Largest Female Patient

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Cerebral Palsy (CP)

DEFINITION
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neuro-developmental impairment caused by a non-progressive defect or lesion in single or multiple locations in the immature brain.  This defect causes cognitive and motor impairment and possible sensory deficits that are usually evident in early childhood.
In cerebral palsy, faulty development or damage to motor areas in the brain impair the [...]

Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)

Definition

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is an event that occurs during pregnancy when the sac containing the developing baby (fetus) and the amniotic fluid bursts or develops a hole prior to the start of labor.
During pregnancy, the unborn baby (fetus) is surrounded and cushioned by a liquid called amniotic fluid. This fluid, along with the [...]

RH Incompatibility

Definition
Rh incompatibility is a condition which develops when a pregnant woman has an Rh-negative blood type and the fetus she carries has Rh-positive blood type.
The Rh factor (ie, rhesus factor) is an red blood cell surface antigen that was named after the monkeys in which it was first discovered. Rh incompatibility, also known as Rh [...]

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

DEFINITION OF THE DISEASE
Injuries affecting the spinal cord commonly results from trauma, gunshot wounds and motor vehicle accidents. Many cases of SCI are caused by falls, sports-related injury and minor trauma. The principal risk factors for SCI include age, gender, and alcohol and drug use. Males are affected four times more often than females. Over [...]

Hypertension

INTRODUCTION
Hypertension is one of the most common worldwide diseases afflicting humans. Because of the associated morbidity and mortality and the cost to society, hypertension is an important public health challenge. Over the past several decades, extensive research, widespread patient education, and a concerted effort on the part of health care professionals have led to decreased [...]

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Gout

Definition Of Gout

a heterogenous group of conditions related to a genetic defect of purine metabolism resulting in hyperuricemia
inflammatory disease of the joints
mostly affects feet, great toe, ankle & midfoot
19 times more common in men
peak icidence between 20 – 40 years old
Chronic Polyarticular Gout – final, unremitting stage of the disease marked by persistent, painful polyarthritis

Causes

Decreased [...]