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Be Your Own Advocate: Understanding Ionizing Radiation and Exposure from Medical Imaging

Joy Yvette Payne, PhD Student Walden University PUBH 8165-1 Dr. Robert Marino Fall, 2011. Be Your Own Advocate: Understanding Ionizing Radiation and Exposure from Medical Imaging. Objectives. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: . Introduction.

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Objectives:

Objectives:. . To know what's the meaning of torticollis(wry neck) and what are the causes. . To fully understand the clinical signs and symptoms of torticollis . To know what type of investigations can be done to confirm diagnosis of torticollis . To know how to treat torticollis

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RETINAL DETACHMENT

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Imflammatory Bowel Disease

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Neurofibromatosis 1 Design Project

Neurofibromatosis 1 Design Project. Varahi Trivedi. Background Info of the Disease. Genetic disorder of the nervous system Results in tumor growth Three types (NF1, NF2,, and Schwannomatosis ). Existing Treatment and Research. No existing treatment to physically stop it

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PHENYLKETONURIA

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Weissenbacher-Zweymuller Syndrome

Weissenbacher-Zweymuller Syndrome. Katlin Reed Emily Parks September 28, 2009. Common Symptoms. Enlarged liver Elevated Copper and iron levels Floppy baby- lack of muscle growth As a baby- Inability to move Unusual facial development Seizures Difficulty swallowing

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Trauma Review Industrial Chemical Exposure

Trauma Review Industrial Chemical Exposure. Reference: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/764812-overview. Definition of hazardous materials:. Substances that have the potential to harm a person or the environment upon contact. Can be in the form of:. Gases Liquids Solids

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). Bryan Imayanagita. Background. Pathological activation Formation of clots throughout the body in the blood vessels Leads to abnormal bleeding; can cause clots that disrupt blood flow to organs Multiple organ failure and death . Causes.

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Scurvy

Scurvy. It affects more than pirates!. Definition. Scurvy is a state of dietary deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Can cause bleeding of the gums and bleeding into all epithelial tissue. (see next slide, bleeding INTO skin). Cause. A dietary deficiency of ascorbic acid. Cure.

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Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis. Bryan Imayanagita 7/30/10. Background. Metabolic disorder Abnormal buildup of iron Hemosiderosis vs. hemochromatosis Primary vs. secondary. Pathophysiology . autosomal recessive disorder single site mutation, in the HFE gene Lower levels of hepcidin

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Case: Fever and Back pain in a patient with lupus nephritis

Case: Fever and Back pain in a patient with lupus nephritis. Group: B3b Facton , Rosabelle to Garcia, Irka Facilitator: Dr. Ong -Mateo. PSOAS SIGN.

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