Primary central MEC has been reported in the first to seventh decade; however, cases occurring in the: fourth and fifth decades are most widespread. [6] In children, gender ratio and the mandible to maxilla ratio is 1:1, whereas in adults: MEC is slightly more common in women and the posterior mandible. [6] In this case the lesion was seen in 16 yr female patient. The pathogenesis of intraosseous MEC is much debated. It may originate from, [7] • Entrapment of retromolar mucus glands within the…
According to the author of the article, the development of human’s brain starts while the person is still a fetus in their mother’s womb. Nevertheless, it is usually rather unfortunate that the normal development of the brain is interfered with by neurological disorders. One such disorder is the Autism neurological disorder that affects communication skills and social interaction in humans. Well, study has revealed, Autism just like other neurological disorders emanates from disturbances caused…
In this discussion, I will be discussing a fairly rare cardiovascular disease known as Brugada syndrome. Not only will I discuss the disease itself, but I will also discuss the limited treatment options and the abundant amount of research and scientific facts found by several different organizations on whether or not we can predict the risks of this disease. Brugada syndrome is a disease that is characterized by an abnormal heartbeat. This cardiovascular disease mostly occurs in the later years…
If one was to think about an average public place, such as the grocery store, and they happened to encounter someone in a wheelchair, what would they do? This is a common predicament considering the “56 million Americans with disabilities” encountered by ordinary people every day (Muehe qtd in “What Disability Means”). Let’s say one of those ordinary people tried to help the person in a wheelchair; would it be a selfless act of kindness, or would it be the moral obligation to aid someone seen as…
learning/intellectual disabilities, these are just a general idea of what can place a child onto the Autism Spectrum. Recently the DSM-5 has moved all Autism Disorders under the same category known has ASD, these disorders like Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Syndrome, and many more now make up the Autism Spectrum and fall under ASD. ASD is a very unique disorder. You can have one child who can verbally communicate and is extremely artistic, and another who cannot communicate verbally at, but for…
Autism Developmental and behavioral Issues in assessing persons with autism spectrum disorder Main Point We live in a society where Autism Spectrum Disorder has become one of the most controversial topics of all times. It has become the fastest growing, misdiagnosed disorder known to man. This article Behavioral and Educational Approaches describes in depth about principles of behavior and therapies approaches. That are used to change behavior in a person with ASD to be effective playing a…
Spina Bifida Spina Bifida is a birth defect where the bones of the vertebrae in the spine don’t form fully around the spinal cord. It could happen anywhere on the vertebrae, producing swelling under the skin wherever the opening is. Spina Bifida happens to be a common birth defect of neural tube defects. 1,500 to 2,000 of the more than 4 million babies born in the country each year are affected. There are three main types of Spina Bifida; Occulta, Meningocele, and Myelomeningocele. . The most…
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) theory of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) The initial theory of MMR, in connection with ASD, being due to an article published by Wakefield et al., (1998). The editorial, that was published in ‘The Lancet’, caused a worldwide panic. Godlee, Smith and Marcovitch (2011) explain how Wakefield’s 1998 paper was fraudulent, and also seen as an unethical research project. Furthermore, Wakefield’s paper was retracted from ‘The Lancet’ and has since been stripped of…
Summary Ajit Narayanan describes his work surrounding children with autism. With regard to language, the main issue that children on the spectrum experience is difficulty with abstraction and symbolism. After all, language is an arbitrary representation of reality. Therefore, pictures rather than words have been shown to aid these children with comprehension. In particular, Narayanan (2014) developed a program called Avaz, which essentially converts sequenced pictures into spoken sentences.…
“My child was fine last week, last month – and now I have lost her. This is not my child; what has happened? What do I do? (Sudden & Severe Onset)” For every parent with a child that has an illness, this seems to be a recurring story. Many parents and specialists are desperate for an explanation that makes sense as to why this a child may be fine one day and a completely different child the next, and unfortunately do not find answers. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated…