Digestive System Diseases: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
Digestive System Diseases
Esophagus
Achalasia
Achalasia is characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax during swallowing. This leads to disorganized esophageal peristalsis and prevents food from reaching the stomach, potentially causing megaesophagus.
Clinical Presentation: Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), retrosternal pain, regurgitation.
Stomach
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa that can be acute or chronic.
Acute Gastritis
Acute gastritis develops
Read MoreEnglish Phonetics: Sounds, Symbols & Articulation
English Phonetics
Vowel Sounds
A (r), er, ear, al, au:
- Ae, a
ɜ: ir, er, ear, ur, or, our:
- ʌ, u (between 2 consonants), or, or, oo
i: ee, eo, ie, ei, and:
- e, e, o, u
ɔ: or, ore, oor, aw, oar, or ours:
- E-Schaw
u: oo, u, or, or, ew, ue, ui, oe:
- i, e, and
Others the, au, or:
- U.S. u, oo, or
Diphthongs:
- ai: a + i (e, i, ie, is, uy, eye)
- au: a + u (or, ow)
- ei: e + i (ei, ai, ai, a (between comfort and seguida of and (shwa) – (are, ear, air, ere))
- əu: (shwa + u.corta) – (a, oa, oe, ow, ou)
- iə: (i.breve + shwa) – (eer,
Health and Disease: Understanding the Determinants and Indicators
Health and Disease
What is Health?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This definition provides a holistic view of health, emphasizing its positive aspects and extending beyond the physical realm.
Advantages of the WHO definition:
- Comprehensive: Encompasses physical, mental, and social aspects.
- Positive: Focuses on well-being rather than just the absence of
The Impact of Low-Cost Airlines & Other Societal Trends
The High Price of Low-Cost Airlines
They have expanded the market, leading to an increase in flights. However, air travel has the most detrimental ecological impact of all transportation methods.
- No, only a minority will contribute financially, which isn’t an effective alternative to a political solution.
- True: “At first sight … thanks to near-full capacity usage” (Lines 5-6)
- True: “A two-day shopping trip … would remain a luxury … without these carriers” (Lines 8-9)
- True: “It is still the traveler’s
Glossary of Filmmaking and Life Stages Terminology
Filmmaking Terminology
A
Agenda
A list of items to be discussed at a meeting.
Archival Footage
Film or video footage from the past that can be used in other films.
Armed With
Furnished with weapons.
Audio Engineer
A person whose job is to alter and balance the levels of different sounds as they are recorded.
Axe
To get rid of a service, system, or someone’s job.
B
Back
To support.
Ban
To decide or say officially that something is not allowed.
Bid
An offer by a person or a company to pay a particular amount of money
Read MoreClinical History Documentation in Hospital and Primary Care
Clinical History Documentation
Hospital Care
Clinical history is a comprehensive record of patient information gathered during hospital care, including outpatient and inpatient services. It should contain all relevant documentation.
Structure and Order
- Patient Identification and Statistical Data: Collected upon admission, this section includes name, address, contact information, date of birth, sex, and a unique patient history number.
- Admission Sheet, Case History, and Clinical Exploration: Completed