a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctiva membranes over the sclerae, and other mucous membranes. caused by hyperbilirubinemia. Normal conc. Of bilirubin is 0.2 – 1.2 mg/dL. 1.5 mg/dL (>26µmol/L), three times the usual value of approximately 0.5 mg/dL, for the coloration to be easily visible. Jaundice comes from the French word jaune, meaning [...]
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Male Infertility
August 11th, 2011 
Admin Causes of Male Infertility 1. Testicular Impairments – Bilateral anorchia. – Cryptorchidism. – Varicocele. – Sertoli cell-only syndrome. – Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy. – Drugs (Alcohol, Smoking, Caffeine). – Systemic illness (e.g. Liver cirrhosis). – Orchitis (e.g. Post pubertal mumps). – Immunologic. – Idiopathic. Best 5 Searches for this Postmale infertility pptnursing care plan on infertilitynursing [...]
Endocrine System Nursing Assessment
July 24th, 2011 Admin PURPOSE — The purpose of this article is to familiarize you with conducting a focused endocrine assessment. This will allow you to observe in your patient’s endocrine signs and symptoms and intervene effectively. — hormones secreted by your endocrine organs execute their effects on specific cells and tissues to maintain homeostasis within the body. If [...]
Diabetes Foot Care , Nursing Care Plan
July 3rd, 2011 Admin - 50% – 75% of lower extremity amputation are performed on people with diabetes. – 50% amputation as preventable – Three diabetes complication contribute to the risk of foot infections: – Neuropathy: – loss of pain and pressure sensation. – increased dryness and fissuring of the skin. – Peripheral vascular disease: – Poor circulation of [...]
Disorders Affecting the Thyroid , Hyperthyroidism Nursing Intervention and care plan
April 17th, 2011 Admin Disorders Affecting the Thyroid The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck and below the larynx, plays an important role in regulating the body’s metabolism and calcium balance. The small, two-inch gland consists of two lobes, connected by tissue called the isthmus. The thyroid tissue is made up of two types of cells: [...]
