...Portfolio Task: Module 6 (547 Words) Write a properly referenced essay on the treatment and management of a patient with corns. ------------------------------------------------- Tortora G. J., et al (2011) describe a corn as a painful conical thickening of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, usually found between or over toe joints, and is caused by friction or pressure or both. Corns fall into two categories hard corns, which are found on the joints and soft corns located between the toes. The difference between the two being the location of the foot, where they are situated. Hard corns more specifically classified as heloma durum, and soft corns between the toes (heloma molle). A distinct difference in corns between the toes and the corns that appear on the dorsum of the interphalangeal joints of the toes is the presence of a nucleus of hyperkeratotic cells, brought about through a thickening of skin, which causes a callus due to both pressure and friction being applied. By comparison most corns which develop between the toes may not contain a nucleus, and in most cases there exists a maceration of the hyperkeratosis, due to sweat that cannot evaporate due to the close proximity of the toes. ------------------------------------------------- Fink B. R., et al (2011) recommends reducing the pressure near and around the corns as part of the treatment and management of corns beginning with paring or trimming down of the lesion (with a scalpel) to lessen the pressure...
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...Write a properly referenced essay on the treatment and management of a patient with corns. General principles of treatment and prevention of corns are (1) to provide pain relief (2) to discover and correct the cause of increased mechanical stress (3) to recommend appropriate footwear and orthotic devices and (4) to recommend surgery if conservative approaches fail (Buttaro et al, 1999). Treatment of hard corns begins by corn enucleation with a scalpel to reduce the pain. Treatment of soft corns requires removal of the soft, dead tissue with a scalpel. Following this, either an antiseptic agent, salicylic acid plaster or protective pad is applied. Holed or u-shaped padding can be used to reduce the duration of tissue loading and redistribute mechanical stress. To absorb shear, orthoses and similar devices such as polymer gel pads and silicones can be used. In the case of soft corns where sweat collects between the toes, and the toes rub against each other to cause the corns, there is often need for a toe separator allowing sweat to evaporate and to stop the toes rubbing together. Enucleation will leave a dimple or hole in the tissue of the foot. In time, with healing, the body will naturally fill this up with healthy tissue. However, whilst the healing process is occurring, the cavity is usually filled with a gel (polymer, silicon or acrilyic) to discourage further corn formation (Tortora & Derrickson, 2011). The application of a caustic preparation known as silver nitrate can...
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...BIOEFFICACY EVALUATION OF ANTRACOL 70 WP AGAINST HELMINTHOSPORIUM LEAF SPOT OF SWEET CORN (ZEA MAYS L. var. RUGOSA) INTRODUCTION Corn is an important crop in the Philippines as another staple food of many Filipinos next to rice. Yellow corn or grain corn is the type of corn mainly produced in the country because of the growing demand as component for animal feeds. But aside from grain corn, sweet corn production is also a growing trend in the Philippines with the introduction of new supersweet corn varieties with higher sugar content and longer postharvest life. However, these varieties are also exposed to different fungal diseases causing significant yield losses. One of these is Helminthosporium leaf spot. Corn leaf spots or Helminthosporium leaf spots caused by Helminthosporium maydis Nishekado & Miyake are small, spindle-like or oblong, reddish-brown to brown spots on the leaves of corn. This disease causes significant yield losses when corn is not treated with protectant fungicides. Frequent rainy periods enhance disease development. Antracol 70 WP is an organic fungicide containing propineb, an active ingredient belonging to the dithiocarbamate group of compounds. It is a product of Bayer CropScience. It is a protectant foliar fungicide with long residual activity and it is used across the world as a protective treatment on several crops for the control of various fungi, especially Oomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes and Fungi imperfecti. In various...
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...on the treatment and Management of a patient with corns. Ref:http://www.myfootstop.com. Ref:http://bcfootandankle.com/images/callus.jpg. Ref: Google scholar. Ref: own. Ref: same. Corns start forming due to wearing shoes that are too small For us, high heel shoe and shoes with hard soles are not very good for our feet. Women are renowned for squeezing their Feet into shoes that are too tight and too high, you can also get corns through standing for long periods of time, Increased friction and pressure on the feet is not good for us. as the skin starts to get thicker on the soles of our feet or hands it hardens up to form a callus or corn, the small toe is susceptible to getting a corn ! Maybe!! Because the toe gets squashed while our feet are in the shoes. Some people opt for surgery to remove these; as some corns can get very big and are very painful to walk on. A corn is a small area of skin that has become thicker over time due to the constant pressure on the feet. You have two kinds of corns, Hard corns commonly occur on the dorsum of the interphalangeal joints of the toes on the planter surface of the foot beneath the matartarsal heads. And you have Soft corns, these type of corns normally form between the toes, this area is soft and moist because of the sweat from our bodies, we have to be careful with the soft corns as these can become infected, corns that are...
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...Corn Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to monitoring pest lifecycles and prevalence in farmer’s fields to determine the best pest control methods to protect crop yield potential in the current and following growing seasons. IPM is a continuum of pest management evaluations, decisions, and controls that encompass pest lifecycles and prevalence, agronomic practices such as crop rotation, seed selection, soil management, and timely use of pesticides to minimize pest damage and protect environmental resources. Red Root Rot a Late Season Disease of Corn * Roots and basal stalk tissue infected with red root rot characteristically have reddish-pink, rotted roots. * Stalks are weakened and susceptible to lodging. * Premature plant death is common and can occur quickly and yield losses can be as high as 15-20%. * Genetic resistance to red root rot is uncommon and breeding for disease resistance is difficult. Management Management options are limited. Crop rotation with a non-host such as soybean can provide some control.1 Genetic resistance has been difficult to incorporate into corn products, although the rate of disease development varies greatly between corn products. Research on inheritance of disease resistance indicates that it is a polygenic trait with additive gene action, which has complicated breeding efforts.1 Environmental stress during the season may contribute to disease infection and severity...
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...problem is continuing. It was stated that Taco Bell was accused of using StarLink corn (a type of genetically modified corn) in their taco shells. The StarLink had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it is safe for animal but not human consumption. From the time when this case happens, the public started to be aware of the possible dangers of genetically modified foods. Other than that, the prices of corn start to decline. This case had generated debates about genetically modified foods. There are two groups that shares different views about genetically modified food. One of the groups is the proponents of genetically modified food. This group believes that genetically modified food is not harmful and thinks that it helps to feed the hungry world. On the opposite are the anti-GM foods. Basically, this group deem GM food as a hazard and harmful to humankind and environment. Ethical Issues Technology has become more as more advanced as the time passes and technology are slowly playing a very important role in people’s life. However, there are advantages as well as disadvantages of using technology. One important issue that arises with the use of technology is ethical issues. The management’s goal of each company should attempt to keep away from immoral as well as amoral practices. They should instead adopt a moral management practice. The aims of the management is suppose to be doing business in an ethical manner; they should only do what is right...
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...Faculty of Management Studies (MSU) Assignment on NAFTA (Subject : International Marketing) 1 Assignment on NAFTA Sub: International Marketing Submitted by: Submitted to: Rajesh Madnani Roll No. 9 5th Semester MBA – Evening (XVIIIth Batch) Mr. Seshan Iyer FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES THE M.S.UNIVERSITY OF BARODA Submitted by Rajesh Madnani (Roll No.9) Submitted to Mr. Seshan Iyer Faculty of Management Studies (MSU) Assignment on NAFTA (Subject : International Marketing) 2 What is NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement made between the governments of Mexico, Canada and the United States for the purpose of eliminating trade barriers among them. Important Documents: - North American Free Trade Agreement (with preamble, 22 chapters, 7 annexes, and articles) -procedural forms NAFTA has two supplements: the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC). Following diplomatic negotiations dating back to 1990 among the three nations, U.S. President George H. W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas, each responsible for spearheading and promoting the agreement, ceremonially signed the agreement in their respective capitals on December 17, 1992.[5] The signed agreement then needed to be ratified by each nation's legislative or parliamentary branch. The agreement was then given to each country’s legislative in order to make changes...
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...project. Also, I deeply appreciate Prof. Daniel Ruan, the head of the Department of Environmental Science in UIC, for his expert advice, instruction, and technical supports for the whole year. Thanks are also attributed to Car Wu, Sunshine Chen ,the Laboratory Technician at UIC, who provided useful directions and helpful comments during the project. Finally, I would like to give credits to all other laboratory technicians, for their valuable advice. And to all my classmates, who provided me with encouragement throughout the whole project. ___________________ Leng Hong, Grazy (0630400033) Date: _______________ Abstract Biomass is a common crop waste, especially corn and sugarcane are the main crops planted around the whole world, and large amount of crop waste is discarded or incinerated which cause severely air pollution. Converting biomass into ethanol as a renewable energy is...
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...still need to perform open surgery on occasion? I included both. Live Date (AMY) URL (AMY) Ankle Problems Specially trained to diagnose and treat ankle problems Stacy A. Bacon MD is a highly trained Cypress orthopedic surgeon who has expertise in diagnosing and treating ankle problems. She added a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery to her extensive training as an orthopedic surgeon to ensure that she possesses the skills and knowledge to treat even the most complicated ankle issues. Ankle problems range from sprains to complex issues Our Cypress orthopedic surgeon sees patients with a variety of ankle problems. These issues can cause pain, mobility issues and even ankle deformities if left untreated. She uses her diagnostic and treatment skills to help patients deal with the pain and other symptoms these issues cause. • Sprains and factures • Achilles tendon issues • Problems with ligaments and tendons • Osteoarthritis • Rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis Diagnosis requires specialized knowledge and diagnostic...
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...prevalent in Asia and Africa. These two conditions were rare in the 18th century and appear to be linked to the reduction of fiber in flour due to the development of roller mills that replaced grist mills in the late 1800’s. Roller mills were a more efficient method of refining wheat into flour; however this resulted in the destroying or removal of most of the fiber from the grain. This type of flour absent of fiber became the staple of most flour products from that time forward. Another theory on the advent of these two conditions was a change in consumption to increased refined sugar and meats in western diets during the same time period. SYMPTOMS: The majority of people with diverticulosis will have no symptoms and will not require any treatment. If the condition is symptomatic, cramping and abdominal pain, typically in the lower left abdomen, within the large intestines or colon can occur. When diverticulitis develops due to material in the divertulum, the inflammation or infection may produce inflamed areas which can result in pus or abscesses which can rupture and cause high fever. Other symptoms may be constipation and bowel obstruction. Also, bright red or dark colored blood in stools can occur as a result of diverticular bleeding when a blood vessel inside the diverticulum becomes exposed as a result of tissue degradation, abrasion or internal pressure of constipation, or straining during passing stools. Blood clots may be visible in stools without having symptoms of...
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...Biotechnology Insulin crystals Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use" (UN Convention on Biological Diversity).[1] Depending on the tools and applications, it often overlaps with the (related) fields of bioengineering and biomedical engineering. For thousands of years, humankind has used biotechnology in agriculture, food production and medicine.[2] The term itself is largely believed to have been coined in 1919 by Hungarian engineer Karl Ereky. In the late 20th and early 21st century, biotechnology has expanded to include new and diverse sciences such as genomics, recombinant gene technologies, applied immunology, and development of pharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic tests.[3] Definitions of biotechnology The concept of 'biotech' or 'biotechnology' encompasses a wide range of procedures (and history) for modifying living organisms according to human purposes — going back to domestication of animals, cultivation of plants, and "improvements" to these through breeding programs that employ artificial selection and hybridization. Modern usage also includes genetic engineering as well as cell and tissue culture technologies. Biotechnology is defined by the American Chemical Society as the application of biological organisms, systems, or processes by various...
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...Generic Name:BisacodylBrandName:DulcolaxDosage:10mgRoute:SuppositoryFrequency:Stat | Classification:LaxativeMechanism of Action:Stimulates the muscles in the wall of the small intestine and colon to generate a bowel movement. | Indications:• Relief of acute constipationContraindications:Drug is not contraindicated in the patient but here are some:• Acute surgical abdomen• nausea• intestinal obstruction• fecal impaction• use of rectal suppository in presence of anal or rectal fissures• ulcerated hemorrhoids• proctitis | Adverse Effects:The patient doesn’t experience any adverse effect of the drug but here are some:• mild cramping• nausea• diarrhea• fluid and electrolyte disturbances | Nursing Responsibilities:ICU staff nurse is the one who administered drug but here are some nursing responsibilities:• Check vital signs before giving the drug for baseline date• Check the site to determine possible contraindications• Explain the procedure to the client for orientation• Observe the client after administering the drug to note any possible side effects• Assess client’s feeling to determine if the client is to generate a bowel movement• Check for the stool and document data for reference | Generic Name:FurosemideBrandName:LasixDosage:20mgRoute:IVFrequency:PRN | Classification:Loop DiureticsMechanism of Action:Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules as well as the ascending in the loop of Henle | Indications:• Edema• HypertensionContraindications:Drug...
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...Orthotic treatments can treat many postural problems of the human body successfully. It includes severe foot ache and pain in the joints and muscles of the legs. Orthotic treatments effectively re-position the structure of your feet to achieve optimum skeletal balance, thereby reducing the stress on the joints that cause immense discomfort. They do this by controlling joint movement and by rectifying the angles to prevent excessive motion. Often, though not always, back pain has its root in the position of the pelvis which in turn is affected by one's way of walking. There are many different types of orthotic treatments. The type used depends on the most common activity which the patient is involved in, the shoes the patient wants to wear, and the basic foot problem....
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...EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL WASTE TO ENERGY Kathleen Cimino, Kimberly Andros, Teresa Bartley NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT University of Maryland University College Spring 2009 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Waste to energy definition/history/uses 1.2 Agricultural / Animal waste production 1.3 Graph, chart, quantities produced in United States, etc.. 2.0 Conversion of w2e 2.1 Conversion Pathways 2.1.1 Thermochemical 2.1.2 Biochemical 2.1.3 Physico-chemical 2.2 Factors affecting energy recovery 3.0 Agricultural Residue 3.1 Introduction to residue 3.2 What is it 3.3 Where is it produced 3.4 What is role in environment 3.4.1 Environmental risks 3.4.2 Health risks 3.5 Conversion of agricultural residue to energy 3.5.1 Process 3.5.2 Risks 3.5.3 Benefits 3.5.4 Future as energy source 4.0 Animal Wastes 4.1 Introduction to animal waste 4.2 What is animal waste comprised of 4.3 Where is it produced 4.4 What is its role in environment 4.4.1 Environmental risks 4.4.2 Health risks Table of Contents (Cont’d) 4.5 Conversion of animal waste to energy 4.5.1 Process 4.5.2 Risks 4.5.3 Benefits 4.5.4 Future as Energy source 5.0 Processes/Regulations/Technology 5.1 Availability of w2e facilities, costs 5.2 Technological benefits/risks 5.2.1 Other information on technology of w2e, production, transportation, environmental implications 5.3 Regulation governing...
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...EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL WASTE TO ENERGY NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT University of Maryland University College Spring 2009 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Waste to energy definition/history/uses 1.2 Agricultural / Animal waste production 1.3 Graph, chart, quantities produced in United States, etc.. 2.0 Conversion of w2e 2.1 Conversion Pathways 2.1.1 Thermochemical 2.1.2 Biochemical 2.1.3 Physico-chemical 2.2 Factors affecting energy recovery 3.0 Agricultural Residue 3.1 Introduction to residue 3.2 What is it 3.3 Where is it produced 3.4 What is role in environment 3.4.1 Environmental risks 3.4.2 Health risks 3.5 Conversion of agricultural residue to energy 3.5.1 Process 3.5.2 Risks 3.5.3 Benefits 3.5.4 Future as energy source 4.0 Animal Wastes 4.1 Introduction to animal waste 4.2 What is animal waste comprised of 4.3 Where is it produced 4.4 What is its role in environment 4.4.1 Environmental risks 4.4.2 Health risks Table of Contents (Cont’d) 4.5 Conversion of animal waste to energy 4.5.1 Process 4.5.2 Risks 4.5.3 Benefits 4.5.4 Future as Energy source 5.0 Processes/Regulations/Technology 5.1 Availability of w2e facilities, costs 5.2 Technological benefits/risks 5.2.1 Other information on technology of w2e, production, transportation, environmental implications 5.3 Regulation governing w2e 6.0 Recommendations 6.1 Policy recommendations/guidelines...
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