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    flexor tendons for the digits (such as the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle and the flexor digitorum profundus muscle tendons) pass through this tunnel. Compression injury to the median nerve will result in a condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The median nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the palmar aspect of the thumb and first two or three digits‚ in addition to supplying some of the muscles of the hand. Therefore‚ these aforementioned structures would

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    Spectrum Disease is. Central Idea : To inform my audience of what the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disease is and how to treat it. Introduction : I. Attention Getter : Did you know that Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disability? Just as we accommodate people who transport in a wheelchair or any other disabilities‚ we have to make some accommodations for those with FASD. II. Orient Audience : Today I will be speaking to you about Fetal Spectrum Alcohol

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    Cornelia de Lange Syndrome typically presents with a constellation of distinctive features affecting several different parts of the body. There is a wide degree of variation between individuals with the disorder in the presentation and severity of symptoms; however‚ the features described below represent a typical presentation (Deardorff‚ Clark‚ & Krantz‚ 2011). Slow growth during both fetal and post-natal development is a characteristic feature of the disorder. Approximately 90% or more of

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    Running Head: AMYGDALA & HYPERSOCIABILITY The Role of the Amygdala and Abnormal Social Behavior in Williams Syndrome Abstract Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder often paired with unique behavioral abnormalities like hypersociability‚ reduced fear and a tendency to approach strangers. The amygdala is an integral component of the neural network and has been implicated in social phenotype particularly in emotion and fear. Functional

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    PTSD syndrome is a serious psychological problem that usually occurs as a result of a traumatic experience and causes fear and a total sense of powerlessness with the patient. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with adequate access and above all understanding of this condition can be successful‚ mitigate and eventually completely eliminated. In what way can alleviate the problems and how to overcome the traumatic experiences in the right way‚ find out below . PTSD SYNDROME DEFINITION AND CAUSES

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    Research Paper 2: Angelman Syndrome     Angelman Syndrome (AS) also known as Happy Puppet Syndrome was originally founded in 1965 by an English physician named Dr. Harry Angelman. (NORD 1) According to the Genetics Home Reference‚ “AS is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system”.While exact numbers are unknown due to the fact that some cases are misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or Autism‚ it is believed that about 1 in 15‚000 people have AS‚ ( Genetics Home Reference 2)

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    apiculture field as different names. Since the great number of disappearance of western honey bee‚ this syndrome was renamed colony collapse disorder. Lots of regions in the world are really touched by this phenomenon‚ such as North America‚ or West European countries (Belgium‚ France‚ Italy‚ Spain‚ Portugal‚ and etc). There are other different signs that show a colony collapsed

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    about Carla’s presentation into the clinic‚ it sounded like it was piriformis syndrome. Although rarely recognized‚ piriformis syndrome appears to be a common cause of buttock and leg pain as a result of injury to the piriformis muscle. Symptoms are aggravated by prolonged hip flexion‚ adduction‚ and internal rotation‚ in the absence of low back or hip findings (Barton‚ 1991). Tonley et al. (2010) stated piriformis syndrome often evolves as intermittent and inconsistent and can present symptoms off

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    Capgras Syndrome‚ a condition that has a tendency to be neglected from the attention of the public. Yet‚ still manages to affect the lives of thousands of people everyday. Media representations of Psychological disorders have a representation to misguide the masses. However‚ a story written by Richard Powers is able to paint an accurate picture as to how this syndrome may affect an individual‚ their lives‚ and the life of the people around them. This novel being “The Echo Maker”(2006)‚ following

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    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as “an unspecified medical entity: the sudden and unexpected death of a reasonably healthy child‚ whose passing away remains uncertain following the performance of an adequate assessment of medical history‚ autopsy‚ and death scene examination”(Valdes-Dapena‚1979). SIDS is one of the predominately-unsolved problems of infancy. The number of infants who die each year of SIDS is greater than the number of children who die

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