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from theprincelives at 25. December 2015 23:48 o`clock · Comments: 0
 Cardiac tamponade is a clinical emergency caused by the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space, which increases pressure on the heart resulting in reduced ventricular filling and subsequent hemodynamic compromise. In cardiac tamponade, blood or fluid collects in the pericardium. This causes reduced ventricular filling. The excess pressure from the fluid prevents the heart from working properly. As a result, the body does not get enough blood. Complications of cardiac tamponade include pulmonary edema, shock, and death. Removal of the accumulated pericardial fluid is the best therapy for tamponade and this can be achieved by Emergency subxiphoid percutaneous drainage, Echocardiographically guided pericardiocentesis or Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy. The role of medication therapy in cardiac tamponade is limited. |
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from theprincelives at 23. December 2015 23:25 o`clock · Comments: 0
 Hydrocephalus (from Greek hydro-, meaning "water", and kephalos, meaning "head") is a condition characterised by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain which causes increased intracranial pressure. This may cause progressive enlargement of the head if it occurs in childhood, potentially causing convulsion, tunnel vision, seizures and mental disability. Causes include genetic problems and problems with foetal development. An unusually large head is the main sign of congenital hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus can also happen after birth. This is called acquired hydrocephalus. It can occur at any age. Causes include head injuries, strokes, infections, tumors, and bleeding in the brain. Hydrocephalus can cause permanent damage of brain tissue, causing problems with physical and mental development. Left untreated, it is usually fatal. Treatment usually involves surgery to insert a shunt to drain the CSF into other parts of the body where it is absorbed. Medicine and re... |
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from theprincelives at 20. December 2015 23:35 o`clock · Comments: 0
 1.YOU MAY THINK YOUR ARM IS NUMB BECAUSE IT "JUST SORT OF FELL ASLEEP" When you wake up and your limbs are numb,you may assume it is as a result of nerve compression."If your arm is suddenly numb or weak, and it doesn't go away in a few minutes, call an ambulance,"says Professor Ralph Sacco, a neurology specialist at the University of Miami. Decreased blood supply through the blood vessels that run up your spine to the back of your head causes numbness or weakness on one side of the body. 2.YOU MAY HAVE SUDDEN COGNITIVE DEFECTS Sudden cognitive deficits are a telltale sign of stroke. You might sometimes experience tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon (TOT), sometimes called avoir le mot sur le bout de la langue in French, but there shouldn't be a long period of time where you can't think of anything to say or be unable to speak. 3.YOU ASSUME ALCOHOLIC INTOXICATION IS BEHIND YOUR WOBBLINESS. Balance issues could be due to a decrease in the bra... |
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from theprincelives at 14. December 2015 03:06 o`clock · Comments: 0
 1. YOU'RE ALWAYS HUNGRY Inadequate sleep can increase the production of ghrelin (the hunger hormone) in your gut which makes your body crave fatty and sugary foods. Poor sleep can also mess with leptin, the satiety hormone and you're likely to eat more of what you're craving because you're not feeling the signals to stop. 2. YOU'RE GAINING WEIGHT With ghrelin and leptin not working as they should, your body will crave fried foods and sweets to get you through the day which usually leads to weight gain. Poor sleep can also slow down your metabolism. 3. POOR MEMORY Poor sleep causes cognitive impairments and leads to memory lapses and symptoms similar to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). 4. YOU'RE MORE IMPULSIVE When you're sleep deprived, you're less inhibited and more likely to act without thinking. 5. YOUR EMOTIONS ARE ALL O... |
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from theprincelives at 7. December 2015 01:14 o`clock · Comments: 0
 38 WEEKS (40 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD) FULL TERM At 40 weeks, the foetus is considered full term and ready to be born. All body parts are fully developed, and the foetus can survive outside of the uterus. The chest of the fetus is defined, and the breasts extend out. At the time of birth, a baby can display over seventy reflex behaviors which are automatic and unlearned behaviors essential for survival. The lenghth of the baby is 14 inches and the weight is 7 pounds. |
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from theprincelives at 30. November 2015 00:08 o`clock · Comments: 0
 36 WEEKS (38 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD) GRASPS FIRMLY The foetus can now grasp securely. Its body appears chubby and rounded. The lungs are often mature at this stage. The foetus turns in the direction of light sources. Most babies born now will live. The foetus is 13 - 1/2 inches and weighs 6 – 1/2 pounds. |
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from theprincelives at 23. November 2015 00:17 o`clock · Comments: 0
 34 WEEKS (36 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD) ALMOST FULLY DEVELOPED The foetus is now nearly fully developed. The body is more round and plump and the face is less wrinkled. The lanugo, or hair, disappears from the face but remains on the head. The foetus should now be in the correct position for birth. Muscle tone has now developed, and the foetus can turn and lift its head. Most babies born now will survive. The foetus is 12 - 1/2 inches long and weighs 5 – 1/2 pounds. |
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from theprincelives at 16. November 2015 04:18 o`clock · Comments: 0
 32 WEEKS (34 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD) 99% SURVIVAL The foetus is gaining weight steadily at approximately ½ pound per week. At this stage, the fetus begins to turn its head downward in preparation for birth position. The survival rate at 34 weeks is about 99 percent. Some babies born at this stage will require intensive care; only a few will have permanent disabilities. A few babies born at 34 weeks will be able to leave the hospital with their mothers without intensive care services. The ears begin to hold shape. The eyes open during alert times and close during sleep. The skin is now smooth. The foetus is 12 inches long and weighs 4 – 1/2 pounds. #HealthOnWheels |
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from theprincelives at 9. November 2015 01:53 o`clock · Comments: 0
30 WEEKS (32 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD)
WRINKLES ON SOLES OF FEET From this stage onwards, foetal development centers mostly around growth. The fetus continues to gain weight and produce more fat. Wrinkles have appeared on the soles of the feet. A thick coat of vernix caseosa continues to form on the skin of the fetus. The foetus is 11 inches long and weighs 3 pounds The skin is thicker and less red. There is an increase in the connections between the nerve cells in the brain. Almost all babies born now will survive albeit with intensive care services. #HealthOnWheels |
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from theprincelives at 1. November 2015 18:14 o`clock · Comments: 0
 28 WEEKS (30 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD) OPEN EYES At this stage, the fetus has lungs capable of respiration, although it may need medical assistance to do so. Fat is beginning to develop on the body of the fetus, and it is becoming more rounded. At this point in development, the fetus can open and shut its eyes and can even cry. The fetus is 10 - 1/2 inches long and weighs 3 pounds. Rhythmic breathing and body temperature are now regulated by the brain (or central nervous system). Most babies born now will survive albeit with intensive care services. #HealthOnWheels |