disorder that is relatively recent. Specifically, the focus of this paper is on Asperger Syndrome, which is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and motor coordination, and unusual or restricted patterns of interest or behavior. Clinically, the distinction between Autistic Disorder and Asperger Syndrome is often made in terms of severity and in the qualitative expression of the criteria. Both syndromes are characterized by social interaction deficits
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Group members: AberAhmed Alice Chen YuXin Bong Kern Yih DongHyunKim Edward Setyadarma Salman Kamani Executive Summary Nestlé is currently the biggest food and beverages (F&B) company in the world. The company has a long-standing history of 140 years and a business portfolio comprising of more than 140 brands under the umbrella of Nestlé. One of Nestlé’s cash cow product lines is the ice cream. Popular household ice cream brands under Nestlé include Häagen-Dazs, Movenpick and Dreyer’s
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research to further improve guidance services. . Characteristics of a Good Guidance Service 1. Identifiable aids to assist individuals. 2. Involved in achieving goals of education. 3. Provide for competent leadership. 4. Supported by functional preparations for teachers in guidance services. 5. Based on the knowledge of the needs of the pupils and upon competencies of the staff members. 6. Services made available to all. 7. Needs the cooperation of parents and community.
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with severe cognitive impairments and those who are in a persistent vegetative state (PVS). Recent research shows that in these vulnerable populations, tube feeding alone does not necessarily prevent malnutrition and risk of infection or improve functional status and comfort. While advanced directives allow an individual to make decisions about his or her care at the end of life, court cases and religious doctrine examine the individual’s right to autonomous decision making in opposition to preserving
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A STUDY ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP <<青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究 青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究>> 青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究 THE FINAL REPORT (FINAL version) February 2011 1 PREFACE The project on the study on “DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP” (“the Study”) is being undertaken by the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong (“the Consultant”). The research team comprises the principal investigator (PI), Professor
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lead to the development of a behavioral addiction. Internet addiction has been considered as a serious threat to mental health and the excessive use of the Internet has been linked to a variety of negative psychosocial consequences. The aim of this review is to identify all empirical studies to date that used neuroimaging techniques to shed light upon the emerging mental health problem of Internet and gaming addiction from a neuroscientific perspective. Neuroimaging studies offer an advantage over
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ADAPTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ARMS) FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Mihaela Ulieru and Paul Worthington Emergent Information Systems Laboratory The University of Calgary Ulieru@ucalgary.ca http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/Ulieru/ Abstract The purpose of this work is to develop an adaptive risk management framework capable to prevent, identify and respond in critical time to threats. Our focus is on protecting critical infrastructure (e.g. public utilities) which vitally depends
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Australian per capita consumption follows US pattern, Australian’s current level of 63% of US per capita consumption indicates significant opportunities for growth. (3) According to Table 4: revenue for non-alcoholic beverage has increased from $7199m to $10449m between 2003 and 2009, and is projected to grow another $3728m in the next 6 years. The actual and projected growth rates are 45.1% and 35.7%, respectively. (4) Firmly established focus toward health and wellbeing is also ensuring strong future
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Primary Care Physician Initial Evaluation: Patient Name: Mrs. Wright (53 years old) Description: Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis HISTORY: Mrs. Wright is a 53-year old female who visited Dr. Curtis on 9/21/2013 for devastating pain dealing with her rheumatoid arthritis. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis on 4/2/2010 by Dr. Ruppert. She was later diagnosed with osteoporosis on 8/5/2010. Along with her arthritis pain, she has other conditions such as: Raynaud syndrome, irritable
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Institute for Health Technology Transformation Population Health Management A Roadmap for Provider-Based Automation in a New Era of Healthcare Acknowledgements Alide Chase, MS Senior Vice President for Quality and Service Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. & Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI School of Nursing Professor & Dean Academic Health Center Director, Biomedical Health Informatics (BMHI) Acting Director of the Institute for Health Informatics (IHI)
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