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Stem Cell Research While doing the research for this paper I found many reasons to be for and against this type of medical research. The main reason I am for this is it allows for the continuous research and development of new therapies and possible cures for the many diseases the plague our country today and in the future. This topic has been highly debated for many years and is still one of the most talked about topics in medical research today. It ask the ethical question should we allow…

In most cases preeclampsia manifests mid-term or later, but according to contemporary theories the disease has two stages: abnormal placentation and maternal reaction to it. 3.1. Normal and abnormal placentation During normal development of placenta fetal cytotrophoblasts invade maternal spiral arteries. Consequently, these small-caliber resistance vessels transform to high-caliber capacitance vessels. They lose their endothelial lining and muscoloelastic tissue. These changes in architecture…

During the course of Aurturo Iturralde’s surgery, several unethical practices occurred that directly resulted in this malpractice case. During surgery, Dr. Ricketson implanted an object into Aurturo’s spine that was not intended or approved for implantation. As a result of Hilo Medical Center’s (HMC) failure to properly inventory a surgical kit prior to a surgical case, per hospital policy, it was discovered during surgery that the necessary titanium rods were missing. Dr. Ricketson made the…

Deep Brain Stimulation Deep brain stimulation is a surgery that involves the implanting of electrodes in certain areas of the patient’s brain. Electrical impulses are produced by these electrodes to regulate any abnormal impulses in the brain. These electrical impulses can also affect certain chemicals and cells in the brain. The amount of stimulation that the brain receives in this procedure is controlled by a device, much like a pacemaker, placed under the patient’s skin in the upper chest. A…

single use tool (inserter) for introducing into the eye during a cataract surgery. Once inside the eye, the inserter is passed over the foremost chamber and embedded through the nasal trabecular meshwork into the Schlemm's canal. On appropriate implantation, the stent is bypassed through the trabecular meshwork to Schlemm's canal to enhance watery surge through the common physiologic pathway. The stent is 1.0 mm x 0.30 mm with a snorkel length of 0.20 mm, and a snorkel bore measurement of 100pm.…

assist device cannot be placed if there is aortic insufficiency, mitral stenosis, impaired filling of the left ventricle, or intra-cardiac shunting (Wilson, Mudge, Stewart, & Givertz 2010). However, it is possible to correct these conditions during implantation surgery. A patient may be too small to accommodate the devices if he or she has a body surface area of less than…

are granted legal personhood, it would pave the way for women eventually losing their right to birth control since birth control includes methods such as morning-after pill that prevent implantation of fertilized eggs. It will also undermine the right of a woman to decide to terminate a pregnancy after implantation, regardless of the origin of the pregnancy (which would be relevant in cases of rape) and regardless of the fertilized egg being known to have genetic…

With the implantation of EHR’s, the ability to fax protected health information, and the capability to send health information by email, it is important for nurses to protect a patient’s health information. NCH has taken steps to keep medical information safe include…

tuning sessions. Then, although performance continues to improve, improvements are slower. Cochlear implant users' performances may continue to improve for several years. • Children may improve at a slower pace. A lot of training is needed after implantation to help the child use the new 'hearing' he or she now experiences. • Most perceive loud, medium and soft sounds. People report that they can perceive different types of sounds, such as footsteps, slamming of doors, sounds of engines,…

Hammer toes is a condition in which one or more of your toes is permanently flexed. CAUSES This condition happens when a muscle imbalance or abnormal bone length makes your small toes buckle. This causes the toe joint to contract and the strong cord-like bands that attach muscles to the bones (tendons) in your toes to shorten. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who: SYMPTOMS Common symptoms of this condition include: • A buildup of skin cells (corns).…