Pathology

palsy, hearing, as well as speech impairments. The second tragedy happened with Susan’s husband, Pat, who had a tumor at the base of the skull. His surgeon stated that it was benign. The sample was sent to a pathologist. However, the result of the pathology test was never seen by anyone. Six months after, Pat had MRI showing that he had a tumor a size of the surgeon’s fist. He died at the age of 45 (“Chasing Zero”, 2014). These errors could have been prevented if there were an early recognition…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause for dementia, afflicting about 5% of the population older than 65 years (Alloul et al., 1998, as cited, Maia and Medonca, 2002). It is a genetic disease caused by a mutation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) gene. This type of gene is mostly found in the central nervous system which it helps direct migration of neurons during early development (Genetics Home Reference). Linn and Small stated that there is evidence that Alzheimer’s can be…

and the influence of racial group membership and Big Five personality traits on the co-occurence of these behaviors. The researcher hypothesized that binge drinking and alcohol-related problems would be significantly associated with global eating pathology, that high neuroticism and openness and low conscientiousness and agreeableness…

For my sixth observation I had the opportunity to observe Britni Norfolk. The session took place in A141 and I observed in A136. The client had a history of a traumatic brain injury. She was wheelchair bound and nonverbal, but she did have the ability to make some noise. The session implemented Augmentative and Alternative Communication. This strategy offered a mode of communication to the client. At the beginning of the session, the clinician greeted the client. The client replied with a wide…

Styrke (2012) states that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as “an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force” (p. 15). This reflection will explore a blog about a patient’s experiences post TBI and how it has shaped the way I will provide care to patients with TBI in the future. Page (2016) talks about the physical, cognitive and emotional changes that have affected his life and his families post TBI, such as the loss of long term…

can so that I may be an amazing speech-language pathologist one day. I strive to be one of the best students in my classes. I want to stand-out academically and professionally. I want to be considered a great representation for the speech-language pathology program. I want to be the student my professors have confidence in. I want to be a student they could count on for not only graduate school work but also a SLP career. My goal is to be one of the best students/learners, so that one day I can…

clearly many doctors do not look for it because it is such a rare disorder. Some of the tests are an x-ray (this will show a dilated stomach filled with fluid or gas), a gastrointestinal endoscopy (this will eliminate the possibility of intraluminal pathologies), a fluoroscopy (this will show if there is dilation of the first and second part of the duodenum, acquired compression on the third…

include the following: decreased participation in recreational activities; limitations in functional activities; decreased range of motion (ROM); joint swelling; decreased strength; gait impairment; positive special testing for medial meniscal pathology; and decreased ability to negotiate stairs. Recommendation was made for PT, 3 times a week for 6…

performs procedures such as bone-anchored hearing implants, cochlear implant, neurotology and audiology services. The Hearing Implant Team provides rehabilitation and long-term care for patients requiring additional support. Their Speech Language Pathology program offers patients the ability to practice healing techniques to improve the hearing implant process. Ohio Cochlear Implantation Center has locations in Cincinnati, Fairfield, Columbus and Cleveland and provides cochlear implantation…

Encephalocele Johni L. Cochran University of Cincinnati An encephaloceles is a type of neural tube defect. It is characterized by a herniation of the brain and meninges through a structural weakness in the bony structures of the skull (Tirumandas et al, 2013). There are four classifications of encephaloceles: frontoethmoidal, basal, occipital, and cranial vault. Classifications are based on the type of defect and its location on the skull. Nasal or frontoethmoidal…