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    Lee is seen today for his intake physical but also has some concern about a lesion to the tongue, which was first identified by the dentist, Dr. ____ during his dental work on 10/26/2017. Now offender is currently still being treated with nystatin for thrush infection, he reports this tongue lesion which has been present for over 90 days now. Offender is a former smoker. He is concerned about it being a malignant lesion. OBJECTIVE Vital signs are BP 113/82, pulse 83, respirations 18, O2 saturation

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    Essay about Lesions of the Prefrontal Cortex

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    Lesions of the Prefrontal Cortex The prefrontal cortex is involved in a wide variety of functions. It is known as the area of the brain which has “executive control”, taking input from other areas of the brain and combining and applying those functions (Kalat 2004). Lesions to the prefrontal area can greatly impair overt behavior of an inflicted individual. These deficits are dependent upon the severity of the lesion and the specific region of the prefrontal cortex in

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    Hysteroscopy for uterine cavitary lesions has become an important tool during a gynecologist’s practice. Mucosal polyps, submucous fibroids, intra-uterine ahesions, foreign bodies, and uterine septa are frequent indications for operative endoscopy. Endometrial resection or ablation for benign causes of menorrhagia are additionally done in advanced specialized centres. Insertion of the resectoscope, typically size twenty six charriere, needs a 9–10 millimeter cervical dilatation. reaching this degree

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    Superior Anterior-Posterior lesions (SLAP) of the labrum is a condition which can be considered to be spread in the male population between the ages 20 to 50. Furthermore, as mentioned by Zhang et al. it has been reported more than 4000 cases in a year. Additionally, based on medical reports, surgeons are reporting more surgeries of this type of injury every year. Moreover, it the fastest growing procedure considering all other surgeries in the outpatient setting. The lesion can be considered of a complex

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    Non-healing Skin Lesion With a plethora of skin lesion etiologies, a thorough focused history and physical examination is essential for recognition and its diagnosis (Dains et al., 2016, p. 325). In the case of John and his children, the onset of the lesion as well as his exposure to the outdoors are considered in the differential diagnoses. Additionally, both the positives and the negatives were taken into consideration when noting his history, in the review of systems, and in the physical examination

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    Table 1: Distribution of Oral Mucosal Lesions Based on Habits. Oral Mucosal Lesions among 18-35 years old Habit Number of Respondents (N=150) Total Tobacco Smokers Smokeless Tobacco Users Mixed 1) Carcinoma 1 2 2 5 2) Leukoplakia 5 7 6 18 3) Lichen Planus 1 2 1 4 4) Oral Submucosa Fibrosis 4 10 6 20 5) Smokers Palate 10 0 8 18 6)Tobacco pouch keratosis 0 5

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    Type II SLAP LESIONS Alia Scriven Coppin State University KNES 427- Therapeutic Athletic Exercise September 30, 2016 Introduction Russell Carrington is a 25 year old right handed relief pitcher for the MLB team the Baltimore Orioles. Carrington has been playing baseball since he was seven years old and this was his third season in the Major Leagues. Carrington was at the mound and in the motion of throwing a fastball, when he felt a “pop” in his overhand motion. He dropped to his knees and clinched

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    for 1 week. Itching and painful lesions. Objective data. Several erythematous plaques scattered over the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. 2. Nursing Diagnosis Impaired Skin Integrity related to changes in the barrier function of the skin as evidence by disruption of skin surface, erythematous plaques and pruritus on cheeks and nose. 3. Planning Short-term goal. The patient will be able to maintain skin integrity without complications, or developing more lesions within 1 day of nursing interventions

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    dissect different aspects of mental functions. This paper therefore addresses one of the ways of assessing brain functions in human and non-human animals; the lesion method (in Banich, 2004). The basic concept of the lesion method is to determine a correlation between a lesion in a certain region of the brain and occurring behaviours. The lesion method strategy thus involves ablating or destroying a proportion of the brain in order to understand the functional nature of that specific brain

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    Tough Time is the Best Lesion Everyone had been through a hard time and a good time in life. But, the hard time that we have been through always leave us something benefit our life in the future. I have been to a difficult time and a poor childhood. When I was young my parents were very poor; we hardly have enough food to eat. My mom work so hard so did my dad. I started to work since I was 12 years. I learned how to cook when I was 8 or 9 years. I cooked for everyone. I didn’t have time to out

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