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When trying to implement hula hooping goal, the subject’s symptoms became worse, which is a contraindication to resistance exercise (Torrence, 2016) so the subject decide to stop with the activity. There was a definite decrease in motivation and energy during the remainder of the week, although, it is difficult to say whether or not this was caused…

training during pregnancy can provide beneficial effects to the mother and even reduce the incidence of fetal morbidities. “This favorable evidence that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that, barring medical contraindications, pregnant women perform 30 minutes or more of the moderate intensity exercise on most, if not all, days of the week. The same exercise recommendations that are in a joint statement by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers…

Therapy Process Research literature clearly indicates that the most effective treatment for ADHD should always include behavior therapy, regardless of a child’s age (Visser et al., 2015). Specifically for children under six years, it is the best option and considered the first step of treatment ("Behavior Therapy," n.d.). Behavior therapy is actually delivered to the parents. They are trained to implement strategies and utilize skills in specific ways which facilitate and foster their child’s…

Discussion The proper diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or myalgia encephalomyelitis, requires familiarity with the early sings and symptoms of this disease. According to the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (n.d.), the diagnosis of CFS involves several critical elements about the patient’s history, patient’s symptoms patterns, and a complete exclusion of other illness causing fatigue. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders…

Let it Blow Respiratory Case Study Elijah Stevens is 74 year old male with a history of COPD. He is admitted to the hospital for an exacerbation of his COPD. He continues to smoke cigarettes (reports one pack a day). His current medications include theophylline, albuterol inhaler, beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler and a chewable aspirin 81 mg once a day. His lung sounds are diminished bilaterally. Pulse oximetry reading is 90%. He is receiving oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. He…

There are strong pregnancy warnings for patients using isotretinoin. What are the birth defects that may occur as a result of isotretinoin use and how common are they? Introduction: Almost everyone can expect to experience acne to some degree during their lifetime. Acne is characterized by noninflammatory, open or closed comedones and by inflammatory pustules, papules or nodules. It affects mostly the dense skin area with lots of sebaceous follicles such as face, back and upper part of the…

Breast cancer in females TERMINOLOGY CLINICAL CLARIFICATION ? Malignancy that develops in the cells of the breast which proliferates uncontrollably; most commonly ductal and lobular carcinoma ? Diagnosis requires a tissue biopsy for microscopic examination to determine pathology CLASSIFICATION ? The TNM classification is used for clinical staging of breast tumors. The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 7th edition stages breast cancer as follows:?26 ? TX: primary tumor cannot be…

Introduction: The administration of intravenous fluids (IV), is one of the most common and widely used interventions in the medical field, across the world. 'Intravenous' simply means within vein (Wikipedia encyclopaedia). IV therapy is an extremely efficient and effective method of supplying various fluids and medications into the body system which produce rapid effects and it also allows for injecting and administering large volumes of, again, any additional fluids or medications compared to…

Introduction Autism is the most rapid growing developmental disorder in the U.S. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both similar terms for a group of complicated disorders of brain development. Spectrum Disorders are characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and communication skills with the presence of extremely odd behaviors. Autism is a spectrum condition meaning that while all individuals with autism share somewhat common challenges in their conditions they…

This means they are taken via the mouth, in the form of a tablet, capsule, liquid or suspension. These medicines come in a variety of shapes and sizes, colours and tastes. Solid dose oral formulations are made either as tablets or capsules, and are formulated to aid compliance and reduce adverse effects. As well as tablets and capsules, oral medicines can also be delivered by liquids, suspensions and syrups. Again, these are formulated to aid compliance. Liquid preparations are measured when…