Types of Muscular Dystrophies Muscular dystrophies are a family of inherited (genetic) diseases that cause gradual wasting and weakening of muscles (and in some cases‚ of nerve tissue). In total‚ there are 9 types of generally accepted muscular dystrophies - each with its own characteristic age of onset‚ rate of progress etc - and the people affected by them are all characterized by muscle weakness‚ general difficulty in walking and sometimes deformities The most common muscular dystrophy is
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doctor he (or she) might ask you ’What’s wrong?’ or ’What’s the problem?’ A more specialized question is ’What are your symptoms?’ Symptoms are any feelings of illness or discomfort which are caused by a health problem. E.g. If you had the flu (influenza) your symptoms would be a fever‚ a runny nose and I have been coughing. The doctor might also ask ’When did the symptoms start?’ Diagnosis After telling the doctor your symptoms he will tell you the name of your problem. A diagnosis is when a
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HSC Biology 9.4 The Search for Better Health 9.4-6 You have been looking at the different types of diseases that affect the human body and the natural defence mechanisms that maintain health. In this last part of the module you will look at how increased understanding has led to the development of a wide range of strategies to prevent and control disease. In this part you will have the opportunity to: • discuss the role of quarantine in preventing the spread of disease and plants and animals
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Andrographis: Overview of Information & Purchase Alternative Names: A Andrographolide B Bidara‚ Bhunimba C Creat‚ Carmantine‚ Carmantina‚ Chirette Verte‚ Chiretta‚ Chuan Xin Lian‚ Chirreta‚ Chuanxinlian E Échinacée d’Inde F Fa-Tha-Lai-Jone G Gubak H Herba Andrographitis I Indian Echinacea J Justicie K Kalamegha‚ King of Bitters‚ Kalmegh‚ Kariyat‚ Kirta M Mahalita N Nabin Chanvandi P Poogiphalam R Roi des Amers S Sadilata‚ Supari‚ Shivaphala‚ Sambilata T Takila V Vizra Ufar Y Yavatikta Scientific
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Food Policies in China and America Our presentation focuses on the difference in food policies forwarded by the American and Chinese governments as well as the effect of income disparities on food purchasing among the two nations. China’s poor population does not have the resources to pay for quality food‚ so they are forced to purchase inexpensive‚ low quality items. Some people‚ however‚ cannot afford to buy any food. The number of people living on less than $2 a day is approximately 468 million
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With the cooler weather we turn our concerns to the up and coming flu season. Staying well throughout the winter can be challenging. When fall hits we all start thinking about getting our flu shot to avoid catching the flu. People are not the only ones at risk for getting the flu. As it is for people‚ the flu is extremely contagious among dogs as well. For dogs the flu symptoms are similar to our own and also similar to kennel cough. The flu lasts anywhere from two to five weeks. There are typically
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World Health Organization The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was first officially made and put into constitution on the 7th of April 1948. It is said they do good and never bad. In 2009 when the influenza pandemic (H1N1) hit the world‚ the world health organization was accused of spreading "fear and confusion" rather than "immediate information". This resulted in a huge collaboration with other world health authorities and foundations. How did they
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Topic Selected The topic of pneumonia is appropriate for a teaching plan for the older adult population due to the fact that older adults are at risk for acquiring pneumonia. Description of the Teaching Plan The learning objectives for this teaching plan are health promotion and prevention. As nurses it is important to promote good health and prevent disease. One goal for this teaching plan is that students will be able to promote respiratory heath in their patients. Another goal is that
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thought to be triggered by aspirin use. The actual origin of the disease is unknown. Reye’s Syndrome‚ occasionally called Reye-Jacobsen’s Syndrome‚ is known to follow any viral infection. Two of the most common viral infections it precedes is influenza‚ "the flu"‚ and chicken pox. A now-familiar warning on bottles of aspirin‚ most notably Tylenol‚ is not to give Tylenol to a child who is recovering from the chicken pox‚ a fever‚ or any other viral infection. The link between aspirin and Reye’s
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8_Chest Hurts When I Cough (1000 words) Respiratory problems influence the lives of many people. Infections‚ diseases‚ trauma and other impacts may cause the chest to hurt when we cough. The lungs do not have the luxury of taking a break‚ as we must breath every minute of every day. Speak with a medical professional if you have painful or other unpleasant sensations while coughing or breathing. Monitor your experiences to better address any questions that your doctor may have‚ My Chest Hurts When
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