tests are small, lightweight, made of paper and carpet tape and cost close to nothing to produce. The paper wicks bodily fluids, urine for example, and the paper changes color to provide diagnostic information, such as showing how much glucose or protein is present. His goal is to distribute these simple paper diagnostic systems to developing countries, where people with basic training can administer tests and send results to distant doctors with a cellphone. (http://www.ted.com/speakers/george_whitesides
Another idea from my psychology courses is the diagnostic criteria. I actually received a copy of the DSM while interning with Kassandra, and I can see all of the criteria for different diagnoses along with the reason for separation. For example, there are several diagnoses for adjustment disorder, and the professional diagnosing the client has to distinguish which type of adjustment disorder the client has. For adjustment disorders, there is unspecified, with depression, with anxiety and depressed
Implications The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has been in existence for nearly sixty years, and began with the need to track statistical information of those classified as having a mental health disorder (Sartorius, et al., 1993). Since this time, the DSM has been revised multiple times in an attempt to have a commonality of mental disorders among differing clinicians around the world. This commonality has been met with a great deal of criticism and has been enveloped
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines and classifies mental disorders to enhance diagnoses, education, treatment, and research in mental health and related fields or professions. The manual is a category, collection of, and assessment of mental disorders. The manual’s primary objective is to assist with the measurement and review of multiple types of clinical settings in the mental health profession. The DSM is an essential guide or manual for licensed mental
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the comprehensive guide to diagnosing psychological disorders. This manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and is currently in its fifth revision. Moreover, the manual is utilized by a multitude of mental health care professionals around the world in the process of identifying individuals with disorders and provides a comprehensive list of the various disorders that have been identified. The DSM serves
disorders have similar presenting symptoms. In addition, a client may not outwardly present symptoms, therefore, the only way to detect them involves using a scale. Finding a reliable and valid scale that determines whether an individual meets the diagnostic criteria can be very useful. The DSM-5 is important in the diagnosis of dissociative disorder. The application of the tool has advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific individual and environment. The dissociative experiences scale
many studies the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders known as the DSM has been praised and helped in many situations. It has helped psychiatric diagnostic categories and criteria. The DSM has helped form subjective systems and categories from normality, cultural bases or medicalization of human distress. All over the United States the Diagnostic and Statistical manual is used. The DSM answers many questions whenever it comes to mental disorders. The Diagnostic Statistic Manual was
the form of x rays or other types of radiation, we are able to diagnose and treat many diseases and injuries. Both diagnostic and therapeutic radiology involve the use of ionizing radiation ( Beta, Alpha, Gamma, and x rays), with the exception of the MRI, which uses a magnetic field rather then radiation. Radiology is classified as being either diagnostic or therapeutic. Diagnostic radiology is an evaluation of the body, by means of static or dynamic images or anatomy, physiology, and alterations
medicine department. This basically involves the patient being injected with a gamma emitting-isotope, this radioactive substance then sends back images of the internals of the patient. The half-life of the isotope is to suit the time of the diagnostic tests and the convenience of the patient so there isn't a lot of radiation they are exposed to. Below is an example of a gamma camera. [IMAGE] * Ultrasound Ultrasound was another application of physics which I saw in QueensElizabethHospital
The Origin, Distribution and Classification of Cultivated Broccoli Varieties Of the many different vegetable crops now under cultivation in both the U.S. and abroad, one that has gained increasing importance is that of broccoli. Although it does not constitute a significant portion of most people's diets, it has nevertheless experienced a kind of "revival" in recent years and has become increasingly popular (Schery, 1972; Heywood, 1978). It may even be said that broccoli has emerged from relative
ENTRY AND CONTRACTING PROCESS 9 ASSESSING LAWLER’S ENTRY AND CONTRACTING PROCESS 11 WHAT WOULD I HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY 14 THEORIES AND MODELS TO MAKE SENSE OUT OF THE DIAGNOSTIC DATA 17 ORGANIZING THE INFORMATION FOR FEEDBACK 22 CARRYING OUT THE FEEDBACK PROCESS 23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT COULD BE COLLECTED 25 CONCL
detailed discussion on two of the six types of EDS. The two major types of EDS are Classical EDS and Hypermobile EDS. These two types make up 90% of all EDS cases. I will discuss the general symptoms of these two types along with pathology, then diagnostic factors, and the different treatments for this disorder (Smith). EDS can vary in severity and are transmitted as autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked recessive traits. The primary characteristics are hyperextensible skin and joints
1980’s gonorrhea was also referred to as “the clap” when public awareness was quite minimal. This was one of the venereal diseases prostitutes hoped to contract since it resulted in infertility by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). As documentation, diagnostic testing, and public awareness improved, there has been a decline in incidence reports, however, it is still considered a very common infectious disease. Encounter Sexually active men and women of all races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds
millions of people every year. According to the Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, “ depression is under diagnosed & untreated by most medical doctors, despite the fact that it can almost always be treated successfully. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV); A person who suffers from this disorder must have a depressed mood, or have lost interest in things that would have normally brought them pleasure; for a minimum of two weeks.
It is a way of looking inside your body using a special camera. It is an advanced scanning x-ray and computer system that makes detailed pictures of horizontal cross-sections of the body, or the part of the body that is x-rayed. A CT scan is a diagnostic test that combines the use of x-ray with computer technology. A series of x-beams from many different angles are used to get these cross-sectional images of the patient’s body. In a computer, these pictures are assembled into a 3-dimentianal picture
develop proficiency standards which shall include reading comprehension, writing and computation skills in the English language, necessary to success in school and LIFE experiences. 2. The competent educator shall use or promote the use of appropriate diagnostic techniques to analyze the needs and potential of individuals. 3. Each competent administrator shall support the process of learning by providing appropriate and reasonable materials and equipment and by making reasonable assignments and tasks. These
articulating and resolving problems in society. "So it is clear that redescribing a world is the necessary first step towards changing it" (Rushdie 18). Art, in one sense, creates its own political agenda. Percy pursues his diagnostic theory of literature having reckoned with the basic relationship between language and life. Percy seems to answer the initial two questions posed with a resounding yes. The issue of art's impact upon a society is not quite so easily resolved
social anxiety disorder also have depression. A study in France found that 70 percent of patients who developed social anxiety disorder before the age of 15 also suffered from major depression (3). Diagnostic criteria, according to the current definition of social anxiety disorder given by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, 4th ed. (DSM-IV), requires a persistent fear of at least one social situation which involves exposure to unfamiliar people or scrutiny
Americans. Women are twice as likely to be affected than men. The disorder usually comes on gradually, although it can be suddenly triggered by a childhood psychological trauma, the death of a loved one, divorce, and losing or changing a job. DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria: 1. Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance). 2. The person finds it difficult to control
An obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has specific skill in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system. This includes preventative care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening, and family planning. An obstetrician/gynecologist, commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN, can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians. OB/GYNs can have private practices