Addison’s Disease Rachel Phelps Addison’s disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency‚ hypocortisolism or hypocorticism) is a rare endocrine disorder in which the adrenal gland produces insufficient amounts of steroid hormones . It may develop in children as well as adults‚ and may occur as the result of a large number of underlying causes. The condition is named after Dr Thomas Addison‚ the British physician who first described the condition in his 1855 On the Constitutional and Local
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compare/contrast the countries on the censorship/free speech within one media form (television‚ films‚ the internet‚ social media‚ newspapers‚ books‚ etc.) or you can use a more general comparison which takes into account multiple media formats. Research and examine the effects of censorship/free speech for governments and citizens. Write a 1‚000-1‚300 word paper‚ discussing the following questions: • What are the differences and similarities between the United States and the other country you choose
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Lyme disease affects thousands of people every year around the world‚ and it has proved that even celebrities can get it. Authors Amy Tan and Rebecca Wells‚ musicians Daryl Hall and Avril Lavigne‚ and actors Richard Gere and Parker Posey have all been diagnosed with this illness. Lyme disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi‚ which has several hybrid strains that lead to this illness. These microorganisms are transmitted to humans through ticks that belong to the Ixodes
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Elder Care Services and Gum Disease It has been said that the mouth is the window the health. In other words‚ problems with the teeth and gums are often an indication of many more severe ailments within the body. By keeping up on your loved one’s oral health‚ you may also be reducing the chances for heart disease‚ kidney disease‚ liver disease‚ and digestive problems. Or‚ looked at from the other way‚ seniors with poor gum health have an increased risk of each of those disorders. Dr. Cynthia Carlsson
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stage of Krabbe Disease are; feeding difficulties‚ extreme irritability‚ declined alertness‚ muscle spasms‚ excessive crying‚ fever with no sign of an infection‚ loss of head control‚ frequent vomiting and delays in normal development. As the disease progresses over time‚ the symptoms become more intense; increased loss of hearing and sight‚ seizures‚ a stiff‚ fixed posture‚ increased loss of ability to breathe and swallow‚ stiff muscles and loss of developmental abilities---Krabbe disease mainly occurs
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Alzheimer’s Disease Most people imagine growing old and playing with their grandchildren. People hope to live a long life so they can share their experiences with the younger generation. They would feel warm thinking about the good old days and sharing the memories with their loved ones. Unfortunately‚ some people don’t get the opportunity to share their memories because of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory‚ thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s
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but it everyone knew how disastrous it was. When a cow first contracted the disease‚ it became violent and could not stand properly. After that‚ the cow developed more symptoms‚ grew weaker‚ and soon died. That was the worst thing about the disease; no cows survived. Today‚ we know that this disease is a Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) called Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)‚ better known as mad cow disease. BSE previously originated from another TSE called scrapie. It started when
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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Creon’s Proclamation ! ! ! ! ! Pierce Luck Political Theory ! 12th The Great Ruler of the Land of Thebes‚ Creon‚ has decreed that his brother Polynieces will not be BURIED. Due to the betrayal of Polynieces he will not be honored with a burial. Heard from a citizen from Thebes‚ Creon stated “Never to grant traitors and subversives Equal footing with loyal citizens‚ but to honor patriots in life and death”. The Law
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Individual Strategy” The stated purpose of this study was to view the practices of some of the one-teacher schools and to determine what may be learned from them. This evaluation will proceed by evaluating the validity and effectiveness of this research in its relation to the following categories within the study. The categories are as follows: the problem statement‚ review of the literature‚ the purpose statement and central phenomenon‚ validity of the data collection‚ validity of data analysis
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Periodontal disease is common in the United States‚ with approximately half of adults over 30 having at least a mild case. Also known as gum disease‚ periodontal disease causes problems as minor as bad breath and as severe as tooth loss. Those with periodontal disease are also more likely to suffer from coronary artery disease‚ although dentists admit they aren’t sure why. Just as diet plays a role in your overall health‚ eating the right foods reduces your risk of periodontal disease and problems
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