Named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn‚ who first described the disease in 1932 along with colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer‚ Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. When reading about inflammatory bowel diseases‚ it is important to know that Crohn’s disease is not the same thing as ulcerative colitis‚ another type of IBD. The symptoms of these
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CHEMICAL MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION Cell derived mediators Mediator | Source | Function | Vasoactive amines | Histamine | Mast cells‚ basophil‚ platelet | Vasodilation‚ ↑ vascular permeability‚ endothelial activation | Serotonin | platelets | Vasodilation‚ ↑ vascular permeability | Eicosanoids | Prostaglandins | Mast cells‚ leukocytes | Vasodilation (PGD2‚PGE1‚E2 & PGF2-α)‚ pain (PGE2)‚ fever | Thromboxane A2 | | Promotes platelet aggregation‚ vasoconstriction | Prostacyclin
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SNAKE BITES VENOM AND ANTI-VENOM Snake venom is modified saliva and is produced by modified saliva glands. Venoms are rich in hydrolithic enzymes‚ a complex mix of polypeptides‚ nucleases‚ peptidases‚ etc.‚ which help digest the snake’s prey. Some of them also enhance or contribute to the toxic effect of the venom. As early as 1949 it was shown that an enzyme from the Bothrops species produces a vasodilation resulting from the production of a hypotensor neuropeptide‚ bradykinin. This had important
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Module 04 Case Study: Bone Tissue Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Bone tissue is composed of bone cells and extracellular matrix. It is continuously remodeling its extracellular matrix according to the stresses placed upon it. It has a lot of blood flow and it is supplied by the nervous system. The bone cells includes; Osteocytes‚ osteoblasts
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Point of Care testing (POCT) may be defined as the rapid specific testing of body fluids‚ used at the patient bedside. POCT is very useful in situations where production of results quickly is of prime clinical importance. Multiple POCT-guides have been developed for various devices and when used correctly may decrease inappropriate transfusion and product wastage‚ making these tests cost-effective. The use of POCT in coagulation testing in particular has been a huge breakthrough for patients in
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Recognition of abnormal Head CT findings 2013 Sue Crowley 2013 Sue Crowley Until the CT tech took images to show what the problem was 2013 Sue Crowley Content • • • • • • • • • Head Trauma Facial Trauma Intracranial hemorrhage Intercranial pressure Stroke Ruptured aneurysms Hydrocephalus Brain tumours Multiple sclerosis 2013 Sue Crowley The Canadian CT Head Rule head rule • will permit physicians to standardize care of patients with head injuries and to be much more selective in the use
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Final - Med Term Question Answer False True or False - A word cannot end with a combining form (word root + vowel). False True or False - The definition of a medical word usually begins with defining the prefix first‚ the suffix second and the word root last. False True or False - Paralysis occurring on only one half of the body is known as quadriplegia. True True or False - Hyper-‚ hypo-‚ and poly- are all prefixes that indicate measurement. False True or False - Bi-‚ mono-‚ and primi-
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partial laparoscopic nephrectomy was performed. They removed the lower portion of her left kidney. The kidney was to be tested for malignancy. The concern with my patient is that she has a past medical history of hypertension‚ anemia‚ and deep vein thrombosis. She is at an increased risk of further cardiac and renal complications. I believe these factors influenced the doctors’ decision to perform a partial nephrectomy instead of taking the radical approach. To find research on this kidney condition
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Definition of the health condition Stroke also known as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is the disruption of blood supply which damages the brain and causes sudden onset of neurological deficits (Lundy-Eckman‚ 2013). Classification of the health condition: Strokes are classified by two broad categories‚ hemorrhage and ischemia which differ by the incident of the cerebral blood flow. Hemorrhage stroke is characterized by a rupture or leaking of a cerebral artery causing damage to the surrounding
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Approach to Care: Cancer Crystal Fore Grand Canyon University: NRS 410v Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health November 9‚ 2014 Approach to Care: Cancer Devastation and fear of the known are common feelings for those who receive news of having Cancer. Every year‚ over a million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually according to the American Cancer Association. When first receiving a cancer diagnosis‚ it is difficult for clients and loved ones to really understand any
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