Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease (1) characterized by a breakdown of B and T cells tolerance to self-antigens (2). Defective clearance of apoptotic cells could promote the release of autoantigens which in turn trigger autoimmune responses(3‚ 4). Generated immune dysfunctions lead to the production of abundant of autoantibodies and inflammatory cytokines(5‚ 6). SLE can affect various organs of the body‚ on people of both sexes‚ all ages and all ethnic
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Evidence based practices in Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)‚ is it working or what can we do to make it better. Purpose To maximize Evidence Based Practices (EBD) in multi-systemic therapy in order to encourage each client/caregiver opinion toward a more optimistic view of the multi-systemic therapy process. “EBP implies that there is a definable outcome(s)” (Evidence-Based Practices‚ 2015). The goal is to get the client to take ownership in his/her behavior. EBP is to be used as a method for getting
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SYSTEMIC ANATOMY 1. Give OIAN of the tongue. The muscles of tongue can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic groups. The intrinsic muscles lie entirely within the tongue‚ while the extrinsic muscles attach the tongue to other structures. The extrinsic muscles reposition the tongue‚ while the intrinsic muscles alter the shape of the tongue for talking and swallowing. Extrinsic tongue muscles‚ by definition‚ originate from structures outside the tongue and insert into the tongue. The four paired
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NORMAL: negative-trace. PATIENT VALUE: 4+. SIGNIFICANCE: A higher than normal level of protein in the urine indicates renal dysfunction. In this case‚ it suggests that the glomeruli are damaged and cannot prevent protein from exiting the blood and entering the urine ("Lab tests online‚" 2009). This finding is not uncommon among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) because antibody-antigen complexes accumulate in the glomeruli leading to inflammation and tissue damage (McCance & Huether
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the communication and language needs‚ wishes and preferences of an individual 2.1 It is important to find out an individual’s communication and language‚ needs‚ wishes and preferences to: Enable effective communication‚ understand what an individual is trying to express‚ understand an individual’s beliefs‚ culture‚ and values. To stop an individual becoming stressed out‚ frightened or frustrated. To be able to support an individual in their daily life. 2.2 Non-verbal communication: -written words
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attempting to define what poverty is‚ one would suggest having a lack of income and resources not consistent with the requirements of the poverty line. Three factors that play major roles as causes of poverty would be having a lack of education‚ systemic discrimination‚ and inequities based on a capitalist system. This paper will look at ways in which these causes can be combated and at the same time evaluated in regards to it’s positive and negative aspects. Education has long been a problem
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political issues are raised by information systems? The new information technology possibilities can reflect on the jointed relationship between ethical‚ social and political. The three components as described in the required readings as the “ripple effect model” in other words when one level impacts the influences follow towards the rest of the levels. For example‚ the new information technology has yet to properly develop and function with the original laws and rules. Ethical issues refer to an
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assignment is to provide an outline of the major concepts of six different systemic family therapy approaches including: adlerian family therapy‚ multigenerational therapy‚ the human validation process model‚ experiential symbolic family therapy‚ structural family therapy and strategic family therapy. A brief overview of each modality will be given and then an exploration of the value of working systemically with the case study of Stan will be made. In addition‚ two social construction therapies
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Corporate Finance (MBA) FIN 502 School of Business SB328 amuslumov@ada.edu.az ADA University School of Business Syllabus for Corporate Finance (FIN 502) MBA Program Mission ADA’s School of Business mission is to prepare global and socially responsible graduates through excellence
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Lupus: When the Body Attacks Cassandra E. Gilles Fortis College (Miami‚ FL) Abstract Systemic Lupus Erythematosus also known as Lupus or SLE for short is a long-term chronic inflammation autoimmune disease. The cause is unknown but research suggests that both genetic and environmental factors are involved. Predispositions such as race‚ gender and age increase the likeliness of being diagnosed with lupus. Lupus is difficult to diagnose because the common signs and symptoms seem to mimic other
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