not recommended and should only be used in short-term when PEG or PRG placement is hazardous. Major limitations of the studies were the use of less rigorous study designs such as observational studies with a small sample size. Conclusion: Further research should aim to produce enteral nutrition guidelines with recommendations about the indication and formulation of enteral nutrition‚ and use improved study methodologies to indicate the benefits of enteral nutrition on ALS patients. (Abbreviations:
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Essay: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 In today’s society‚ there are a number of chronic diseases and illnesses that affect the health and wellbeing of Australian’s each year. Diabetes Mellitus along with its complications create a significant impact on Australia’s health status as a whole (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2010). Diabetes Mellitus has proven to be one of the contributing factors to other causes of morbidity and mortality‚ resulting in being named one of Australia’s National
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sources are original works or raw data without interpretation or pronouncements that represent an official opinion or position. (Cooper‚ D. R.‚ & Schindler‚ P. S. (2014). These sources will contain unfiltered information that was gathered from primary research such as obtaining questionnaires from consumers. Secondary sources are compilations of the primary sources that may or may not have been discussed elsewhere. When consolidating this information a researcher must conduct a source evaluation to validate
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Type 2 Diabetes- Written Response 1- Cause of the disease There is no singular cause of type 2 diabetes. However‚ there are certain factors that are known to contribute to the development of the disease. One of these factors is genetics. It has been proven that people with a family history of diabetes have a higher risk of developing the disease than someone who doesn’t. Age is also an important factor. The older you are‚ the greater the risk of type 2 diabetes developing. (Diabetes Australia‚
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Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes Yvonne Gill Com/156 November 30‚ 2012 John Likides Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes There have been studies on the risk of type 2 diabetes and how the risk of getting type 2 diabetes can be successfully reduced by changing lifestyle habits (Tuomilehto et al‚ 2001). The most favorable dietary option for persons with diabetes has long been a subject of debate. Nutritionists have been trying to find a healthy eating plan that works for people with type 2 diabetes
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Different Types of Dementia Explained By Laura Luckett | Submitted On April 14‚ 2011 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest The term ’dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected
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Type 2 diabetes is caused when enough pancreases are not producing the insulin to keep the blood glucose level normal or when the insulin resistance produces the body is not able to use. A specific identification cause for a type 2 diabetes is unknown however there are factors which lead developing the conditions. A fat distribution is one of them‚ if individual’s fat is stored in their abdomen it is likely that they have a condition is larger comparing to the body fat found somewhere in the body
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In a type I fracture‚ the epiphysis is separated or slipped from the metaphysis.1 The germinal cells of the growth plate remain with the epiphysis‚ and the calcified layer remains with the metaphysis. (Physeal Injuries) Type I fractures occur most commonly in the distal tibia and fibula‚1 but are uncommon in the wrist‚ accounting for only 8.5% of all Salter-Harris fractures. (Ped.Distal) Upon examination‚ and athlete will be point tender over the growth plate which warrants a referral to an orthopedist
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My desire to obtain information related to the causes and effects of diabetes has been of interest to me because of my own experience with Type II diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 2001. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar‚ starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery‚ although both genetics and environmental factors
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Severe complications can occur from this in both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. These issues can lead to both prolonged and severe complications. In Type 1‚ glucose is not able to enter the cells and a series of acute complications can occur; including hunger‚ weight loss‚ excessive eating‚ and a diabetic coma which can be fatal. In Type 2 some glucose enters the cells‚ but at a very slow rate. Weight gain can occur in this instance because there
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