Essays on PTC

Functional Electrical Stimulation in Stroke Rehabilitation

Age-related changes in the spinal column produce a degenerative process known as spondylosis. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is associated with changes in spinal column resulting in direct compressive and ischemic dysfunction of the spinal cord. Some symptoms, such as motor and sensory abnormalities, have been related to this dysfunction.1 Genetic, environmental, and occupational factors influence in the development of this condition, affecting not only old people, but also a spectrum of different ages, being a big source of disability and affecting negatively quality of life. 2 Clinical findings in cervical spondylotic myelopathy can be subtle, such as reduction in ...

Abstract

United Arab Emirates citizens use various forms of transport. Bus transportation is considered as a form of transportation that can be used for the benefits of the residents. This form of transportation is massive plying 32 routes and transporting over 30 million individuals per day. There are 5 zones in Dubai with each zone having its own bus fare with a carrying capacity of 31 individuals. The advantages of the bus system are that there are cost savings made in terms of energy, money and time. The rapid growth of population in Dubai has led to massive congestion, which ...

Paediatric Oncology

Malignant disease is uncommon in children with an average occurrence of 1 in every 1400 children. With a high-government, spending on health care a restructuring of the way nursing care is provided is needed. A third of these patients develop leukemia, a quarter develops a central nervous system tumor and others develop other kinds of tumors. Pediatric patients requiring complex care make the situation worse with a shortage of nurses. The strain on the work force is being felt across the board. Delivery of safe, high-quality chemotherapy to the pediatric patient relays on the service being provided in the most appropriate service setting with a ...