This document provides information on Down syndrome including:
- Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by trisomy 21 and has a prevalence of 1 in 800-1000 live births.
- Physical characteristics include refractive errors like hyperopia and astigmatism as well as binocular vision issues like strabismus.
- Recent studies have found that bifocals can effectively treat the reduced accommodation often seen in individuals with Down syndrome.
Visual Diagnosis and Care of Patients with Special Needs: SyndromesDominick Maino
This document discusses visual diagnosis and care of patients with special needs, including those with syndromes/genetic anomalies/brain injury. It covers several conditions commonly seen in children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, autism, ADHD, acquired brain injury, and various learning disabilities. For each condition, it discusses etiology, prevalence/incidence, physical and visual characteristics. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive eye exams and vision therapy for patients with special needs.
This document provides information on Down syndrome including:
- Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by trisomy 21 and has a prevalence of 1 in 800-1000 live births.
- Physical characteristics include refractive errors like hyperopia and astigmatism as well as binocular vision issues like strabismus.
- Recent studies have found that bifocals can effectively treat the reduced accommodation often seen in individuals with Down syndrome.
Visual Diagnosis and Care of Patients with Special Needs: SyndromesDominick Maino
This document discusses visual diagnosis and care of patients with special needs, including those with syndromes/genetic anomalies/brain injury. It covers several conditions commonly seen in children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, autism, ADHD, acquired brain injury, and various learning disabilities. For each condition, it discusses etiology, prevalence/incidence, physical and visual characteristics. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive eye exams and vision therapy for patients with special needs.
The document outlines the environmental impacts and resource use at each stage of the conventional potato supply chain. At each stage, from production to processing to transportation and retail, fossil fuels are used which contributes to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and loss of biodiversity. Additional impacts include the use of fertilizers and pesticides which can pollute waterways, as well as packaging materials which produce solid waste.
1. The document discusses treatment modalities for patients with varus medial knee osteoarthritis.
2. It focuses on non-operative treatments like bracing and insoles, as well as surgical treatments including closing-wedge and opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy and total knee arthroplasty.
3. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions using patient-reported outcomes, imaging, biomechanics, and long-term follow-up studies.
This document advertises office space for lease in a new creative office building located at 5 Howard Street. It includes approximately 100,000 square feet available across floors 3, 4, and 5. There are also several spec suites available on the 3rd floor ranging in size from 4,728 to 7,286 square feet. The building features high ceilings, an updated lobby and facade, proximity to transit, parking, and amenities. Floor plans of hypothetical multi-tenant configurations for the 3rd floor suites are provided.
El documento resume la historia y la ideología del M-19, un movimiento insurgente colombiano que surgió en 1970 tras un supuesto fraude electoral. Comenzó como una protesta política y luego se volvió un movimiento armado buscando la democracia pacífica. Firmo la paz en 1990 y se convirtió en un partido político, desapareciendo en la década de 1990.
The document discusses macro trends in shopping: digital integration, in-store experience, and convenience. It notes that while 95% of purchases still occur in brick-and-mortar stores, digital integration with tools like Google searches, Facebook messages, YouTube videos, and iBeacons is influencing shoppers. Shoppers now carry the influence of their social networks and use digital coupons to make purchasing decisions. Retailers are focusing on improving the in-store experience through entertainment and partnerships while also providing convenient options like drive-through pickup.
1) The document outlines components of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system including prehospital care providers, emergency departments, specialty facilities, and access to the system through 911.
2) It describes the roles and responsibilities of EMTs including ensuring personal and patient safety, providing patient care, documentation, and continuing education.
3) Key aspects of the EMS system that EMTs must understand are also outlined such as levels of EMS training, quality improvement processes, medical direction, and the relationship between EMTs and the medical director.
You'll learn:
- How to identify which numbers to track and monitor.
- How to build a basic financial model.
- How to articulate your financial story.
One of the main reasons startups fail is they run out of capital. Learn how to master your startup's financials and stay in the game!
The document summarizes the plot of the movie "Every Child is Special". It introduces the main characters and describes Ishaan, an 8-year-old boy, who struggles in school and is believed to have dyslexia. A temporary teacher, Ram, is assigned to Ishaan's class and recognizes his condition. Through patience and care, Ram is able to help improve Ishaan's life and performance in school. The movie aims to raise awareness of different types of intelligence and the importance of acceptance, patience and care from teachers.
This document provides an overview of the topics covered in the third edition of the textbook "Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Volume 4: Trauma Emergencies" published in 2009. The textbook covers introduction to musculoskeletal trauma, anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, pathophysiology of musculoskeletal injuries, musculoskeletal injury assessment, and musculoskeletal injury management. Specific topics discussed include the structure and classification of bones and joints, types of muscular and skeletal injuries such as strains, sprains and fractures, as well as general prevention strategies for musculoskeletal trauma.
Creative problem solving is a technique to approach a problem or address a challenge in an imaginative way; it helps us flex our minds, find path-breaking ideas and take suitable actions thereafter.
This document provides an introduction to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). It defines GLP as a system of management controls for non-clinical safety studies to ensure quality and reliability of test data. The document outlines the history, elements, objectives, scope and principles of GLP. It discusses key aspects like standard operating procedures, quality assurance units, the roles of management, study directors and compliance monitoring authorities. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive overview of GLP for conducting quality non-clinical safety studies.
This document discusses accommodations that should be made when providing emergency medical care to patients with special challenges. It covers considerations for patients with sensory impairments, cognitive/emotional impairments, brain injuries, paralysis, obesity, poverty, abuse, technology dependence, and terminal illness. For each group, it outlines common conditions, devices, and adaptations needed in assessment and treatment to best aid these patients in an emergency situation. Key areas of focus include communication strategies, special equipment needs, and handling devices properly without causing harm.
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