Congenital anomalies can be defined as structural or functional anomalies, including metabolic disorders, which are present at the time of birth. Congenital anomalies are important causes of childhood death, chronic illness, and disability in many countries. Congenital anomalies are also known as birth defects, congenital disorders or congenital malformations.1 WHO estimated that congenital anomalies were responsible for 2.7 million neonatal deaths in 193 countries in 2010. Congenital
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difference between CABG and PCI procedures is that patients undergoing CABG must be placed on a heart-lung machine. Major vessels going in and out of the heart (vena cava, aorta) are clamped off, and blood flow is diverted to the heart lung machine. The heart lung machine temporarily takes over oxygenation and blood circulation duties, while the heart is stopped (induced cardiac arrest) so that the surgeons may perform the grafting procedure. The use of a heart-lung machine and induced cardiac arrest are
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“People don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions destroyed.” As Friedrich Nietzsche brilliantly stated. This is exactly describes the NAMBLA organization. The so called NAMBLA organization stands for North American Man/Boy Love Association. Supposedly their goal is to end the extreme oppression of men and boys in mutually consensual relationships. By doing so they would, build an understanding and support for such relationships. Educate the general public on the ‘benevolent”
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in response to a cancerous tumor. The syndromes affect your peripheral nervous system, which controls CAUSES The exact cause of the syndromes is not known. However, these syndromes are believed to occur when the cells that fight cancer (white blood cells or T cells) attack normal cells by mistake in the nervous system. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who: • Are middle-aged and older. • Have lung, ovarian, lymphatic, or breast cancer. SYMPTOMS Symptoms
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against disease by producing lymphocytes, maintain fluid balance and to absorb fats and soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E and K. These get transported from the small intestines and into the blood by passing through the liver. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells, known as B lymphocytes, that are present in the lymphatic system. This form of cancer can usually affect anyone of any age but mostly affects young adults. The known causes of Hodgkin’s lymphoma
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of the arteries around the heart. The fatty deposit is called atheroma, which are made up of cholesterol and other waste substances. The build-up of atheroma on the walls of the coronary arteries makes the arteries narrower and limits the flow of blood to the heart. This
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Name: Date: November 10, 2013 Instructor’s Name: Assignment: SCIE207 Phase 4 Lab Report Title: Exploring Endocrine, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems Instructions: Your lab report will consist of the completed tables. Label each component of the endocrine, cardiovascular (circulatory), and respiratory systems and their functions in the following tables. When your lab report is complete, post it in Submitted Assignment files. 1. Endocrine System: Observe the diagram
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In July 2010, home secretary Theresa May heralded the end of the anti-social behaviour order (ASBO). She claimed that an ASBO order is responsible for putting “too many young people on the conveyor belt to prison.” According to the Centre for Social Justice, a report on street gangs called ‘Dying to belong’ argued: “Over the past decade, British society has seen an increase in gang culture and its associated violence. In addition, the composition of gang culture has shifted: gang members are getting
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P6, M3 and D2: Identifying, describing the routine care and explaining the effects on the body by the routine care, of the malfunctions High blood pressure Identification of the routine care given to the malfunctions | Description of the routine care for malfunctions | Effects on the body by the routine care | Diet- Eat a healthy diet that is low in fat and low in salt. Eat fruit and vegetables. | Most of the salt you eat is not what you add to your food, but is in prepared foods like bread
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and tissues throughout the body. This system is not a major component but does play an important role in the growth process. The Lymphatic System is also a defense system for the body. It filters out organisms that cause disease, produces white blood cells, and generates disease-fighting antibodies. It also distributes fluids and nutrients in the body and drains excess fluids and protein so that tissues do not swell. The lymphatic system is made up of a network of vessels that help circulate body
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