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    ABORTION Abortion and son of the causes of it like rape, malformation, health conditions and psychological. Abortion should be punishing for the religion and or the society. Now in days the society has two faces in front of the public they condemn a mother for her decision and what she feel is right for her body and life. Abortion for raping is one of the most difficult topics because what people think that the mother should do most of you will say to keep the baby but what happened went…

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    Life is like a continuous story filled with good and bad, and my life is no different. I am a person who has spent most of her childhood in and out of hospitals. My little sister was a premature baby born with spina bifida, and therefore is permanently disabled and has aVP shunt. During my childhood my little sister had been taken to the hospital many times, and since my parents could not leave me alone at home I was always there with her. I have an older sister, but was not part of my childhood…

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    Each product would benefit a unique patient population that differ dramtically in both size and composition. On one side, the Neo-Bladder Augment is meant to benefit patients with impaired bladder control caused by Spina bifida (SB) or a spinal cord injury (SCI). In 2008, there were 259,000 people living in the US with a SCI, with 12,000 new cases arising every year. Additionally, 2,000 babies with SB were born every year adding to the already existing patients. In contrast…

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    Latex Allergy Essay

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    Overview Latex Allergy is a rare allergic reaction that affects a miniscule population of the United States. A latex allergy is usually a response by the immune system to either a protein in latex, or the latex itself. There are three types of latex allergies – two of which are non-life-threatening, and one that is. Definition and Facts Natural latex, usually referred to as rubber latex, is a tree-derived, natural rubber substance from the hevea brasiliensis from the Eurphorbiaceae family.…

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    Genetic testing is a medical test that examines DNA, identifying any changes in it. The results obtained can determine if a person has or can pass on a genetic disorder or confirm any suspected genetic condition. However, a positive result doesn’t guarantee you would develop a disease even if you are a healthy individual. In return, a negative result doesn’t guarantee you possess a specific disorder. There are different types of genetic testing like diagnostic testing and prenatal testing just…

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    Robert Hensel

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    question with a slur, and constantly being out of school for the doctor. His disability put him in the hospital for weeks after birth, and wrote him a life sentence for checkups and random stares from passersby. Robert has a birth defect called Spina Bifida. This birth defect is often known as “split spine” because his spinal column didn’t close while in the womb (SBA Board, 2015). His cognitive development isn’t the same as mine, his relationships aren’t the same, he can’t walk the same,…

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    Calf Implant Surgery

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    size and improve the shape of the calf. Patients seek calf implants to tone and define the lower leg if it cannot be achieved with exercise alone or to correct a muscle imbalance resulting from physical or birth defects or a disease such as polio, spina bifida or club foot. Patient’s may also be interested in a calf implant surgery if they would like their lower leg to be more anatomically proportionate to their thighs. The procedure is able to add mass as well as definition to the calf of the…

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    stem cell therapy does not guarantee to cure everything. Remember that your child’s own stem cells will not be much of a use if he/she has a genetic disease, since his/her stem cells contain the same genes. For instance, if your child is born with spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, then his/her stem cells would have that condition. However, if the donor is healthy and he/she has immediate family members who have genetic conditions, his/her cord blood could be a good match for…

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    1. The Cause of Autism is Not Known It appears far more likely that they have not been able to identify a medical or environmental cause(s) for autism. There is no evidence that research over the past forty years has been directed at identifying the cause for autism or finding a cure. Obviously, what you don't look for you won't find! I believe the cause has been known for many years. To identify the cause would lead to prediction and over time, prevention. 2. Autism is a Medical Problem Autism…

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    Ramsay: King of the Kitchen "Away from the cameras, he was as good as gold" is a confounding comparison for the outrageous Gordon Ramsay (James). This acknowledged chef has earned his place in the culinary world through hard work and determination. Although several people believe Gordon Ramsay is a cruel, heartless man, he is a compassionate chef, who promotes human rights, exposes illegal practices, and brings awareness to domestic violence. A diversity of influences helped shape Gordon…

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