Behcet’s syndrome also known as Behcet’s disease causes inflammation of the blood vessels as well as other parts of the body. This disease was named after the Turkish dermatologist‚ Dr. Hulusi Behcet who first discovered it in 1937. His original description of this disease is a triad of oral ulcers‚ genital ulcers and ocular inflammation. This disease is currently recognized worldwide but the countries with the highest prevalence rate are Turkey‚ Japan‚ Korea‚ China‚ Iran and Saudi Arabia. Turkey
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Lyme Disease Chief Complaint: Parents report that their son has been febrile for a few days and “he has been rubbing his right ear off and on”. SUBJECTIVE: HPI: A six-year-old male patient was brought into the clinic accompanied by both parents (mother and father). They said there son was feverish over the last few days reporting the highest fever of a 100.1. Parents noticed him recently touching his right ear as if he had an ear infection. The mother treated her son with Children’s Tylenol
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Defence against Disease and the Immune System In this essay I have distinguished clearly between active/ passive‚ natural/artificial immunity and described some methods of vaccine production. I have critically compared the effectiveness of the smallpox vaccination programme with programmes aimed at control of measles‚ polio‚ influenza‚ malaria and cholera. Introduction (Immune System‚ 2012) “The immune system is made up of a network of cells‚ tissues‚ and organs that work together
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Communicable Disease * Keep in mind all have fever‚ swollen LN‚ rash etc. Scarlet Fever: * Cause: Group A beta Hemolytic Streptococcus * Spread via direct contact/droplet * May lead to RF * Uvula/pharynx beefy red; tonsils have white exudate‚ pinpoint lesions on palate * Sandpaper rash * Pastina Sign: hyperpigmentation at joints * TONGUE (white furry white strawberry strawberry ) * So throat culture if they have strept/sore throat *** Anybody with a sore throat
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Chronic Diseases SCI/163 May 16‚ 2013 Chronic Diseases There are many chronic diseases plaguing our society. One of the most notable diseases is cancer. Cancer affects many different organs and tissue throughout the body‚ thus there are many different types of cancer. Recently‚ cancer and the treatments for cancer have directly affected my life; therefore I chose to take the health risk assessment on breast cancer. After discovering in October 2011 that my mother had breast cancer I started
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Hyperthyroidism‚ otherwise known as thyrotoxicosis‚ is a disease where the thyroid is overactive. Although the thyroid is not a large-sized gland located on the front of the neck‚ it is a big part of the endocrine system that produces a hormone called the thyroid-stimulating hormone. These hormones play a role in regulating different parts in the body‚ such as metabolism‚ body temperature‚ and bone growth (N1). It even plays a role in how your heart beats! The thyroid-stimulating hormone also helps
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Chapter 14: Critical Care Nursing (Pg 338-366‚ 412-437) Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disorders Coronary Artery Disease Description and Etiology The biggest contributor to cardiovascular system- related morbidity and mortality is coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that affects arteries throughout the body. (CAD) Risk Factors for CAD 1. Age‚ Gender‚ Race (non-modifiable) a. More common in men than women b. Higher in women over 75 years of age 2. Family History
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the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. In the past‚ memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However‚ scientists now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age‚ although it may take them longer to remember things. A lot of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious‚ and others are not. People who have serious changes in their memory‚ personality‚ and behavior may suffer from a form of brain disease called dementia. Dementia seriously
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Grading Criteria Disease Questionnaire The Disease Questionnaire is designed to test your current knowledge regarding disease and its impact on society‚ after you have completed the required readings. Be prepared to discuss the questionnaire in class. 1. WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO PREVENT NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS? a. Taking a bath b. Hand-washing c. Eating right d. Using a tissue when sneezing 2. Actions that can lead to cancer prevention include
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Disease Trends and the Delivery of Healthcare Services Deana Caffey HCA/240 May 12‚ 2013 Melody Lehosit Disease Trends and the Delivery of Healthcare Services Aging and obesity are two components of disease trends in the United States. Studies‚ reports‚ articles‚ and many other forms of information have been conducted or written to see just how these components of disease trends will influence the delivery of health care. If Americans keep indulging‚ we will be the largest country
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