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The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders I pot

The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders I pot

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... twin to the umbilical vein of the other. This abnormal connection can cause serious complications including loss of the pregnancy. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GENETIC DISORDERS 7 Acardia The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA ... physician reported the condition in a family, where it was observed in the father and his brother, but not seen in the father’s mother or his wife. Both the father and brother would sneeze twice ... activity. These individuals have no symptoms of AKU. However, they are carriers of AKU and can pass the gene on to their off- spring. All of the offspring of two parents with AKU will inherit the disorder....
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 1 pps

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 1 pps

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... imply endorsement of the editors or publisher. Errors brought to the attention of the publisher and verified to the satisfaction of the publisher will be corrected in future editions. The Gale Encyclopedia of ... medication is often prescribed in order to lessen the nerve inflammation. Use of high doses of steroids can often produce a rapid diminishing of the symptoms. Other kinds of treatment depend on the nature of ... Studies include the role of dopamine in response to alcohol, and the effects of another neurotransmitter, serotonin, in alcoholism. Prognosis The prognosis depends on the motivation of the pa- tient...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 2 doc

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 2 doc

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... direct the guide wire to the correct location. Once it is in position, the needle is then removed, and a catheter is threaded over the length of the guide wire until it reaches the area of study. The ... number of doses of triptans per month. Patients who need more doses either must have their doctors try to get the insurance company to authorize them, or the patients must pay the full price of the ... role in the progression of the disease. The accumulation of dam- age and loss of brain cells eventually results in the failure of many different organ systems in the body. According to the National...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 3 pps

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 3 pps

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... location of the defective chromosome. Autosomal dominant inheritance requires the presence of the mutation in only one of the two copies of a gene (maternal or paternal) to trigger the onset of the ... decompression) Surgi- cal removal of a piece of the bony roof of the spinal canal known as the lamina to increase the size of the spinal canal and reduce pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. Spinal ... Arnold-Chiari malformations. One hypothesis is that the base of the skull is too small, forcing the cerebellum downward. Another theory focuses on overgrowth in the cerebellar region. The overgrowth pushes the cerebellum...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 4 docx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 4 docx

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... The process of atherosclerosis causes a hardening of the walls of the arteries and, in the case of atherosclerosis in the carotid artery, results in a carotid stenosis that reduces the flow of ... stenosis is the medical description of the nar- rowing or constriction of the carotid artery. The artery is located in the neck, and the narrowing of the artery is caused by the buildup of plaque ... 50% of these strokes are thought to be the result of carotid stenosis. Causes and symptoms The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 5 pptx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 5 pptx

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... gen- eral health of the patient. Clinical trials Although there are no clinical trials for treatment of CCM ongoing as of early 2004, much of the current re- search focuses on the genetics of the disorder. ... Page 241 214 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Cerebral circulation In the embryo, the components of the circle of Willis develop from the embryonic dorsal aortae and the embry- onic ... color of these regions produces an axon-dendrite shape that is rem- iniscent of a butterfly. The nerves of the spinal cord correspond to the arrangement of the vertebrae. There are 31 pairs of nerves, grouped...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 6 docx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 6 docx

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... symptoms The cause of dermatomyositis is a disruption in the functioning of the immune system, although the precise details of the malfunction are not yet known. While the basis of the disease ... Sometimes there can be accumulation of calcium as hard bumps underneath the skin in the region of the rash. The skin may break open and become very itchy, to the point of disturbing sleep. The other ... Ac- cording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 42% of the population of the United States will complain of dizziness at some point in their lives. In the United States, the cost of medical...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 7 potx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 7 potx

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... by underactivity of the pituitary gland. Pituitary gland The most important of the en- docrine glands (glands that release hormones di- rectly into the bloodstream), the pituitary is located at the base of the ... tsetse fly is the appearance of a painful red sore (chancre) at the site of the bite. A type of diagnosis called phase diagnosis can be used to help determine the level of advancement of the dis- ease. ... hunger in the Sub- Saharan region of Africa have led to difficulty in control- ling the spread of the tsetse fly and the disease. Treatment The choice of treatment depends on whether the dis- ease...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 8 pptx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 8 pptx

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... especially around the neck. Because the seizure occurs in the setting of a fever, the main target of therapy is to bring the fever down. Removing the clothes and applying cool washcloths to the child’s ... sample of cells is collected from around the fetus. These cells are then tested for chromosome ab- normalities or other genetic diseases. Cornea The transparent structure of the eye over the lens ... set of therapies is possible if the idea of gene therapy includes the use of DNA for pa- tient treatment in ways other than inserting new genes into cells. One example is the drug Gleevec that was...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 9 pptx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 9 pptx

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... contraction of the facial muscles limited to one side of the face. The eyelids are involved, and upturning of the corner of the mouth is observed. The patient may have facial twitching during periods of ... within the skull caused by extra tissue or fluid in the brain. Papilledema Swelling of the optic disc, where the optic nerve enters the eyeball, or elevation of the optic nerve, and indication of ... Page 432 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 433 Hydrocephalus Key Terms Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) The clear fluid made in the ventricular cavities of the brain that bathes the brain...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 10 docx

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 1 - part 10 docx

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... investigations of monoclonal antibody therapy, the genetics of lupus, qual- ity -of- life improvement, ultraviolet light therapy, stem-cell transplantation therapy, the mechanisms of kidney and brain ... least the tenth century A.D. The term erythematosus was first attached to the disease in the 1850s, and it refers to the patchy congestion of skin capillaries with blood (erythema) that often ... and dilate the pupil. Nystagmus Involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eye. Polydactyly The presence of extra fingers or toes. Retina The light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye that...
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 2 - part 1 pot

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders vol 2 - part 1 pot

Ngày tải lên : 09/08/2014, 16:21
... 524 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Meninges Anatomy The outer surface of the dura adheres to the skull, while the inner surface is loosely connected to the arach- noid layer. The ... is the spinal canal, where there is normally a thin layer of fat and a network of blood ves- sels between the dura and the bony portion of the vertebrae. There is normally no space between the ... paresthetica is the result of pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, and subsequent inflam- mation of the nerve. The point of pressure or entrapment is usually where the nerve exits the...
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