Hydrocephalus

character Junior lives in is a very bleak and depressing, with the modern treatment of Native Americans on reservations coming to light in a rather bizarre fashion. However, that’s not all that’s wrong with Junior’s world, as he was born with cerebral hydrocephalus, also known as “water in the brain,” as he puts it. He has had a hard time growing up and living his life, as he showcases the struggles of living in poverty, and having an alcoholic father. Despite his hardships, he has found a majority of joy

Group B Streptococcus agalactiae is an important Gram-positive bacterial pathogen that cause a wide variety of clinical infections, ranging from septicemia to meningitis. The reported lethality of severe S. agalactiae infections is ranging from 4 to 6% in the United States. Of note, it has been suggested that the incidence of neonatal disease is considerably greater than reported, because the requirement for positive cultures from blood or cerebrospinal fluid may underestimates the true burden of

played and interacted more with the other children and staff. This was a rewarding experience for me because I was able to help Promise come out of his shell. During my time at the hospital I was also able to observe Dr. Kachinga Sichyzia perform a hydrocephalus surgery on a baby. This was my first time in the OR and an amazing opportunity to watch Dr. Sichyza work. Not only is Dr. Sichyza one of only three neurosurgeons in Zambia but he writes, composes, and records music, has published two novels, and

I chose to write my professional paper on syphilis, with a focus on congenital syphilis (CS), not only because I plan on practicing mid-wifery, but because I enjoy anything that has to do with reproduction and congenital abnormalities. Although CS has been thought of to be an epidemic of centuries past and is curable with penicillin, there are still a total of 713,600-1,575,000 cases that occur each year worldwide (Richards, Schub, 2015). If syphilis goes untreated during pregnancy, it can have

through a catheter. Narcotics decrease the perception of pain for two to six hours but don’t eliminate pain (Smith, C., Collins, C., Cyna, A., & Crowther, C., 2006). Narcotics also have more side effects including sleepiness, nausea, and depressed breathing for mother and baby which can be dangerous. Whether a mother choses to use one of these pain medicines or partake in a natural birth is her decision and there are many advocates for either choice. It is important for expecting mothers to know

Throughout my experience with cancer, I have gained a little more knowledge than I had before I was diagnosed with this nasty disease. This paper gives me the chance to explain some of the causes and effects that cancer has on those afflicted with the disease and those who are constantly around them. I am glad to be the one writing this paper. I believe that if people read more papers like this one that there would not be as much tormenting or misunderstanding of what people with cancer actually

Protecting the environment from toxic contaminants such as pesticide, herbicide and other Solvents are vital to the survival of the inhabitants of the respective environment. This is important because such contaminants, when released into the environment can create devastating health problems such as cancer in humans. This paper will evaluate three of the many carcinogenic chemicals that have the propensity to cause cancer and other health problems. Therefore, the paper will evaluate Agent Orange

offering refreshments. As I walked around the drawing room a woman’s eyes found mine, and I sat next to her. She was holding her child in her arms whose head was twice the size as normal. She explained, “He has water in his head.” Her son had hydrocephalus. Her eyes were pleading

Unit Dem 301 1. There are many variations of dementia syndrome but there are certain causes that are more common. These are: Alzheimer’s: Scientists know that during Alzheimer’s two abnormal proteins build in the brain. They form clumps called either ‘plaques’ or ‘tangles’. These plaques and tangles interfere with how brain cells work and communicate with each other. The plaques are usually first seen in the area of the brain that makes new memories. A lot of research is focused on finding ways

Throughout my experience with cancer I have gained a little more knowledge than I had before I was diagnosed with this nasty disease. This paper gives me the chance to explain some of the causes and effects that cancer has on those afflicted with the disease and those who are constantly around them. I am glad to be the one writing this paper. I believe that if people read more papers like this one that there would not be as much tormenting or misunderstanding of what people with cancer actually have