Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the leading childhood disability that affects function and development. Cerebral palsy is the term used for all non-progressive brain lesions. It is diagnosed before the age of three. Brain lesions cause motor and other developmental abnormalities. Epilepsy is common, especially in patients that have mental retardation and/or spastic quadriplegia. Causes Cerebral palsy is not an inherited disease. Genetic or environmental factors can affect…
When patients first decide to seek treatment, one of their first questions is “How long does drug detox take?” Depending on the patient's addiction length, the type of drug used and other factors, the answer to this question can vary. The important thing is to seek treatment at a professional facility. With help, individuals can overcome their addiction and lead healthier lives. How Long Does Drug Detox Take at Home? As a rule, it is never a good idea to undergo detox at home. While some…
Throughout history our world has seen its fair share of bad and awful leaders. From ones who are unfit to rule, such as Louis XVI; to cruel dictators who use their power for evil, such as Kim Jong Il. Atrocious leaders let their arrogance get in the way of protecting their followers, they also use violence and fear to control others. Odysseus in The Odyssey by Homer is a perfect example of an arrogant ruler, while Jack in Lord of The Flies by William Golding is an example of a leader who…
feeling thus creating a suspenseful plot all the way to the ending. In the story, Connell uses an impeccable example of suspense that will surely make the reader feel astonished. In the following quote, the reader would undoubtedly feel a sense of tremor because of how close the two characters are in a certain area: “Rainsford held his breath. The general’s eyes had left the ground and were travelling inch by inch up the tree. Rainsford froze there, every muscle tensed for a spring. But the…
In order to properly diagnose the patient, various biological theories of aging must be analyzed and applied to the patient’s situation, allowing for an accurate detection of their illness. The biological theories of aging are largely based on the idea of senescence, suggesting that aging results in some form of deterioration. In this particular case, the deterioration affects the patient mentally, leading to memory disorders, personality changes, and/or impaired reasoning. These are often the…
After a long and a frustrating day at school, you still have soccer practice to go to. What do you do? Oh wait, a can of RedBull should get me through the practice. But how good of a decision is this? It is a fact that energy drinks do give energy, but is it good for the human body? Energy drinks come in a tall cans with many different colors and a catchy slogans that grabs many teenagers attention. We see them all over the place like commercials, billboards, radio and even school cafeterias.…
English 102 Tamara Stojkovic Student ID: 20160023 Instructor: Mrs. Georgia Nenapoulou Is artificial intelligence taking over our lives? Thesis: Artificial intelligence is taking over our lives in the field of medicine well as industry and it also affects human cognitive skills. Outline: I. Introduction II. Medicine A. Operations B. Diseases C. Ideal baby III. Industry A. Car industry B. Heavy industry IV. Human cognitive skills A. Calculations B. Logical thinking V. Conclusion What does the…
10 ADVANTAGES OF CBD: WHY IS THIS CANNABINOID SO IMPORTANT? CBD, the acronym for the miracle compound cannadidiol, has long been in the shade of its psychoactive family member, the cannabinoid THC. Recently, both scientists and consumers have begun to recognize the myriad benefits of CBD for our physical and mental health. Below we have compiled 10 advantages of CBD that could surprise you with the therapeutic power of this essential compound. 1. CBD MITIGATES THC The CBD is considered a…
words. In addition to significant associations and delays in responding, the degree to which certain words are emotionally arousing, maybe determined by measuring skin conductance, muscle tension, respiration rate, blood pressure, pulse rate, voice tremor, or other physiological reactions to the stimulus…
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)= a universally fatal neurodegenerative disease • Swift: Kills 90% of patients within 1 year of prognosis • Rare: 1 case out of 1 million people worldwide Phenotypes= observable characteristics of an individual with CJD • Cognitive: Disorientation, memory loss, mental confusion, dementia o Ex. “I have trouble falling down” • Muscular: Slow body movement, jerking muscle spasms, coordination impairment o Ex. balance problems • Other:…