Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees, but many employers find the development opportunities expensive. Employees also miss out on work time while attending training sessions, which may delay the completion of projects.
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease caused by defects in the CFTR gene, which encodes for a protein that functions as a chloride channel, and also regulates the flow of other ions across the apical surface of epithelial cells.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA; Fig. 5) is the second most common congenital heart defect seen in adults (approximately 10%-15% of all CHD in adults). PDA is present as an isolated lesion in most adults, unlike in children, in whom it is often seen with more complex heart defects.