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The Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C (1999) is an interpretation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that affirms the right of people with disabilities to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. The decision recognizes that unnecessary segregation of persons in long-term care facilities constitutes…

A diagnostic sign indicating abnormal levels of certain antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid; seen in approximately 90 percent of people with MS, but not specific to MS.  

Medicines or products that can be purchased and used by anyone at home. These do not require a doctor’s prescription.  

A technique in which the first side section goes over the middle one, then the other side section goes over the middle strand.  

Combing a section away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, toward a guideline; used to create increasing lengths in the interior or perimeter.  

A conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women’s hands. It is similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners.  

Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls.  

Follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup. A blackhead is a type of non-inflammatory comedone characterized by a dark top and densely packed contents.  

Result of a habit of chewing the nail or chewing the hardened skin surrounding the nail plate.  

Nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail.