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KARTAGENER SYNDROME
Kartagener Syndrome
Kartagener Syndrome
Description
Kartagener syndrome is a combined malformation characterized by the formation of bronchiectasis in combination with partial or full reverse position of internal organs and polyps of the nasal mucosa. This disease is part of the so-called ciliary dyskinesia syndromes are a group of entities in ...
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OBESE POPULATION
Specialized Population- Obesity
Specialized Population- Obesity
Statistics
Obesity is a major influence on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and affects physical and social functioning and quality of life. The proportion of adults and children who are obese has reached epidemic proportions, moving steadily away from the Healthy People 2010 goals of ...
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Stem Cell Research
Table of Contents
Introduction3
Ethics and Stem Cell Research4
Discussion and Analysis5
Extraction of Stem Cell6
Challenges in the clinical use of stem cells as replacement7
Organ and Tissue Regeneration9
Brain disease treatment10
Cell deficiency therapy10
Blood disease treatments10
Other Clinical Applications12
Disease modifiers12
Drugs targeting endogenous stem cells13
Disease models14
Conclusion16
Summary and Recommendations17
References20
Stem Cell Research
Introduction
Stem cells are unique cells capable ...
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NURSING ASSESSMENT
Nursing Assessment
Abstract
In this study we try to explore the concept of Nursing Assessment in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on Nursing Assessment and its relation with Health Issues. The research also analyzes many aspects of Nursing Assessment and tries to gauge its effect ...
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The Medical Assistants Role in Lab Testing and Results of Glucose Tolerance Test
Introduction
The glucose tolerance test, also known as the oral glucose tolerance test, measures your body's response to sugar (glucose). The glucose tolerance test can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes (Boyko, et al, pp. 39-44). ...
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NICOTINE
Nicotine Dependence and Interventions
Nicotine Dependence and Interventions
Introduction
Nicotine dependence is a complex bio-psychosocial phenomenon that originates from learning theory. The most parsimonious explanation is that nicotine's effects on neurobiological substrates interact with behavioral, emotional, and cognitive domains to create dependence (Jack & Sakire, 2009). Evidence also suggests that chronic ...
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GASTRONOMY
Gastronomy
Gastronomy
Introduction
"Gastronomy" is the art or science of good eating. This would seem to give designers ample opportunity to show off their country's best food and drink, so it's surprising that several postal administrations missed this great chance.
Literature Review
Anthropology may be the only discipline that has begun to ask the ...
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CEREBRAL PALSY
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Introduction
Cerebral palsy (CP) is an abnormality of motor function (as opposed to mental function) and postural tone that is acquired at an early age, even before birth. Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy usually show in the first year of life.
This abnormality in the motor system is ...
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PATIENT GUIDE
Patient Guide to the WWW
Patient Guide to the WWW
Part 1: Patient Internet Evaluation Guide
Introduction
The Internet is an important source for patients to explore information related to health condition and treatment. It provides quick and easy access to information for sharing, dissemination, and use. Although it contains a ...
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Alzheimer's disease
Abstract
In this study, the researcher has attempted to look into Alzheimer's disease. A superficial analysis of the treatments available for the disease indicates that the disease is not completely curable. Moreover, the risks associated to Alzheimer's disease are numerous, amongst which death is the 4th largest ...