Spina bifida is a condition wherein the bones of the spine left an opening during development which results in the premature formation of the spinal cord. The condition is commonly termed as an open spine or a split spine owing to the opening left on the vertebral bone. Infants are prone to developing spina bifida and about […]
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A wound is considered to be a break in the continuity of the skin. Wounds may result in the loss of organ function if the wound is deep; bleeding, pain, redness, or swelling and bacterial contamination. It is important to know how to properly manage a wound because a small, lacerated wound may lead to sepsis
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvab7zx0XIc When you see a child eating a food, but the food regurgitates or backs up into the mouth after swallowing, that child may be suffering from a rumination disorder. The process in which the food passes up to the mouth from the stomach is called regurgitation and the child will either re-chew the food or
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-vHanFv1o A wound is a break in the skin that can become infected if it is not treated and cleaned properly. While a minor wound can be negligible in many cases, it can pose a major risk to individuals with conditions that prevent the efficient healing processes to take place. Individuals with a weak immune system,
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts to the growing number of cases resulting in disability and has become a public health concern. A brain injury is a condition where the parts of the brain are injured due to a sudden jolt or blow to the head. While the
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