Leprosy‚ also known as Hansen’s Disease‚ is a medical condition that basically attacksthe surface nerves of an individual‚ causing a feeling of numbness and lack of sensation. Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This disease is acquired‚ transmitted and spread by common airborne infections such as sneezing and coughing. The most evident primary symptom of leprosy is the appearance of a patch on the skin‚ commonly associated with loss of feeling or sensation. Most people think that people
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well as Mr and Mrs. Frank stayed at his camp. However in October Anne and margot were sent to another camp‚ (Bergen-Belsen concentration camp). At Bergen-Belsen concentration camp a sickness called typhus was going around in March. Typhus is a that disease occurs after bacteria is transferred to humans usually by vectors such as fleas or lice that have acquired the bacteria from animals such as rats‚ cats‚ opossums‚ raccoons‚ and other animals. Typhus is especially
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Raynaud’s Disease Few people are aware of Raynaud’s disease even though it is a fairly common condition. Raynaulds Disease is also referred to as Raynauld’s phenonmenon. Raynaud’s is a condition in which cold temperatures or stress cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to fingers‚ toes‚ nose‚ and ears. This causes these body parts to suddenly turn ice cold and to become a purple or blue color. Later when the blood flow becomes normal the area turns a reddish color and later returns
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Krabbe disease is a rare‚ inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is characterized by the presence of globoid cells (cells that have more than one nucleus)‚ the breakdown of the nerve’s protective myelin coating‚ and destruction of brain cells. Krabbe disease is one of a group of genetic disorders called the leukodystrophies. These disorders impair the growth or development of the myelin sheath‚ the fatty covering that acts as an insulator around nerve
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Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder‚ meaning the body attacks itself rather than attacking a foreign substance. It mainly affects the small intestine. Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease This disease affects differently to people. Celiac disease has more than 300 signs and symptoms; however‚ people with no signs and symptoms are still at risk from some complications. Some people with celiac disease shows no symptoms at all because the undamaged part of their small intestine
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Heart disease Introduction What is heart disease? Heart disease or Cardiovascular disease is an abnormal function of the heart or blood vessels. It can cause an increase in risk for heart attack‚ heart failure‚ sudden death‚ stroke and cardiac rhythm problems‚ thus resulting in decreased quality of life and decreased life expectancy. The causes of cardiovascular disease range from structural defects‚ to infection‚ inflammation‚ environment and genetics. In order to help prevent cardiovascular
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regimen for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia based on clinical practice guidelines and other peer reviewed literature when given a patient case. CAP Clinical Practice Guidelines Mandell LA‚ Wunderink RG‚ Anzueto A‚ et al. Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults. Clin Infect Dis 2007;44:S27-72. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Lower Respiratory Tract Tracheobronchial Tree Lung
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Diet For Renal Patient Fluid & Fluid Control Kidneys help control the amount of fluid that leaves your body. If your kidney disease progresses‚ your kidneys may be unable to regulate the removal of fluid from your body and as a result your doctor may ask you to limit your fluid intake. Too much fluid may cause swelling‚ shortness of breath‚ or high blood pressure. What exactly is a fluid? Fluids are any food that is liquid or anything that melts into a liquid. Examples of fluids include the
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Running head: Confirming Alzheimer’s Disease Confirming Alzheimer’s Disease Carissa Davis Walden University Diagnosis and Assessments 6720 Confirming Alzheimer’s Disease The Forgetful Mail Carrier Han’s is a 66 year old retired government worker that has been dealing with issues related to his memory. Han’s retired at the age of 60 because he could no longer perform his duties at work properly. The problems with his work performance had been an issue for five years before his
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Economic impact of Alzheimer’s Disease: According to data collected in 1991‚ a patient suffering from AD would use $174‚000 during his or her lifetime for treatment. The Alzheimer’s Association suggests that a little more than 70 percent of the patients suffering from AD choose to live at home and 75 percent of the care they receive is from their family and friends. The depressive symptoms experienced by the patient and other neuropsychiatric symptoms greatly affect the quality of life for both
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