William Jason Parker BIO 145 April 11.2012 Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating disorder of the brain and “is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States” (Alzheimer’s Association) which has three stages. The first stage referred to as mild Alzheimer’s is marked with frequent memory loss and difficulty in retrieving newly learned information‚ as well as‚ difficulty in problem solving and personality deviations. The second stage is considered moderate Alzheimer’s and
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people that have Parkinson disease appear to be random cases‚ but new studies have shown that specific genetic defects may increase the chances of developing Parkinson disease. Ten “Parkinson Disease Genes” have been identified‚ but only three specific genes have been found to be directly related to causing Parkinson disease. Recent investigations in familial-linked Parkinson disease have found that mutations in α-synuclein‚ parkin and DJ-1 have been clearly linked to Parkinson disease. The mutation
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can lead to tooth decay and gum recession‚ which can lead to gum disease. Smoking and sugary foods can also provoke the issue. If you’re not familiar with gum disease‚ here’s the basic run-down: The More Mild Form of Gum Disease is Called Gingivitis: It’s typically characterized by red‚ swollen and bleeding gums.
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Diagnosis of Celiac Disease A patient who has celiac disease‚ which is triggered by gluten‚ might have thought that it was a “post cibum”‚ after meals‚ problem. However‚ when the patient goes to the hospital‚ the doctor notices the symptoms of celiac disease and asks the patient to perform some examination steps to diagnose celiac disease. This essay focuses on the celiac disease diagnosis procedures that are skin biopsy‚ blood test‚ and intestinal biopsy. The first procedure of diagnosis
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Named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn‚ who first described the disease in 1932 along with colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer‚ Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. When reading about inflammatory bowel diseases‚ it is important to know that Crohn’s disease is not the same thing as ulcerative colitis‚ another type of IBD. The symptoms of these
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In the case of chronic diseases‚ it is hypothesized that the abundance of food and our relative access to it has greatly contributed to the prevalence of many of the diseases we see today. Stated differently‚ our social transition from a hunter-gatherer based lifestyle to a more sedentary and consumer approach has removed certain biological
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SCENARIO OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN INDIA Kidney disease is a hushed killer. Almost 12 per cent of India’s population is expected to be suffering from some form of undetected kidney disease‚ which can cause a total kidney failure that needs dialysis and transplantation. Only 9 per cent of the patients are able to obtain kidney transplant and pay for the treatment. As many people belong to the weaker socio-economic status it is difficult to undergo dialysis which costs around Rs. 1‚500 - Rs 2‚200 per session
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This is a case of a 62-year-old male claimant who is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease‚ type 2 diabetes mellitus‚ essential hypertension‚ and overweight. The claimant works as a Design Engineer. The physical demands of his job includes occasional lifting/carrying from 10 up to 20 pounds‚ occasional reaching upward and downward‚ occasional standing and walking‚ and frequent sitting. An attending physician statement dated 02/02/2015 indicated that the claimant has class 3 physical impairment with moderate
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Peyronie’s disease‚ a severe bending or curvature of the penis‚ can be a devastating condition. Guys who endure from this ailment may just expertise painful erections‚ lack of erectile function‚ and inability to engage in intercourse. In some circumstances‚ shortening of the penis may also occur - an hassle that no man‚ irrespective of how well-endowed at first‚ wants to face. A quantity of options have been developed for coping with these signs‚ running the gamut from taking a "Wait-and-see" approach
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Clear‚ bright eyes; with no discharge. Free moving limbs with no clicks or stiffness in the joints; and no limp or lameness when walking. Healthy‚ glossy coat and skin; with no patches missing or matted fur‚ no dry patches of skin. 2. How is the disease Canine Parvovirus spread? The virus is spread by humans; on shoes‚ clothes and animals; fur‚ paws after having come into contact with infected soil or faeces. The virus can live in soil for up to a year. 3. Give three symptoms of dehydration. Taut
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