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Using Gene Therapy as a treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Introduction: Gene therapy is a treatment which deals with a problem at its source, unlike other forms of treatment which merely eliminate the symptoms. Cystic Fibrosis (being a single gene disorder) should, theoretically, be one of the simpler diseases to cure using this method. In this paper Gene Therapy, in relation to the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, will be discussed, along with its effectiveness and limitations. The process of Gene…

During this past year Rigoberto was cooperative with consult appointments. He did not required pre-sedation. He attended a total of 9 consults; three consults with Neurology for Seizure disorder who the previous year initiated him on Zonegran and throughout this year increased it to his actual dose which is of 200 mg three times a day; in addition he is on Lamictal and Tegretol as part of his antiepileptic treatment. He consulted Oncology for Macrocytosis anemia and Neutropenia which as per Dr.…

.Diseases of the Diaphragm Ultrasound examination of the diaphragm is difficult and, under normal conditions, is made through the abdomen. For this reason the left diaphragm is more difficult to assess, because the stomach, containing air, prevents the transmission of the ultrasound beam Diaphragm defects, either congenital, traumatic or hernias, are difficult ultrasound evaluation.Viewing is enhanced when associated with pleural effusion, since the fluid acts as an acoustic window…

reviewing the medical and dental history, I ask patient if he or she has any chief complaints, pain or sensitivity regarding the oral tissue and teeth. I also check previous notes if the patient is a returning customer. I normally check patient’s blood pressure and pulse before beginning the oral examination. I check the extra-oral and intra-oral soft and hard tissue for any abnormalities and note any changes. If there is any pathology, I take intra-oral images for comparison. Radiographic…

Conservative treatment for scapular dyskinesia includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic activities. The importance of warming-up muscles before physical therapy has been confirmed to decrease the chance of injury and increase performance.14 Kelly et al.,15 suggests that using an upper body ergometer for 5 minutes at 65-85% of age predicted max heart rate is a sufficient warm-up before physical therapy. In a study by Naidu and Ramteka16, grade IV…

TREATMENT GOALS • Stop progression of the disease • Prevent additional vision loss • Minimize functional impairment • Vision rehabilitation DISPOSITION • Recommendations for specialist referral ○ Patients who experience vision loss must be referred to an ophthalmologist experienced in retinal diseases ○ Immediate referral to a retina specialist is recommended when choroidal neovascularization is suspected or new visual symptoms appear in early macular degeneration ○ Consultation with the…

The Left Ventricular Assist Device Congestive heart failure is defined as a disease that develops when the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the body to sustain life. It is estimated that there are currently over five million people in the United States suffering from heart failure (Trivedi, Cheng, Singh, Williams, & Slaughter, 2014). For a patient with heart failure, the best hope of survival is a heart transplant (Dumitru, 2015). Unfortunately, heart transplants are not always…

In an effort to update current classification systems and to highlight the potential of endoscopic resections in the management of JNA, the authors propose a new staging system.This system attempts to incorporate new observations of proposed sites of origin and spread, potential areas of recurrence and new multi-corridor therapeutic strategies. Author’s staging system is based on analysis of 242 JNA patients treated at our center for the period of 9 years. This classification system is derived…

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. The deep veins pass through the deep tissues of the legs. These veins transport blood from the legs and feet back to the heart. The superficial veins are located beneath the surface of the skin, and the deep veins run between muscles of the legs. Contractions of these muscles helps to squeeze the blood towards the heart when we move our legs. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are…

1. Keep Blood Pressure Under Control Many seniors have high blood pressure, which can damage the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. Left untreated, the damaged blood vessels can leak and cause the macula to swell. This condition is known as hypertensive retinopathy. Hypertensive retinopathy can cause vision problems and blindness. Encourage your loved one to manage their blood pressure by maintaining a healthy weight, decreasing the amount of salt in their diet and taking any prescribed…