Turner Syndrome It was first described in 1930‚ and first diagnose in 1959. Now a days‚ 1 of 2‚000 females are born with this syndrome. Turner syndrome (also known as TS) is named after the famous endocrinologist Henry Turner‚ who was the first person to described and published any findings about this syndrome. This condition is also known as Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome‚ Gonadal dysgenesis‚ and Monosomy X. The syndrome is a non-inherited chromosomal condition that only occurs in females. It’s cause
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Women in India have attained greatness through the ages – in political‚ academic and spiritual spheres. They enjoyed freedom and equal participation in public life in ancient India. In the Rig Veda‚ women are placed at the highest pedestal – ‘Yatr nariyastu poojayante ramante tatr devah’ or where women are worshipped‚ Gods preside there. The Taittriya Upanishad teaches us ‘Matridevo bhava’ or ‘Let your mother be God to you’. Swami Vivekananda rightly said‚ “All nations have attained greatness
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Kallmann ’s Syndrome ABSTRACT Kallmann’s syndrome is a rare disorder which affects predominantly man. Typical characteristics are a failure to go through puberty and an absent sense of smell. Although the disease is not life threatening‚ somebody with kallmann’s syndrome has an hormonal imbalance hypogonadotropic hypogonadism due to GnRH deficiency because a small area of his or her brain called the hypothalamus is unable to work properly. Specialised hormone replacement therapy is available
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Woman is the magnificent creation of god‚ a multi faceted personality with the power of benevolence‚ adjustability‚ integrity and tolerance. She is companion of man‚ gifted with equal mental faculty‚ a protector and provider‚ the embodiment of love and affection. The role given to women in a society is a measuring rod and true index of its civilization and cultural attainment. Woman by nature is a peace maker. She is blessed with the’ tact and skill to convince and drive the argument in her favor
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Introduction This paper will explore the case study of Suzanne‚ an independent living 25-year-old woman with Downs Syndrome that presents with progressively worsening congenital heart and lung abnormalities. She has been referred to a transplant center to be evaluated for a possible heart-lung transplant. The transplant center will be in charge of determining whether or not she will be able to handle her post-transplant care. In order to make this determination‚ “A Guide to Moral Decision Making”
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Syndrome-Based Defenses‚ Title Page The Exploration of Unique Syndrome-Based Defenses Kathryn Davis Nelson Staples CRJS 256 Criminal Law March 25‚ 2010 Syndrome-Based Defenses 1 Abstract Many court cases involve some type of syndrome-based defense‚ whether it be anything from battered women’s syndrome to Vietnam syndrome to fetal alcohol syndrome to attention deficit disorder. In these cases‚ the accused tries to use their disease or disorder as a reason to get a not guilty charge. A syndrome-based
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DOWN SYNDROME Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome It comes from a defect involving chromosome 21. The condition leads to impairments in both cognitive ability and physical growth that range from mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Through a series of screenings and tests‚ Down syndrome can be detected before and after a baby is born. The only factor known to affect the probability of having a baby with Down syndrome is maternal age. Less than one in 1‚000
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Primary diagnosis: Borderline intellectual functioning. Secondary diagnosis: Autistic disorders and other pervasive developmental disorders. The claimant was a 43-year-old woman. Alleged disability: learning disability. The claimant did not report any difficulties with activities of daily living. She reported problems with memory and understanding. She was interested in computers‚ reading books‚ watching television‚ and riding horses. She did not eat and did not care about her personal hygiene
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Inside Rett Syndrome Christina Wenn April 10‚ 2013 Rett syndrome is a genetic disorder that I have dealt with first-hand. I babysat a set of twins in my neighborhood‚ and one of the twins‚ Morgan‚ was diagnosed with Rett syndrome as an infant. I started babysitting the twins‚ Morgan and Ryan‚ when I was a freshman in high school‚ but I mainly took care of Morgan. She would giggle and smile‚ but other than that she was mute. Morgan ate baby food and watched Disney movies. She also wore a diaper
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Rett Syndrome for Girls Only Rett syndrome is very rare neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disorder primarily effects girls only‚ but there has been reported cases of males with the disorder. The disorder is rare‚ it effects one in every 10‚000 to 15‚000 females‚ in all racial and ethnic groups. Rett syndrome effect one in every 100‚000 males. Rett Syndrome impairs the child’s speech‚ motor functions‚ daily activities‚ and respiratory functions. Rett Syndrome is usually diagnosed
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