Gout

7a. What risk factors does M.P. have to develop Reye’s syndrome? (1 pt) M.P. risk factors of developing Reye's syndrome include giving OTC Alka-Seltzer that contains aspirin. In most cases of chicken pox happen in children between the ages of 5 to 9 years of age. Reye's syndrome is often in children between 4 to 12 years of age. Taking the Alka-Seltzer because it contains aspirin, increases the risk of Reye's syndrome. 7b. What symptoms would indicate M.P. was developing Reye’s syndrome?…

Dalmatian dogs, humans, apes, and Eurasian otters because they lack uricase to convert uric acid into allantoin. Allantoin can pass through the kidneys without causing crystals unlike uric acid. In humans, the concentrations of uric acid are the cause of gout. (Ruff et al., 2007). The maned wolf is classified as an endangered species in Brazil. In this study, three of the four wolves that were observed died because of urolithiasis. Two of the male maned wolves were born in captivity and the…

There are many scientists and inventors that stood out but the one scientist that really stood out for me is Gertrude B. Elion. She was born in January 23,1918, New York City and went to New York University. From there, she had completed her Master’s degree in chemistry and from other universities like Polytechnicien and Harvard, she was honored with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and also an SD degree in 1998. Even though she went to top universities she went to a public school and soon after…

Macbeth: Bloody Murder People set goals in order to change their lives for the better. Often times, ambition catalyzes the process; however, it does not always encourage action in a positive way. Specifically in Macbeth, Shakespeare proves that others use ambitions for worse, instead of better. Macbeth, a deeply ambitious tragic hero, learns from three witches that not only is he thane of Glamis, but he will also be thane of Cawdor and king hereafter. Troubled by the prophecies of the…

upheaval that splintered Catholic Europe, setting in place the structures and beliefs that would define the continent in the modern era. It is well known that, in later life, King Henry VIII was severely overweight, and possibly suffered from both gout and syphilis. He suffered a thigh wound which not only prevented him from taking exercise but which became ulcerated and may have indirectly led to his death. Henry died in 1547 at Whitehall in London and was buried at Windsor. At his death King…

was assigned to the same four patients I had the day prior. One of my patients was admitted for sepsis of the R) knee following a total knee joint replacement two months prior. He was a 67 year old Maori gentleman, MRSA positive with a history of gout, hypertension, GORD, bilateral total hip joint replacements and R) sided weakness following a MVA in 2011. During handover, it was stated to us that this patient was due to have his IVABs at both 1300 and 1400. When I saw the times, I thought…

GOOD ADVICE FOR MATTRESSES Mattresses do not need much maintenance, regardless of the mattress. But just as for upholstered furniture "settle" the material in mattresses - it affects neither support abilities or buoyancy. You can counteract the material put out by turning the mattress frequently. Switching between both head and foot and front and back if possible. Box Springs has a loose mattress and it should also be reversed. Many mattress can not withstand washing. Check for washing…

The Rare Cardiovascular Disease “Eisenmenger Syndrome” Eisenmenger Syndrome is a rare cardiovascular disease that was named after the person who first described it in 1897, Victor Eisenmenger (Davis, 2017, p. 765). According to the article “Eisenmenger Syndrome in Children” by Ayden and Brass (2017), it is considered an “advanced form of Pulmonary Hypertension.” Pulmonary Hypertension is where the “arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become narrow.” When these arteries become…

The deterioration of one’s mind was influenced throughout a famous play written by William Shakespeare himself, The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth was known to be a strong-willed man, but within time he showed a second side to himself when he was manipulated by the witches prophecy; Macbeth’s overpowering ambition, hallucinations, and guilt all led to his mental downfall. Macbeth is referred to as a good, noble, and honorable man, who served the interests of the King of Scotland over himself. It…

Trochanteric Hip Bursitis Treatment Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the bursa at the outside point of the hip. A bursa is a fluid filled sack near a joint. This sack functions as gliding surface to reduce friction between body tissues. The plural of bursa is bursae. The major bursae are usually located near large joints such as elbows, shoulders, knees and hips. The hip has two major bursae; ischial bursa and trochanteric bursa. Trochanteric bursa is found on the side of the hip,…