Alzheimer’s disease Classification and external resources Comparison of a normal aged brain (left) and the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s (right). Differential characteristics are pointed out. ICD-10 G30‚ F00 ICD-9 331.0‚ 290.1 OMIM 104300 DiseasesDB 490 MedlinePlus 000760 eMedicine neuro/13 MeSH D000544 GeneReviews NBK1161 Alzheimer’s disease (AD)‚ also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease‚ is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease‚ which worsens
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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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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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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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Cushing Disease Causes: Cushing’s disease is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to excessive levels of the hormone cortisol. This disease in comparison is rare and the most commonly affected victims by this disease are adults aged 20 to 50. It’s estimated 10 to 15 of every million people are affected each year. Symptoms: Symptoms may vary‚ but most victims have upper body obesity‚ rounded face‚ increased fat around the neck‚ and thinning arms and legs. Children
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Heart Disease Stent and Angioplasty: A stent is a mess tube used to treat narrow or weak arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body). The stent is placed in the artery as part of an Angioplasty procedure. Angioplasty restores blood flow into narrow or blocked arteries. The stent helps to support the inner wall of the artery after the angioplasty. Doctors also place stents in weak arteries to improve blood flow and prevent arteries from bursting.
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Pregnancy and Zika Virus Disease Zika virus disease‚ or Zika‚ is an illness that can spread to people from mosquitoes that carry the virus. It may also spread from person to person through infected body fluids. Zika first occurred in Africa‚ but it has recently spread to new areas. The virus occurs in tropical climates. The location of Zika continues to change. Most people who become infected with the Zika virus do not have serious illness. However‚ Zika may cause birth defects in an unborn baby
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stemmed from the fall in expensive commodity demand. UK has become a net export of oil and Pound got appreciated. The rest of the industry left the market and firms started cutting their cost of human resources. Since then the term of “Dutch Disease” assign to those with heavy reliance on their supply of natural resources that downturn the non-resource aspect of economy. The Export–oriented manufacturing system is divided to two parts; More competitive sector-normally energy sector- grow faster
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Alzheimer’s disease Senile dementia - Alzheimer’s type (SDAT); SDAT Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer’s disease (AD)‚ is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory‚ thinking‚ and behavior. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors You are more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease (AD) if you: * Are older. However‚ developing AD is not a part of normal aging. * Have a close blood relative‚ such as a brother‚ sister
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