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    Parkinson's Disease

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    Abstract Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder associated with problems such as tremors‚ rigidity‚ slowness of movement‚ and also muscle stiffness (Pinel‚ 2008). Its foundation is based on the implications made by James Parkinson‚ the founder of the brain disorder. Many symptoms can be described within this disorder and to some extent‚ some causes can able be defined. Treatment then becomes easier to invent or find as causes and symptoms are apparent. This research paper will attempt to discuss

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    Makabuhay Plant Extract

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    controlled. Among the leading causes of cancer in Philippines breast cancer ranks number 1‚ with 16 percent of a total of 50‚000 cases resulting in death. The disease has also become the leading cause of cancer for Filipino women with 9‚ 184 deaths among both sexes and an estimated 11‚ 458 new cases in 2010. Breast cancer is a hormone dependent disease. Woman without functioning ovaries who have never received any estrogen-replacement therapy do not develop breast cancer. The female to male ratio is about

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    Sewage Treatment Plant

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    Health risks to consumers from poor quality water can be due to microbiological‚ chemical‚ physical or radioactive contamination. However‚ microbiological contamination is generally the most important to human health as this leads to infectious diseases which affect all populations groups‚ many of which may cause epidemics and can be fatal. Chemical contamination‚ with the exception of a few substances such as cyanide and nitrate‚ tends to represent a more long-term health risk. An example of this

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    Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases The McGovern Institute claims‚ “Brain disorders are among the most serious health problems facing modern society” (“Neurodegenerative Diseases and Brain Injury”). The term neurodegenerative refers to the progressive breakdown of nerve cells (Mandal). Due to the aging population‚ the demand for a definitive cure is on the rise. To date‚ a cure for this condition has not been discovered. However‚ research has revealed preventative measures that decrease a

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    Plant and Diversity Index

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    woodland should have a diversity index of 0.7. An area that is not very diverse‚ like a cornfield‚ might have a diversity index of 0.02 or less. In this investigation‚ each bag of candy represents a different habitat. Each color represents a different plant in the habitat. Materials: Notebook paper 1 small bag of fruit candies 1 small bag of chocolate candies 2 dishes or plastic containers Procedures: 1. Pour each bag of candy into a separate container or dish so you can see all the colors

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    deadly disease‚ the Bubonic Plague (National Geographic). The Bubonic Plague attacks a body system called the immune system. This disease’s structure and function cause this body system to malfunction and will also cause many awful problems and symptoms in the body. Imagine what it would be like if an outbreak of this devastating disease were to occur in the United States today. The Bubonic Plague is a disease that attacks the immune system‚ which is the body system that rights diseases. When an

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    Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease: The Disease of the Century Estimated about fifteen million people worldwide have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Some scientists believe that almost ninety percent of all Alzheimer’s disease is sporadic. Sporadic Alzheimer’s is a type of Alzheimer’s that either men or women of all ages can be affected‚ although most cases occur in people over 65 years of age. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a fatal disease of the brain that affects brain functions such as memory

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    Lyme Disease Essay

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    Lyme Disease and Its Effects on The Body with a Focus On The Immune System. Lyme disease is an infection of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It can be contracted by a bite from ticks‚ along with many other vector-borne diseases. It can affect all systems in the body and can cause significant damage to the nervous system. The disease can be cured through antibiotics‚ but many times it goes unnoticed until it has already done damage. It has a wide range of symptoms because it effects all systems

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    Causes of disease in humans A disease is usually a medical condition that affects the body of an organism. In humans‚ disease is often broadly used to refer to any condition that causes pain‚ dysfunction‚ distress or death to the person affected. In this sense‚ it sometimes includes injuries‚ disabilities‚ disorders‚ syndromes‚ infections‚ etc. The most common cause of disease in humans is via pathogens; microorganisms such as viruses‚ bacteria‚ protozoa‚ and fungi that cause disease in humans

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    Alzheimer's disease

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    Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It’s the most common cause of dementia a group of brain disorders that results in the loss of intellectual and social skills. These changes are severe enough to interfere with day-to-day life. In Alzheimer’s disease‚ the connections between brain cells and the brain cells themselves degenerate and die‚ causing a steady decline in memory and mental function. Current Alzheimer’s disease medications

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