for School Age Children at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. March 24‚ 2013 Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus among school age children has increased drastically just in the past several years and
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For the purpose of this essay I will explore the aspects of Type I diabetes mellitus and the effect it has upon a woman and her midwife during the antenatal period. The question I intend to explore and answer is: “What is the role of the midwife in the management of the woman whose pregnancy is complicated by Type I diabetes?” The rationale for concentrating on this question is to address issues and concerns raised during a recent placement in an antenatal clinical setting. I intend to explore
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of Diseases: Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Dr. Moretz HSA 535 Managerial Epidemiology December 14‚ 2013 Analyze the development of T2D in the U.S.‚ and compare its development to developing countries in general. T2D is a progressive endocrine disorder characterized by abnormal secretion or action of insulin‚ which leads to elevated blood glucose. Over time elevated blood glucose results in damage to multiple organ systems. Data from the 2011 National Diabetes fact sheet states
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Pathophysiology of Appendicitis (Ruptured\) ----------------------- Non-modifiable Age: 11-20 yrs old Gender: male (male- female =2:1) Hereditary: tumor formation in the opening of the appendix Modifiable ❖ Diet: People whose diet is low in fiber and rich in refined carbohydrates ❖ Infections:
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the hospital‚ you’ll be okay”. One of the nurses then explained to me that I have been diagnosed with type I diabetes. I could not have imagined that my life would make a complete turn at such a young age.
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Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus (DM) – “a chronic‚ progressive disease characterized by the body’s inability to metabolize carbohydrates‚ fats‚ and proteins‚ leading to hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose level)” (Black & Hawks‚ 2009‚ p. 1062) Epidemiology: Pathophysiology Overview According to Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System‚ “[i]n 2008/09‚ close to 2.4 million Canadians aged 1 yr and older were living w/ diagnosed diabetes (either type 1 or type 2)” making diabetes as one
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Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. (Arteriosclerosis is a general term for thickening or hardening of the arteries.) (Porth 2005) Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances‚ cholesterol‚ cellular waste products‚ calcium‚ and fibrin‚ and can develop in medium or large arteries. The artery wall becomes thickened and looses its elasticity. (Fraser 2000) The wall of an artery
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Pathophysiology Predisposing Factor: >Age (8 years old) >Herido-Familial Disease Virulent Microorganism Precipitating Factor: >Air Pollution >Dust Microorganism enters to the nose through inhalation Passes through Larynx‚ Pharynx and Trachea Microorganism enters and affects both airway and lungs Bacteria will lie on the alveolar sacs in the lungs Sacs swell fill with fluid exudates Inflammation of the lungs
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Psoriasis Pathophysiology Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting millions of people. It affects 2 to 3% of the Caucasian population‚ usually in individuals between 15 and 30 years old. (Liu‚ Krueger‚ & Bowcock‚ 2007). There are several different forms of the disease. The most common type is chronic plague psoriasis. It presents itself as silvery-scaled patches usually on the knees‚ elbows‚ lower back‚ and scalp. Outbreaks can be triggered by infection‚ such as strep throat
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Diabetes Assignment This assignment will be looking at the pathophysiology of Type 1 diabetes‚ the effects this has upon Carol in terms of symptoms and how it may affect the developing embryo and foetus. What is Type 1 Diabetes? Diabetes type 1 is an organ specific autoimmune disease which develops in the pancreas and islet cell antibodies when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin producing beta cells (Nelson-Piercy‚ 2005). This affects the metabolism of fats‚ proteins and
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