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side to side and typically the patient’s eyes would follow the movement, but in a brain-dead patient they remain stationary (Miller and Truog, 2012). The oculovestibular test seeks to produce eye movement with the introduction of ice water into the ear canals, but no such movement will occur in a patient with brain-death…

Methodology: Subject selection criteria were kept as following: No other medical history and associated disability such as autism, CP, ADHD etc ,normal middle ear condition, average intelligence children / average scholastic performance, children with hearing impairment using cochlear implant or hearing aids having experience greater than 2 year have taken in the research study. In cochlear implant subject must have at least 15 active electrodes[ 26 ](Purdy 2005). Behavioural screening test…

Many people may wonder, “How are surgeons able to fix complications in the brain such as tumors and aneurysms?” A craniotomy is a procedure where the bone flap of the skull is temporarily removed to expose the brain and then replaced after surgery. A craniotomy may be performed for many reasons including clipping or reconstructing an aneurysm, extracting blood or blood clots from a leaking vessel, removing abnormal masses of arteries and veins, draining abscess, mending skull fractures,…

The Historical Predation of the West Indian Manatee The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the sea cow; was listed as an endangered species by U.S Fish and Wildlife Services in 1972. However, since then it has been downgraded from an endangered species to a threatened species (Heavy Poaching in Prime Habitat: The Conservation Status of the West Indian Manatee). The main reasons behind their decline; are pollution in the water, powerboats, and slow reproduction. As a result,…

He sleeps 5-6 hours during night. ROS: CONSTITUTIONAL: Reports fever and sweating. As far as your energy level, have you noticed any tiredness, weight loss? HEENT: Do you have any headache? Do you have any pain, drainage or itching in your eyes, ears and nose? Have you noticed any sinus pressure or congestion? Do you have any recent cough or cold? Do you have any blurry vision, photophobia or vision change? Have you noticed any changes in the sense of smell, taste or any hearing loss? Do you…

“ It is not our difference that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences, “ Audre Lord. The differences that separate us has led teenagers to get bullied because of their looks and therefor convincing them that need plastic surgery. This has lead a plastic surgeon to found an organization called The baby Face Foundation that gives plastic surgery for teenagers that have been bullied for their looks. However, Dr. Romo and The Baby Face Foundation is…

the two narratives. At some point this made it hard for me to understand who he was talking about, but then it got easier. Through out the book Hayes often used analogies such as: “The building was set well back from the street, and, just as the ear canal leads to the eardrum, one passed through a long, narrow alley before reaching the main door.” If he didn't use the analogies it would have been harder to comprehend what he was talking about. So, I'm grateful for him taking the time to write…

lesions or moles; Respiratory: Denies cough, wheezing, or dyspnea; Eyes: Denies visional changes or blurry vision; Gastrointestinal: Denies abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or loss of appetite; Ears: Denies ear pain, hearing loss, fluid, or ringing in ears; Nose/Mouth/Throat: Denies sinus problems, dysphagia, epistaxis, or discharge; Breast: Denies lumps, bumps, or changes in her breasts. Occasionally performs monthly self-breast exam; Genitourinary/Gynecological:…

People’s beliefs on the origin of life tend to fall into one of two categories, evolution and creation a form of intelligent design. In most schools, the default setting for teaching about the origins of life is evolution as the most scientific and realistic explanation. However, I believe that it is important that this bias against religion of any kind and hence the discrediting of creation should be eliminated and instead the scientific evidence for both creation and evolution to be taught…

Pediatric pathologies come in many different forms, some hereditary or genetic, others as an injury caused during birth. As PTA’s we play a very important role in the life’s of these patients. It is out job to help them live a life as normal as possible applying deferent methods and modalities to accomplish those results. In this paper I will be writing about some of those pathologies, including their clinical features, medical and physical therapy treatments. Tibial Torsion, Fragile X, and…