the course of the race Mycoskie and his partner Paige stopped in Argentina. When in Argentina Mycoskie became aware of the insufficient amount of shoes and the drastic effect it had on society. Mycoskie noticed a disease called Podoconioisis or “Mossy Foot” which steamed from lacking foot protection. While at the same time shoes were a requirement in order for…
History of Present Problem: The patient is a 40-year-old Caucasian female who presents to clinic accompanied by her husband for evaluation and treatment of left ankle pain. The patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident at age 19 and sustained an open fracture and dislocation of left bi-malleolar ankle fracture as well as a torn right anterior cruciate (ACL). She underwent an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the left ankle fracture emergently. After the left ankle healed, a right…
one started at the skeletal system. The skeletal system showed the skeletal, the whole body bone include the ribs, large bone call femur and small bone call fibula, adult skull and infant skull. They also showed the prone bone that showed the bone disease as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Second system I learn is muscular system, the muscular system showed the muscular body that connect to the skeletal system. Muscles produce heat to help maintain body temperature when temperature begin to…
Australian Red Kangaroo The Animal Kingdom consists of many different types of animals, but a very unique one is the Kangaroo. This animal is known as a marsupial, who happens to carries their offspring, otherwise known as a joey, in a "skin" pouch on the front of their bodies. Using their large powerful legs, kangaroos hop from place to place. These herbivores, depending on the type can live up to 20 years. Kangaroos originate from Australia, however, they can be found virtually any place on…
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a rare disease caused by bacteria called as Clostridium tetani. The bacteria enter the body through cuts or puncture wounds and produce a specific toxin that affects the function of the nerves, leading to severe muscle spasms in the abdomen, stomach, neck and extremities. The name lockjaw comes from the fact that spasms in the face and neck lead to the inability to open the mouth. Tetanus is extremely dangerous and fatal in up to 30% of cases. [It’s important…
Case Study Patient Demographics The patient is an 11 year old female with a medical diagnosis of Down Syndrome, L side hemiplegic and Moya Moya disease, as week as a treatment diagnosis of lack of coordination and developmental delay. She currently presents with decreased self-care skills such as dressing, bathing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, feeding, and eating skills which is inhibiting her independence. Based on an age equivalent from the PEDI all skills, she is currently demonstrating ADL…
Most people get their negativity from the diseases in which bacteria causes. Bacteria can attack chemicals or tissue being released in plants and animals which will cause damage to the organisms. These plants which have bacteria on them are our source of food and we could become very sick if they…
About The deadly disease known as the Black Death rapidly spread across Europe in the years 1346-1353, the terrifying name came seven centuries after its visit and was probably misused Latin word Atara meaning both black and terrible, it was reported that in the late stages of the black death citizens we dragging dead corpses and burying the outside the church with water at the bottom at the grave. The people who buried them would wear a bird like mask that would supposedly stop them from…
near amputation site. Right foot has two ulcers on superior side on second and third toe. Turgor appropriate for age. This assessment is one of the most important for my client due to the importance for monitoring for infection of his stump as many signs and symptoms become more evident. Along with this, the skin assessment on his right foot is greatly important to monitor that his ulcers do not worsen, because the ulcers similar to these that were originally on his left foot ultimately lead to…
Symptoms of Candida Overproduction and Treatment The fungus Candida is a form of yeast found in your intestine and mouth in small amounts. The function of this fungus is to help the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, overgrowth of Candida causes the fungus to enter the blood by breaking down the intestine wall. It releases toxic byproducts causing digestive issues, leaky gut and depression. How does Candida overgrowth happen? The bacterium in the gut that is not…