English 305T Dr. Robert Goldbort INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Physical and mental health of children and adolescents are becoming extremely important to many people, without the attention given to this matter we wouldn’t be benefiting the children right now who will one day be in charge taking our place. In this report we will look at what importance’s physical activity can have and what surroundings are affecting children’s physical and mental health. There are a variety of things that affect
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic rheumatic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems. The exact cause or causes of (SLE) is unknown, however genetic factors, gender, ethnic origin, and environmental factors have all been implicated in its development. Earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment options have significantly improved survival rates and life quality. Medical and pharmacologic treatment is usually tailored to
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have sworn I heard a cat meow. I thought, “I must be crazy!” I hadn’t seen a cat since I left the United States, but sure enough when I bent down to look under the trailer, there he was. Staring back at me was a cat that could have passed for my childhood cat. I doubted that he would come to me if I called him, but I decided to give it a try anyway, and to my surprise he came! This was the beginning of a three month relationship. I started calling him Marvin since he reminded me so much of the cat
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likelihood of other diseases and health care problems. “About one third of the United States adults are obese and approximately 17% of children and adolescents between ages two and 19 are obese” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). According to the center for disease control, “ in 2010 no states has a prevalence of obesity less than 20%, thirty six states has a prevalence of 25% or more, and twelve of the states had a prevalence of 30% or more” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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PSYCH-205, Abnormal Psychology. PART 1: SCIENCE AND PRACTICE WHAT IS ABNORMAL? * It is behavior, specifically persistent behavior associated with cognitive, emotional, or perceptual distortions that are not socially acceptable, and are potentially dangerous. Many behaviors fit the criteria, but are not considered abnormal. Astronauts for example are not considered to be psychologically abnormal despite engaging in dangerous and persistently deviant behaviors. Legal insanity is different
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The Soccer Mom: A Case Study on the Nervous System by Jennifer Bolognese, Misti Coronel, Anita Intorre, and Phil Stephens Biology Department Villanova University Part I—At the Soccer Game Thirty-two-year-old Phyllis Jackson was sitting on the bench at the side of the soccer field, sipping a bottle of Gatorade. Her husband, Steven, sat next to her with a concerned expression. “I’m really worried about you, honey,” he said. “I’m just a little dehydrated; I’ll be fine.” “If this were the first incident
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Blood Disorders Amanda Swindell HCA/240 August 9, 2015 Dr. Monica Chase Blood Disorders Blood is one of the most essential elements within the body. Blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, and platelets. Blood is vital to the body functioning correctly, and it is important to understand that there are many types of blood disorders that can cause people to get sick. While there are many different types of blood disorders out there, this paper is going to cover three which are, anemia, sickle
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Sickle-cell disease From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the disease itself. For the genetic transmission of sickle-cell disease and its carrier state, see sickle cell trait. Not to be confused with Sick cell syndrome. Sickle-cell disease Classification and external resources Figure (A) shows normal red blood cells flowing freely through veins. The inset shows a cross section of a normal red blood cell with normal haemoglobin. Figure B shows abnormal, sickled red blood
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known for causing ulcerations are HSV-1 and HSV-2. Herpes simplex virus type 1 can cause genital lesions, but is primarily affects the oral mucosa. Another difference between the viruses is the age of onset. Most HSV-1 outbreaks occur during childhood. Though a culture can be performed to differentiate the subtypes, serological testing that detect antibodies such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the preferred method.
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have bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood. However, some people have their first symptoms during childhood, and some develop them late in life. It is often not recognized as an illness, and people may suffer for years before it is properly diagnosed and treated. Like diabetes or heart disease, bipolar disorder is a long-term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person’s life. Signs and symptoms of Bipolar disorder? A person
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