Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to a group of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy (CDC‚ 2015). This set of conditions (FAS) encompasses a full range of prenatal alcohol damage that can vary from mild to severe. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can cause physical deformities‚ behavioral problems‚ learning disabilities‚ motor or neurological deficits‚ or a combination of these effects (CDC‚ 2015). Alcohol falls under the chemical category of teratogens‚ which enters the mother’s bloodstream
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Jacob’s Syndrome Jacob’s Syndrome is a rare chromosomal genetic syndrome where the male has an extra Y male chromosome and ends up having 47 chromosomes with XYY instead of normal 46‚XY (male) or 46‚ XX (female.) It is very rare and happens in only about 1 out of 1‚000 men. The exact reason for this is unknown. In a very rare cases it was passed from father to son‚ but in most cases it is not hereditary. It was first discovered by Patricia Jacobs in 1965. She proposed the suggestion that the
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White-nose Syndrome in Bats White-nose syndrome‚ (Geomyces destructions)‚ is a fungus that attacks the bats’ exposed skin and flight membranes‚ causing them to suffocate or starve. [Discover Magazine] Being an animal lover and one who has saved many trapped bats from my house‚ I was saddened when hearing about this awful fungus and wanted to know more. The fungus has been found to thrive in the cold hibernacula for bats in the winter. A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal alcohol syndrome is a serious birth defect that causes many children to get when his or her mother drink while they are pregnant . The start of the whole process is the alcohol passes from the placenta to the fetus which the fetus cannot handle the alcohol the exact same way an adult does. Which causes the alcohol to thicken with the fetus and that prevents enough nutrition and oxygen from getting into the fetus. This can cause the kid to grow slower than other children
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flexor tendons for the digits (such as the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle and the flexor digitorum profundus muscle tendons) pass through this tunnel. Compression injury to the median nerve will result in a condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The median nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the palmar aspect of the thumb and first two or three digits‚ in addition to supplying some of the muscles of the hand. Therefore‚ these aforementioned structures would
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Spectrum Disease is. Central Idea : To inform my audience of what the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disease is and how to treat it. Introduction : I. Attention Getter : Did you know that Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disability? Just as we accommodate people who transport in a wheelchair or any other disabilities‚ we have to make some accommodations for those with FASD. II. Orient Audience : Today I will be speaking to you about Fetal Spectrum Alcohol
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Cornelia de Lange Syndrome typically presents with a constellation of distinctive features affecting several different parts of the body. There is a wide degree of variation between individuals with the disorder in the presentation and severity of symptoms; however‚ the features described below represent a typical presentation (Deardorff‚ Clark‚ & Krantz‚ 2011). Slow growth during both fetal and post-natal development is a characteristic feature of the disorder. Approximately 90% or more of
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Running Head: AMYGDALA & HYPERSOCIABILITY The Role of the Amygdala and Abnormal Social Behavior in Williams Syndrome Abstract Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder often paired with unique behavioral abnormalities like hypersociability‚ reduced fear and a tendency to approach strangers. The amygdala is an integral component of the neural network and has been implicated in social phenotype particularly in emotion and fear. Functional
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PTSD syndrome is a serious psychological problem that usually occurs as a result of a traumatic experience and causes fear and a total sense of powerlessness with the patient. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with adequate access and above all understanding of this condition can be successful‚ mitigate and eventually completely eliminated. In what way can alleviate the problems and how to overcome the traumatic experiences in the right way‚ find out below . PTSD SYNDROME DEFINITION AND CAUSES
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Research Paper 2: Angelman Syndrome Angelman Syndrome (AS) also known as Happy Puppet Syndrome was originally founded in 1965 by an English physician named Dr. Harry Angelman. (NORD 1) According to the Genetics Home Reference‚ “AS is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system”.While exact numbers are unknown due to the fact that some cases are misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or Autism‚ it is believed that about 1 in 15‚000 people have AS‚ ( Genetics Home Reference 2)
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