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Everyone possesses a religious belief of some sort. Whether that is completely believing in a God, or not believing at all, it is still a belief. The same way people have a religious belief, people need medical attention. These two may seem like they do not relate, but they do relate with one another and in very severe ways. Many religions completely approve medical attention, and support it. However, other religions deny some health care services due to their personal beliefs. The three most…

described as the tiny blood spots and discoloration of the skin in patients infected with the meningococcal bacteria (Heyderman, 1993). As these micro clots form, clotting factors become exhausted leading to thrombocytopenia. With a reduced amount of platelets and clotting factors in the blood, the body recognises it has overcompensated and begins to break down the already formed clots. Disseminating intravascular coagulation results, where widespread bleeding occurs internally and externally,…

Etiopathogenesis Crohn’s has a couple of genes that contributes to its existence. The most know gene is the NOD2/CARD15 “nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 2” that is located on chromosome 16.This chromosomes main function is to help the body attack foreign invaders, it identifies the virus or bacteria and initiates the auto immune system to respond to the invasion. Mutations to this chromosome can increase the chances for a person to get Crohn’s disease, more than 40…

Together, they form 5-hydroxyltryptamine (5-HT). Serotonin is manufactured in the brain and the intestines. The majority of the body's serotonin, between 80% to 90%, can be found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It can also be found in the blood platelets and the central nervous system. Serotonin cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, therefore, serotonin that is used inside the brain must be produced within it. Serotonin is believed to play a key role in the body’s central nervous system.…

therapeutic paracentesis to check for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, take weekly ciprofloxacin for prophylaxis, have echocardiogram levels reviewed due to define his murmur, and be administered a compression given his thrombocytopenia due to low platelet count and baseline coagulopathy. Considering the examiners diagnoses, hyponatremia secondary to diuresis, several helpful nursing interventions would include the assessment of vital signs, regulation of normal bodily functions, and intake…

All available documentation submitted for this claim has been reviewed from the perspective of Internal Medicine. The claimant is a male (DOB 11/23/1953) who was diagnosed with frequent dizziness, leg weakness, frequent falls, severe alcohol use disorder, liver disease, tobacco abuse, and possible ongoing depression. A recommendation for short-term disability benefits from 01/02/2018 - 02/11/2018 is being evaluated based on documentation submitted by the treating physician. The claimant’s…

dysfunction syndrome – and this can progress to organ failure or death. Some of the signs and symptoms which may indicate organ failure from septic shock are decrease in urine output, change in mental status, difficulty in breathing, decrease in platelet count, , abnormalities in the heart, and abdominal…

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Jenae Matson WCCC Laurel/Spring 2015 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Matthew Sisak January 23, 2015 Background: Blood is the most important part of your entire body because nothing will function without blood. Blood is there carrier of most important proteins and gasses in your body. Blood has a major part in clotting, protection form unwanted pathogens, passage of oxygen to the body and blood also maintains a balance of fluids, temperature, pH balance and acidic…

local medical center showed findings of gastritis. Despite medication, her symptoms aggravated and she was referred to the Gastroenterology Department on March 6, 2016. Laboratory examinations showed Hb, 11.9 g/dL; leukocyte count, 7.84×109/L; and platelet count, 67×109/L. ESR level was 59. The CRP level was 5.83. The AST level was 55 and the ALT level was 71. The chest X-ray was unremarkable. The abdominopelvic CT revealed scanty amount of free fluid in the pelvic cavity, many small sized…

The book “Heart Disease” is very intriguing but very boring at the same time. As you can tell this book is about Heart Disease In this book, the main topic is Heart Disease. It talks about how Heart Disease causes lot of deaths in USA which is interesting because I thought there were more deaths in the USA caused by guns. In the first chapter it explains what Heart Disease is for people who are unsure about what it is about and what it is. The book also describes some symptoms and diagnostics…