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Chief Complaint: My 62-year-old male, Hispanic, cancer patient was sent to LA County last Friday, October 15, by his home care nurse who noticed that an existing ulcer-like wound at his coccygeal region had worsened, as well as severe swelling/scabbing in his lower limbs. History of Presenting Illness: My patient was diagnosed with a squamous carcinoma three years ago that was found in his neck posterolateral neck area. He underwent chemotherapy (at LA County) and the cancer was subdued. It…

In the novel “The curious incident of the dog in the night-time” the author Mark Haddon creates the main character, Christopher Boone as a flat character unlike his father, Ed Boone who is a round character. When first being introduced to Christopher’s character, it is noticeable that he is a very stereotypical against humans yet more sympathetic to animals, as it says: “I cared about dogs because they were faithful and honest, and some dogs were cleverer and more interesting than some people.”…

When dance comes to mind, it is generally assumed as a form of entertainment. However, dance can be seen or used for several other means. Dance is now being used as an emerging method of treatment for people with numerous disabilities and diseases. In latest years, some advances in the dance field have been made for people with autism and DS, specifically to aid them physically, mentally, and emotionally. Autism is a brain-based condition, present from early childhood, characterized by…

referencing other scientific bodies of work. Down Syndrome: A Primer. The most common genetic disorder is “Trisomy 21,” also known as “Down Syndrome (DS),” occurring as often as 1 in 660 live births. The genetic basis for DS was discovered in 1959 when the smallest chromosome in humans showed dysfunction. Trisomy 21 occurs in three…

Autism is more common than you think. In fact, it exists, on all parts of the spectrum, all around us. In just the past few years, professionals estimated that 1 in 88 children were diagnosted as autistic. Some even suppose that the number is as high as 1 in 50! Famous people are no different than the rest of us, and that includes children with disabilities. Here are ten famous people you didn't know had autistic children. Number Eight: Tommy Hilfiger This famous man has a lot of experience…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad range of complex disorders characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication difficulties. Some studies have found that ASD could result from the disruption of normal brain development early in fetal development, possibly due to defects in genes or the effect of environmental factors(cite). Although the results of some animal experiments and population studies indicated the potential influence of vitamin D deficiency in…

and mentally but it will increase the risk of Down’s syndrome in the child. The chances of Down’s syndrome in the child if the mother is affected is 15% and only 5% if the father is affected. This type of Down’s syndrome is not related to the mother’s age. Children without the Down syndrome may inherit this translocation and may further add the risk of Down syndrome in their offspring. Description and cure There is no cure for Down’s syndrome. Although, efforts are done…

What kind of therapy options are there for patients on the autism spectrum? The first of many options is occupational therapy, which is “skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives” (About, 2015). The occupational therapist assist people in developing skills that are necessary to living independently. In correlation, occupational therapy for patients on the autism spectrum has changed recently over the years. It used to be developing skills such…

Trisomy 21 or Down Syndrome. This unique syndrome not only has physical and mental side effects, but it also causes severe health side effects. Down syndrome individuals have a predisposition to periodontal disease; however, prevention precautions can be implemented to create an overall healthy oral cavity. Trisomy 21, more commonly known as down syndrome, is a genetic disorder that arises from a defect involving chromosome 21. Cells in the human body are composed of 23…

Being involved with different classroom observations, I have seen and observed many different students. One in particular was a child was autism. According to Autism Speaks, the definition for autism is, “mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts” (https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism). There are different types of autism as we know, data has collected…