The syndrome is associated with intellectual disability, low muscle tone (hypotonia), characteristic facial features, constipation, Hirschsprung disease (an intestinal condition), epilepsy, short stature, small head (microcephalus) as well as malformations of the heart, brain, genitals, urinary tract and eyes.
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is an intense burst of electromagnetic (EM) energy caused by an abrupt, rapid acceleration of charged particles, usually electron s. An EMP can contain energy components over a large part of the EM spectrum , from very-low-frequency ( VLF ) radio to ultraviolet ( UV ) wavelength s. A lightning strike produces a localized EMP that gives rise to large electrical current s in nearby wires.
What is a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and why is it done? electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) as part of the evaluation or for treatment (see the FAQ Cervical Cancer Screening). LEEP is one way to remove abnormal cells from the cervix by using a thin wire loop that acts like a scalpel (surgical knife).