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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has often been viewed as a rite of passage for women in various countries within Africa, South America, the Middle East and Asia. However, due to societal norms and pressures, whether it based in culture or religion, forces women to partake in a practice that has serious health risks and takes away the rights of women who believe they have no other choice. The Universal Declaration of Human rights are applicable to all member states including most of the countries

INTRODUCTION: The skin or cutaneous membrane covers the external surface of the body. Skin contributes in thermoregulation, serve as water repellant, and synthesize a number of useful compounds like vitamin D and most importantly it act as a protective barrier between the external environment and internal tissue [1]. According to medical dictionary, breaching of skin or underlying tissue due to any accident, act of violence or surgery is called as wound [2]. Following an injury, the skin has a

Title: Targeted Therapy in Ovarian Cancer Authors: Hui Jun, Lim1 and William, Ledger2 Affiliations: University of New South Wales, Australia1, School of Women and Children’s Health, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia2   Abstract Among female-specific cancers worldwide, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynaecologic malignancy in the Western world. Despite radical surgery and initial high response rates to first-line chemotherapy, up to 70% of patients experience relapses

Robotics in Surgery Snehal S. Mayekar Department of Biomedical Engineering, YTIET, Bhivpuri Road, Karjat. sm.little.snail@gmail.com Abstract-- Objective: Tracking the progress of new Robotic Surgery techniques, their limitations and future scope. Background: The field of robotics has the potential

1 1. For lower premolars, the purpose of inclining the handpiece lingually is to A. B. C. D. Avoid buccal pulp horn Avoid lingual pulp horn Remove unsupported enamel Conserve lingual dentine 2. For an amalgam Restoration of weakened cusp you should A. B. C. Reduce cusp by 2mm on a flat base for more resistance Reduce cusp by 2mm following the outline of the cusp Reduce 2mm for retention form 3. Before filling a class V abrasion cavity with GIC you should A. B. C. Clean with pumice, rubber cup

NUR 300 Exam #1 1. Which of the following clients is at a high risk for developing dilated cardiomyopathy? a. A 4-year-old child born with cerebral palsy and confined to a wheelchair b. A 44-year-old noncompliant female who forgets to take her hypertensive medications c. A 17-year-old with a diving injury resulting in paraplegia d. A 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer disease who received a third-degree burn following an oven fire 2. A client is experiencing muscle atrophy following 2 weeks

UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE NAME : AUBREY MDAZANA STUDENT NO. : 8502686 FACULTY : LAW COURSE : MASTERS IN HUMAN RIGHTS COURSE COORDINATOR : PROF. SN REMBE TOPIC: Examining the cultural practice of ukuthwala and its impact on the rights of the girl child: An Eastern Cape Perspective TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Understanding Ukuthwala 3. International Legislative

What is Tuberculosis, and how serious is this problem? TB, or Tuberculosis, is a chronic or acute contagious disease caused by a bacterial infection. TB is the leading cause of death from a single infectious disease, accounting for over a quarter of avoidable deaths among adults. It can affect several organs of the human body, including the brain, the kidneys and the bones, but it predominately manifests itself in the lungs where it is called "Pulmonary Tuberculosis". According to the WHO,

caused by a disorder in the transmission of impulses from nerve to muscle cell. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) is a condition in which there is a degeneration of motor neurons in both the upper & lower motor neuron systems. Transesophageal Fistula (TEF) - esophagus doesn't fully develop (this is a surgical emergency) The 3 C's of TEF in the newborn: 1) Choking 2) Coughing 3) Cyanosis The MMR vaccine is given SQ not IM. Red--unstable, ie, occluded airway, actively bleeding, see first Yellow---stable

Robotic Assisted Surgery Research Project LAS 432 Professor Scott Maxon Team B Richard Field Melissa Cutrer Charles Engle Ryan Ferree Nada Dakroub Yarin Garcia Miralles Table of Contents Abstract…………………………………………………………………………..…3 Introduction……………………………………………………………………....4-5 I. Description of the Technology (Melissa Cutrer)……………………….……5-12 II. History of the Technology (Melissa Cutrer)…………………………….….12-17 III. Political and Legal Influences (Richard Field)…………………………