Case Study 1 Iron Deficiency Anemia Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is the result of not having enough iron in the body. It is the leading cause of anemia worldwide; commonly caused by nutritional deficiencies. (Iron Disorders Institute, 2015). Red blood cells (RBC) use iron for development, without enough iron the blood is unable to effectively carry oxygen. The information below will compare the diagnosing process of IDA with the information provided in the case study regarding Ms. A. and; confirming
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surgery to replace the blocked vessels in her heart, her kidneys did not have enough blood flowing to them. This may have been a result from low blood pressure during the surgery, and they are struggling to work properly now the surgery is over (Mayo Clinic, 2012, Acute kidney failure). 2. What other symptoms and signs might occur? Some of the other symptoms and signs that might occur to Ms. Jones after she underwent open-heart surgery are headache, gastrointestinal distress, and
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Epidemiology: Hepatitis B T Ob Grand Canyon University: NRS-427v January 19th, 2014 There are a large number of scientific discoveries that have come about serendipitously. Dr. Baruch Blumberg may say that this was the case when he discovered the Hepatitis B Virus. Dr. Blumberg and his colleagues discovered the Hepatitis B virus in 1967, developed the blood test that is used to diagnose the virus and in 1969, invented the first Hepatitis B vaccine. In 1976, Dr. Blumberg was honored with the
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their waste. (Mayo Clinic, 2012) Dogs, cats and humans all are affected by their own distinct species of mite. Each species of mite prefers one specific type of host and doesn't live long away from that preferred host. So humans may have a temporary skin reaction from contact with the animal scabies mite, but people are unlikely to develop full-blown scabies from this source, as they might from contact with the human scabies mite. (Mayo Clinic, 2012) According to the May Clinic (2012) scabies
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is also triggered by certain foods and excessive alcohol use. If left untreated, it can also affect kidney function and form subcutaneous pockets of uric acid crystals, called trophi. Etiology: Most cases of gout are seen in males over the age of 40, but the largest increase in prevalence has been in males of 75. Various studies have been done, but they all suggest that the methods of diagnosis (clinical assessment and self-reporting) seem to inflate
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ethical practice. During the series Dr. House takes pride in his work to the fact that he can not let a patient go undiagnosed. House often becomes preoccupied with attempting to find the perfect diagnosis or demanding of his staff members. In some cases, his desire to find he diagnosis leads to a loss in his productivity. House also sets high standards for himself as well as his staff members. For example, House prides himself with knowing that only one patient has died while in his care that was
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After reviewing Dr. Yang’s case thoroughly, speaking with her loved ones, and speaking with her extensively regarding the incident, it has been determined that Dr. Yang meets criteria and has therefore been diagnosed with PTSD, following the trauma she endured as she was asked to perform surgery while being held at gunpoint. Considering all elements to her case, as well as her personality type, and the testaments of those who know her well, three forms of treat are being recommended; Cognitive
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Karim Hall Bronchitis Florida Technical College Abstract Bronchitis is one of the top 10 conditions for which most patients seek medical care for. Some physicians show considerable variability in describing the signs and symptoms when it is necessary to its diagnosis. A cough is also a most common symptom bringing patients to the primary care physician’s office, and bronchitis is usually the diagnosis in these patients. However, studies have indicated that many physicians treat bronchitis with
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Chapter 3, Case 1: Advance America Implements Grid Computing Critical Thinking Questions 1. Why is the new grid computing system at Advance America much easier to install, manage, and maintain than its old system? 2. How might Advance America expand its system as the company outgrows it? [1] http://www.lipsum.com/feed/html [2] https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagina_principale Chapter 3, Case 2:Mayo Clinic Turns to Game Processor to Save Lives Critical Thinking Questions 1. In what other
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that were recorded in history. Epilepsy occurs when the clusters of cells or neurons signal abnormally affecting the brain. Normally, the neurons act as information highways in the body as they determine the feelings that someone gets. In the case, where one has epilepsy the neurons normal activity pattern is disturbed causing the body to react in a funny manner ranging from strange feelings, convulsions, muscle spasms, and even loss of consciousness. Epilepsy affects all people differently
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