Fetal examination of hydrocephalus Abstract: Introduction (500) Prenatal detection and diagnosis of hydrocephalus In this chapter, the discussion will mainly focus on answering three questions; how is fetal hydrocephalus diagnosed? Or in other words, what methods are used?, What is the rationale for using them? What are the clinical implications to detecting fetal hydrocephalus? Ultrasonography (US) Introduction The earliest recorded implementation of ultrasonography in identifying fetal
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FAS? Definition of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) The South African National Council on Alcoholism (SANCA) defines FAS as a term used to describe children who have growth deficiencies, mental retardation, and physical and central nervous system abnormalities as a result of their mothers’ alcohol consumption during pregnancy (Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, n.d.). FAS affected
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This is a case study analysis concerning the issue of a fetus with abnormalities. The four people in this study are Jessica and husband Marco, Dr. Wilson and Aunt Maria. The couple have been told that their unborn baby is developing abnormally. Dr. Wilson have discussed with them that abortion in this case is scientifically and medically sound. In this situation all present has a moral and belief system that would influence their action by the realization of the fetal abnormality. Based
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GENETIC COUNSELING IN NURSING AND ETHICS Hyang Ko Azusa Pacific University Abstract The current development of genetic information and technique leaves us assignments. It is included ethical issues, roles of nurses, and the responsibilities in healthcare professionals. In order to understand nurses’ role and responsibilities and to provide genetic counseling, two research article with text books were reviewed. There were conflicts within ethical principles and nurses’ obligation. Each principle
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Increasing age strongly increases the risk of Parkinson's disease. Male gender and possibly Caucasian ancestry are associated with more modest increases in risk. The reported prevalence of Parkinson's disease varies widely in international community-based studies; ranging from 31 to 328 per 100,000 people. Whether these differences represent actual differences in the
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New Drug Application was submitted under section 505b of Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on May 30th, 2014. FDA approved the product under accelerated approval regulations 21 CFR314.510 and requested further clinical trials and well controlled studies to explain the clinical benefit of this drug. FDA also requested to submit the post marketing requirements under section 505 (o) and the promotional material. Dosage and Administration: Initial dose is 14 mg/kg for transfusion iron overdose and
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chromosomal abnormality in which the total number of chromosomes exceeds, and the person has 47 chromosomes instead of 46. There are three major types of trisomy, depending upon the addition of chromosomes. These are Patau Syndrome, Edward Syndrome and Down’s syndrome. Children born with trisomy have multiple birth defects, which include poor intellect and delayed milestone.
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post-marketing 492 reports use of Herceptin during pregnancy resulted in cases of oligohydramnios and of oligohydramnios sequence, manifesting as pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities, and neonatal death. These case reports described oligohydramnios in pregnant women who received Herceptin either alone or in combination with chemotherapy. In some case reports, amniotic fluid index increased after Herceptin was stopped. In one case, Herceptin therapy resumed after the amniotic fluid index improved
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HLT 310V WEEK 2 COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT AND DQ To purchase this tutorial visit here: http://wiseamerican.us/product/hlt-310v-week-2-complete-assignment-dq/ contact us at: SUPPORT@WISEAMERICAN.US HLT 310V WEEK 2 WEEK 2 TOPIC 2 DQ 1 Refer to the GCU Introduction, The Death of Ivan Ilych by Tolstoy and the three concepts of the “healing environment” found in chapters 7-9 of Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing. What is the phenomenology of illness and disease (i.e. the personal “what
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infants is born with symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, while another 40,000 are born with Fetal Alcohol Effects also known as FAE. The research regarding FAS dates back to 1973. From 1973-1978, 245 cases of FAS were reported. The average cost to take care of a child with FAS is around 800,000. (Armstrong, Elizabeth M. Conceiving Risk, Bearing Responsibility: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Diagnosis of Moral Disorder: Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University, 2003.) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a mental
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