Epidemiology and Community Medicine (3)
... during their residency – 50 did 2 years of residency – 90 did 4 years of residency – Person-time = 50 * 2 + 90 * 4 = 460 PY’s ...
... during their residency – 50 did 2 years of residency – 90 did 4 years of residency – Person-time = 50 * 2 + 90 * 4 = 460 PY’s ...
Jana`s HTN
... Diagnostic Labs • Done to assess organ damage. • Urinalysis/24 hour creatinine clearance • Chemistry: electrolytes, BUN, creatinine • Lipid panel: cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides • ECG: 12 lead Risk Factors • If the client is hypertensive they are at significantly > risk for heart disease. • H ...
... Diagnostic Labs • Done to assess organ damage. • Urinalysis/24 hour creatinine clearance • Chemistry: electrolytes, BUN, creatinine • Lipid panel: cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides • ECG: 12 lead Risk Factors • If the client is hypertensive they are at significantly > risk for heart disease. • H ...
Definition Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is
... Other study conducted by Heart Institute and Epidemiology Unit, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, evaluated the coronary risk characteristics of Palestinian and Israeli women with coronary artery disease in Jerusalem. The study finding reflect that Palestinian Arab women in Jeru ...
... Other study conducted by Heart Institute and Epidemiology Unit, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, evaluated the coronary risk characteristics of Palestinian and Israeli women with coronary artery disease in Jerusalem. The study finding reflect that Palestinian Arab women in Jeru ...
obesity
... Such a diet gives the best chance of long-term maintenance of the weight loss, although it is the most difficult diet to follow during weight reduction ...
... Such a diet gives the best chance of long-term maintenance of the weight loss, although it is the most difficult diet to follow during weight reduction ...
Special Article - Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
... determining an individual’s susceptibility to CVD. All functional variations in a particular gene are not expected to be present in all populations.26 –30 Because new DNA variations arise in isolation and because chance, selection, and migration work as “filters” in each population to modify the rel ...
... determining an individual’s susceptibility to CVD. All functional variations in a particular gene are not expected to be present in all populations.26 –30 Because new DNA variations arise in isolation and because chance, selection, and migration work as “filters” in each population to modify the rel ...
Digital PCR Analysis of Maternal Plasma for
... for prenatal diagnosis (7 ) and avoids the risk of miscarriage associated with invasive procedures (8 ). Substantial technical challenges are associated with NIPD, however, because the cffDNA in early pregnancy constitutes only approximately 10% of the total circulating free DNA, the majority being ...
... for prenatal diagnosis (7 ) and avoids the risk of miscarriage associated with invasive procedures (8 ). Substantial technical challenges are associated with NIPD, however, because the cffDNA in early pregnancy constitutes only approximately 10% of the total circulating free DNA, the majority being ...
Genetic and Environmental Factors Contributing to Cardiovascular
... CVM was only seen in children with genetic abnormalities, suggesting the environmental factor is a risk for genetic abnormalities that may include CVM, but in the absence of a genetic abnormality may not pose an additional risk. Interestingly, in the present study, smoking during early pregnancy was ...
... CVM was only seen in children with genetic abnormalities, suggesting the environmental factor is a risk for genetic abnormalities that may include CVM, but in the absence of a genetic abnormality may not pose an additional risk. Interestingly, in the present study, smoking during early pregnancy was ...
The Emerging Science of Gender
... subjects” in human clinical investigations conducted prior to World War II. The fear of harming women was compounded by fears that including women of childbearing age in clinical trials, particularly drug trials, might result in unforeseen teratogenic harm to the fetus. Further, there was uncertaint ...
... subjects” in human clinical investigations conducted prior to World War II. The fear of harming women was compounded by fears that including women of childbearing age in clinical trials, particularly drug trials, might result in unforeseen teratogenic harm to the fetus. Further, there was uncertaint ...
Developmental Biology, 9e
... In addition to creating their own body tissues, an animal must also develop what are called germ cells. These cells will provide the material and instructions for the next generation of that organism. In most of the organisms we have studied, there is a clear separation of germ cells from body (som ...
... In addition to creating their own body tissues, an animal must also develop what are called germ cells. These cells will provide the material and instructions for the next generation of that organism. In most of the organisms we have studied, there is a clear separation of germ cells from body (som ...
A newborn baby is apneic and blue. Her airway
... 10- All are true regarding CHILDREN WITH ASPLENIA OR FUNCTIONAL ASPLENIA EXCEPT:A. Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common pathogen that causes bacteremia in children with asplenia. B. The risk of bacteremia is higher in younger children than in older children, and risk may be greater during the ...
... 10- All are true regarding CHILDREN WITH ASPLENIA OR FUNCTIONAL ASPLENIA EXCEPT:A. Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common pathogen that causes bacteremia in children with asplenia. B. The risk of bacteremia is higher in younger children than in older children, and risk may be greater during the ...
Chapter 14
... This means that they are either one way or the other, there is no in between. For example, pea plants have either purple or white flowers; smooth or wrinkled seeds. These traits have no gradations. This is important, because it allowed Mendel to discern how traits are passed from one generation to t ...
... This means that they are either one way or the other, there is no in between. For example, pea plants have either purple or white flowers; smooth or wrinkled seeds. These traits have no gradations. This is important, because it allowed Mendel to discern how traits are passed from one generation to t ...
Nature, Nurture and Human Disease, A
... genetic studies. Perhaps more important, the beginnings of a new medicine will emerge, one focused uniquely and completely upon the individual, upon the combination of genetic uniqueness and personal choices that are the very essence of individual lives. If we are collectively bold in our present de ...
... genetic studies. Perhaps more important, the beginnings of a new medicine will emerge, one focused uniquely and completely upon the individual, upon the combination of genetic uniqueness and personal choices that are the very essence of individual lives. If we are collectively bold in our present de ...
Rh antibodies
... effected-results in still birth, severe jaundice, anemia related to HDN. To prevent this occurrence the female is administered RHimmunoglobulin (IG). ...
... effected-results in still birth, severe jaundice, anemia related to HDN. To prevent this occurrence the female is administered RHimmunoglobulin (IG). ...
genetics notes kelly
... 6) EPISTASIS- Gene at one locus alters the phenotypic expression of a gene at another locus EX: Coat color pigment not deposited in hair without color gene; 7) PLEIOTROPY- one gene has multiple phenotypic effects EX: dwarfism; cystic fibrosis 8) MULTIFACTORIAL- Genetic component + environmental fact ...
... 6) EPISTASIS- Gene at one locus alters the phenotypic expression of a gene at another locus EX: Coat color pigment not deposited in hair without color gene; 7) PLEIOTROPY- one gene has multiple phenotypic effects EX: dwarfism; cystic fibrosis 8) MULTIFACTORIAL- Genetic component + environmental fact ...
Microbiology
... = resident flora. Acquisition starts during passage through birth canal Establishes permanent colonies on & inside body without producing disease. Protect the host via 1. Competitive exclusion 2. Acid production 3. Bacteriocin production 4. Stimulation of immune system Microbial antagonism or ______ ...
... = resident flora. Acquisition starts during passage through birth canal Establishes permanent colonies on & inside body without producing disease. Protect the host via 1. Competitive exclusion 2. Acid production 3. Bacteriocin production 4. Stimulation of immune system Microbial antagonism or ______ ...
emerging infectious disease challenges
... •In last 70 years, many new diseases have “jumped” from animals to humans •Nearly three-quarters of new zoonotic diseases were caused by pathogens originating in wildlife ...
... •In last 70 years, many new diseases have “jumped” from animals to humans •Nearly three-quarters of new zoonotic diseases were caused by pathogens originating in wildlife ...
Read Rosemarie Tong`s presentation here!
... Robertson, there is no good reason for the state to interfere with parents’ safe, effective, and beneficial genetic interventions on behalf of their children. Implicit in Robertson’s view is the commonsense idea that trying to make a fetus or a child “better” is good and beneficial, but that trying ...
... Robertson, there is no good reason for the state to interfere with parents’ safe, effective, and beneficial genetic interventions on behalf of their children. Implicit in Robertson’s view is the commonsense idea that trying to make a fetus or a child “better” is good and beneficial, but that trying ...
C1. Recessive X-linked traits are distinguished from the other two by
... A. There is a 50% chance that this couple will have an affected child. B. We use the product rule. The odds of having an unaffected child are 50%. So if we multiply 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.5, this equals 0.125, or a 12.5% chance of having three unaffected offspring. C15. A.The mode of transmission is autosom ...
... A. There is a 50% chance that this couple will have an affected child. B. We use the product rule. The odds of having an unaffected child are 50%. So if we multiply 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.5, this equals 0.125, or a 12.5% chance of having three unaffected offspring. C15. A.The mode of transmission is autosom ...
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
... walking, vision, speech, and other cognitive changes including memory, personality and mood. PSP progresses slowly with symptoms worsening over time. Early symptoms include loss of balance while walking, which can lead to falls. Early cognitive changes include changes in personality. As the disease ...
... walking, vision, speech, and other cognitive changes including memory, personality and mood. PSP progresses slowly with symptoms worsening over time. Early symptoms include loss of balance while walking, which can lead to falls. Early cognitive changes include changes in personality. As the disease ...
Editorial: Molecular, Cellular and Model Organism Approaches for
... research articles in this Special Issue entitled “Molecular, cellular and model organism approaches for understanding the basis of neurological disease.” Mutation and gene discovery in neurological diseases has recently been transformed by largescale DNA sequencing approaches coupled with stringent ...
... research articles in this Special Issue entitled “Molecular, cellular and model organism approaches for understanding the basis of neurological disease.” Mutation and gene discovery in neurological diseases has recently been transformed by largescale DNA sequencing approaches coupled with stringent ...
Depression and Psychopharm
... One study found that 24 percent of African-American/Blacks, & Hispanics with depression and anxiety received appropriate care, compared to 34 percent of Whites. Another study found that Latinos who visited a general medical doctor were less than half as likely as Whites to receive either a diagnosis ...
... One study found that 24 percent of African-American/Blacks, & Hispanics with depression and anxiety received appropriate care, compared to 34 percent of Whites. Another study found that Latinos who visited a general medical doctor were less than half as likely as Whites to receive either a diagnosis ...
Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition
... o Plaques are either stable or unstable. Unstable plaques are prone to rupture and are often clinically silent until they rupture. Factors such as abnormal lipid levels, injuries from toxins, genetic predisposition, and diabetes have a major effect on the development of atherosclerosis. The asse ...
... o Plaques are either stable or unstable. Unstable plaques are prone to rupture and are often clinically silent until they rupture. Factors such as abnormal lipid levels, injuries from toxins, genetic predisposition, and diabetes have a major effect on the development of atherosclerosis. The asse ...
Graph of correlation between 2 variables
... 11) Why does the presence of extinct and transitional forms in the fossil record support the pattern component of the theory of evolution by natural selection? A. It supports the hypothesis that individuals change over time. B. It supports the hypothesis that weaker species are eliminated by natural ...
... 11) Why does the presence of extinct and transitional forms in the fossil record support the pattern component of the theory of evolution by natural selection? A. It supports the hypothesis that individuals change over time. B. It supports the hypothesis that weaker species are eliminated by natural ...