Examples of Institutional syndrome in the following topics:
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- Institutionalized children may develop institutional syndrome, which refers to deficits or disabilities in social and life skills.
- In clinical and abnormal psychology, institutional syndrome refers to deficits or disabilities in social and life skills, which develop after a person has spent a long period living in mental hospitals, prisons, or other remote institutions.
- The term institutionalization can be used both in regard to the process of committing an individual to a mental hospital or prison, or to institutional syndrome; thus a person being "institutionalized" may mean either that he/she has been placed in an institution, or that he/she is suffering the psychological effects of having been in an institution for an extended period of time.
- Deinstitutionalization can have multiple definitions; the first focuses on reducing the population size of mental institutions.
- This can be accomplished by releasing individuals from institutions, shortening the length of stays, and reducing both admissions and readmission.
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- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is marked by the sudden death of an infant that is not predicted by medical history.
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is marked by the sudden death of an infant that is not predicted by medical history and remains unexplained after a thorough forensic autopsy and detailed death scene investigation.
- The cause of SIDS is unknown, but some characteristics associated with the syndrome have been identified.
- The incidence of SIDS has steadily declined after the recommendation of putting infants to sleep in their backs was instituted as shown in Figure 1.
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- Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
- This is the cause of 1–2% of the observed Down syndromes.
- Translocation Down syndrome is often referred to as familial Down syndrome.
- It is the cause of 2–3% of observed cases of Down syndrome.
- Many standard prenatal screens can discover Down syndrome.
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- Horner's syndrome may also occur during a migraine attack and resolve after the migraine.
- Treatment of Horner's syndrome requires that the underlying cause of the syndrome be identified.
- Horner's syndrome is more of a symptom than an actual, independent disease.
- The numbers indicate sites of possible lesions on the nerves that cause Horner's syndrome.
- This patient exhibits Horner's syndrome on the left side of face.
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- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is the most common persistent fatigue syndrome that affects people.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is the most common name used to designate a significantly debilitating medical disorder or group of disorders.
- The disorder may also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), or several other terms.
- An Australian prospective study found that after infection by viral and non-viral pathogens, a sub-set of individuals met the criteria for CFS, with the researchers concluding that "post-infective fatigue syndrome is a valid illness model for investigating one pathophysiological pathway to CFS".
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- Compartment syndrome most often involves the forearm and lower leg, and can be acute or chronic.
- When compartment syndrome is caused by repetitive use of the muscles, as in a cyclist, it is known as chronic compartment syndrome.
- Chronic compartment syndrome in the lower leg can be treated conservatively or surgically.
- Chronic compartment syndrome can develop into the acute syndrome.
- A fasciotomy is a surgical treatment for compartment syndrome.
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- Patellofemoral pain syndrome is discomfort originating from the contact of the posterior of the patella (kneecap) with the femur.
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a syndrome characterized by pain or discomfort seemingly originating from the contact of the posterior surface of the patella (back of the kneecap) with the femur (thigh bone).
- Secondary causes of PF Syndrome are fractures, internal knee derangement, osteoarthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.
- Specific populations at high risk of primary PF Syndrome include runners, basketball players, young athletes, and females; especially those who have an increased angle of genu valgus (commonly referred to as "knock-knees").
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome may also result from overuse or overload of the PF joint.
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- Acute radiation syndrome or damage describes health effects present within 24 hours of exposure to high amounts of ionizing radiation.
- Treatment of acute radiation syndrome is generally supportive with blood transfusions and antibiotics.
- Similar symptoms may appear months to years after exposure as chronic radiation syndrome when the dose rate is too low to cause the acute form.
- These diseases are sometimes referred to as radiation sickness, but they are never included in the term acute radiation syndrome.
- A photograph of an 11-year-old girl, who was 2 kilometers away from the Hiroshima bombing site, recovering from acute radiation syndrome.
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- Sjögren's syndrome, also known as "Mikulicz disease" and "Sicca syndrome," is a systemic autoimmune disease in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva.
- The hallmark symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome are dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Sjögren's syndrome can exist as a disorder in its own right, as primary Sjögren's syndrome, or may develop years after the onset of another autoimmune rheumatic disorder, as secondary Sjögren's syndrome.
- Producing less than five millimeters of liquid is usually indicative of Sjögren's syndrome.
- If lesions are observed within the salivary glands, it is strongly indicative of Sjögren's syndrome.
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- Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue.
- Marfan syndrome has a range of expressions, from mild to severe.
- Many individuals with Marfan syndrome grow to above-average height.
- Marfan syndrome can also seriously affect the eyes and vision.
- Marfan syndrome is a risk factor for spontaneous pneumothorax.