Shock Syndrome is a syndrome that can occur between both male and females‚ but is more prevalent in females. Also‚ the condition can occur no matter of the age of the patient. This syndrome is considered to be an acute and life-threatening condition with the death rate being for Staphylococcus aureus five to fifteen percent‚ but for Streptococcus pyogenes it increases to a thirty to seventy percent mortality rate (Hirsch‚ 2014). Staphylococcus infections is a form of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
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Acute onset of nephrotic syndrome: Nephrotic-range proteinuria can occur in more severe IgAN and is an adverse predictor of prognosis. However‚ some patients have an acute onset of nephrotic syndrome and renal biopsy reveals only mild mesangial proliferation‚ with the most prominent finding being diffuse fusion of the foot processes on electron microscopy‚ similar to that seen in minimal change. Furthermore‚ acute onset of nephrotic syndrome can be caused due to treatment with glucocorticoid ‚a common
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History of Gerstmann’s Syndrome Gerstmann’s syndrome is a cognitive impairment that is caused by damage to the left parietal lobe in the region of the angular gyrus. Additionally‚ it can occur as a result of a stroke or tumor. According to the National Institute of Health‚ Gerstmann’s syndrome is named after famed neuropsychiatrist Josef Gerstmann (2008). It affects both men and women in equal numbers (NORD.org‚ 2014). It is characterized by four primary symptoms: a writing disability (agraphia or
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People with Tourette syndrome live a more difficult life than normal. Physically‚ they can face problems with their body due to tics that occurs with this condition. They also face difficulties mentally‚ such as anxiety‚ depression‚ ADHD and OCD. People with Tourette syndrome may also interfere with their daily living‚ including going to the dentist. As stated by the Tourette Syndrome Fact Sheet (2012)‚ there are no formal testing for this condition‚ but to diagnose‚ a series of questions are asked
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Guillain-Barre syndrome are because this a rare and deadly disorder. “Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system” (Guillain-Barre Syndrome Fact Sheet). Guillain-Barre is a very unusual disease and it tends to affect people who do lots of traveling outside of the country and in small populations. Even though it’s a rare disorder‚ it affects people of all ages and race. Adults are more affected by the syndrome than children
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Triple X Syndrome‚ also known as XXX Syndrome‚ is a genetic disorder affecting the sex chromosomes. Females generally posses two X chromosomes‚ one from each parents‚ but females affected by Triple X syndrome possess three X chromosomes. On average‚ Triple X Syndrome affects 1 in 1000 females. Triple X syndrome generally doesn’t occur due to inheritance‚ but is rather caused by an error in the formation of the gametes known as nondisjunction‚ resulting in the extra X chromosome. Another cause of
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Down Syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal disease affecting tens of thousands of individuals. DS is responsible for a wide range of health disorders‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ congenital heart disease‚ cancers‚ Alzheimer’s‚ and other phenotypic abnormalities (Asim et al.‚ 2015). Given its relatively high prevalence (1 in 900 births) in some locations‚ the impact of DS is high (Shin et al.‚ 2009). Trisomy 21‚ Mosaic Down Syndrome‚ and Translocation Down Syndrome are three instances of abnormalities
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Research paper: Guillain-Barre’ syndrome Guillain-Barre’ syndrome is a disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. The exact cause of this syndrome is unknown‚ but it is however often preceded by an infectious illness such as a respiratory infection or the stomach flu. Luckily Guillain-Barre’ syndrome is uncommon‚ only affecting 1 or 2 people per 100‚000. Guillain-Barre’ syndrome often begins with tingling and weakness starting in your feet
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Science Subject: English I Assignment Question: Diet and Health. “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” Many people today‚ including children suffer from an ache localized in the stomach. This abdominal discomfort usually takes place in the stomach and intestines. This condition is known as the irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome‚ commonly known as (IBS)‚ is a diet-related disease that causes significant abdominal discomfort involving the entire digestive
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The Post-Ottoman Syndrome: A Never-Ending Problem In the novel War and Peace In the Middle East‚ author Avi Shlaim argues that Arab nations have been unable to escape the post-Ottoman syndrome. In particular he describes how the various powers inside and outside the region have failed to produce peace. While some of Shlaim’s arguments hinder the message‚ I agree with his overall thesis that the Middle East problems were caused and prolonged by the failure of both powers and superpowers to
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