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Tuberous sclerosis (tuberous sclerosis complex TSC) is a genetic disorder that begins developing in the embryonic phase. Parents carrying the gene have a 50 percent chance of passing the condition on to offspring. Affected individuals carry only one gene inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. There are two known genes associated with TSC. When a copy of one of the two genes is altered, tumors and abnormal tissues grow through the body. Families with a history of TSC, whether parents are…

monitoring of his oxygen saturation will be necessary to assess the amount of fluid in his lungs. Due to his labored breathing an oxy mask will be applied as well as telemetry monitoring. Labs will be drawn immediately to identify and measure deficit blood gases and electrolyte imbalances. Other initial protocols that may be implemented would be to administer morphine, diuretics, vasodilators, and inotropes. Morphine is useful to reduce anxiety, labored breathing and reduce the heart’s pre…

infertility. Currently, one of the most popular treatments for fibroids is uterine artery embolization (UAE). This treatment involves using a catheter sent to the uterine arteries via the femoral artery and using tiny plastic particles to block the blood supply to the…

The front door opens with a swift motion, his voice loud and assertive echoing throughout the house. He always did this when he didn’t have the best day at work and wasn’t going to talk about it. “Hey sweetheart,” He said as he let himself fall into the couch, “I’m starving, is dinner ready yet?” He looked back at the kitchen door, and then proceeded to remove his leather gloves, stuffing them deep into his pockets. I look at the mirror that hung on the fridge, my makeup is caked and my hair…

WFH has various approaches towards clotting factor replacement therapy in hemophilia. Episodic treatment is the treatment given at the time of clinically evident bleeding. Primary prophylaxis is the regular continuous treatment initiated in the absence of documented bone changes in the joints, determined by physical examination and/or imaging studies, and started before the second clinically evident large joint bleed and age of three years. Secondary prophylaxis is the regular continuous…

The physicians evaluated the risk and benefits of using the blood transfusions and clearly understood the risks. If the outcome was death, without a transfusion the physicians by passed the normal protocol for evaluating the donor and the necessary lab tests that are required. The physicians generally practiced Western medicine and knew the risks associated with blood transfusions in Africa. As the practice of transfusions grew, so did the new development of other…

The history of decision making was discussed with Mr. Hesterberg. The father reported that Kensington had a health scare at birth. She was bleeding in the placenta. They did an emergency cesarean section and she had a blood transfusion after birth. There was concern about neurological issues, but everything was fine. There was no needed medical treatment. The first pediatrician in London was Dr. Noimark. The mother selected the pediatrician as she was knowledgeable of the health system. He did…

propria, and adventitia. The mucosa, the innermost layer, is composed of three sub-layers, the epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosa. Esophageal cancers typically begin in the epithelium of the mucosa, where squamous cells are located. Blood vessels and nerves of the esophagus are found under the mucosa, in the submucosa. The muscularis propria is composed of muscles and allows the esophagus to propel food from the throat towards the stomach. Lastly, the outer layer of the esophagus,…

Pain in the abdomen can be a common problem and although it can be caused by a lot of factors and may be due to some diseases. Of course, it can also disrupt your normal activities and daily tasks. However, if you are experiencing pain in your abdomen as a symptom of pancreatitis, you may need to find treatment for pancreatitis to stop the discomfort. Pancreatitis happens when your pancreas is inflamed and there can be a lot of causes for this. Excessive alcohol intake, gallstones, smoking,…

Krabbe disease is named after a danish doctor knud haraldsen krabbe he lived until 1885 to 1965.Krabbe disease is inherited disorder that destroys the protective coating (myelin) of nerve cells in the brain and throughout the nervous system. There’s no cure for krabbe disease.However, stem cell transplants have shown some success full in infants who are treated before the onset of symptoms and in some older children and adults. krabbe disease is named after a danish doctor knud haraldsen…