funds to put toward better teachers‚ classroom resources‚ and extracurricular activities
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