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Causes of pancreatitis in children are different from adults, which include biliary abnormalities, medications, idiopathic, systemic disease and trauma (1). These causes may co-exist and it may be challenging to delineate the actual cause of pancreatitis. Two of the three features including abdominal pain, elevated serum pancreatic enzymes or imaging findings are needed to diagnose acute pancreatitis (1,6). Epigastric pain and vomiting are common in children (7). A high index of suspicion is…

David Glasgow Farragut was an Admiral in the Union navy who fought in the American Civil War. He is credited with several important victories including the taking of New Orleans, The Battle of Mobile Bay, and helping the Union to gain control of the Mississippi River. David Farragut was an important figure in the Civil War and an influential admiral. David Farragut was born on July 5, 1801 as James Farragut. His father was Jorge Farragut, who had served as a Spanish merchant captain in the…

Born on a farm in Stanton, North Dakota, Harold Schafer grew up in many different towns. With his parents and two siblings, they moved from town to town, but kept coming back to Bismarck, North Dakota. When Harold was 12 years old, his parents split and his mother moved the family from Jamestown, Glen Ullin, and finally back to Bismarck. In his young years, Harold came to know hard work and valued it among all which would define him as person. At the age of eight, Harold took his first job in a…

How Soccer Explains the World, written by Franklin Foer, is a 255 page novel that explains how the sport of soccer is integrated into everyday life around the world. Soccer is much more than a game. The author informs the reader of the sport’s involvement in political ideologies, social classes, as well as faith and religion. Foer takes the reader on a tour around the world of soccer, showing that globalization has revived tribalism rather than destroy the local cultures. The author is able to…

in America that are perfect for the golf enthusiast, with Dallas-Fort Worth coming out near the top of the pile, but if you would like to go further afield. Why not take to the sports home and sample the beautiful countryside of Scotland? Making Glasgow your base leaves a whole host of public & private courses mere train journeys away with the same to be said for Edinburgh. Prefer somewhere a bit warmer, more continental? Both Madrid and Lisbon would make excellent choices for a golfing-holiday.…

Adam Smith Adam Smith was a Scottish social philosopher and a political economist. Smith attended the University of Glasgow at just the age of 14. He later transferred to Balliol College in Oxford, England. He was a system builder and his theory of knowledge supported his entire work, and understanding his systematic approach can help current business succeed and grow. Adam Smith's basic philosophy was the philosophy of capitalism. Meaning, he felt that the government should not…

natural and cultural elements. The high summits of the Cairngorm mountain range contour one of Scotland’s natural landscapes. While cultural landscapes include farmland and urban areas. Scotland’s famous cities include Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. Scotland is also home to several famous landmarks such as Loch Ness, Saint Andrew’s Golf Course, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Highlands. Due to Scotland's religious history, Abbeys, Churches and…

This city had changed dramatically through the decades from the lively and modern city, it gained popularity with tourists because of its rich Welsh history and culture, and it is becoming one of the well-known tourist spot in the United Kingdom. Summer is the best time to visit this city because it has lots of events and festivals which involves al fresco dining and drinking. It is also considered as one of the top ten shopping destinations in the United Kingdom. Location Cardiff is located…

For most other people residing in Europe, Scotland is only a short plane journey away. There are several international airports in Scotland, the main ones being Glasgow Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Prestwick Airport, Aberdeen Airport and Inverness Airport. Cheap flights are in abundance today; the major cheap airlines operating from Scottish airports are RyanAir, easyJet and bmibaby but check for others before making…

Throughout the history, numerous scientist made scientist made notable contributions to scientific field which led to significant changes. Those who did amassed their fame and fortune through recognition of their findings while some were denied of their findings. Jocelyn Bell Burnell who then a 24 year old student made a significant impact on findings of pulsars and found the pulsars, a discovery that solved mystery of life and answered unclear questions of astronomy, did not receive the…