example‚ genetic disorders‚ hepatitis viruses‚ alcohol abuse‚ obesity‚ and diabetes.2 Damage to the liver may result in scarring or cirrhosis over time‚ which could lead to liver failure and an increase risk of mortality.2 Signs and symptoms of liver disease may include jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)‚ abdominal pain and swelling‚
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older adults who suffer with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer is an irreversible cognitive memory loss disease that is currently the leading cause of dementia. The disease is said to be more common on adult in their mid 60’s however early signs of the disease have been identified on individuals has young as 30. Memory loss‚ unpredictable behavior and abnormal language problems are just some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s‚ a person with advance stages of the disease are totally depended on others. They
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Huntington’s Disease Garry Estrada University of Phoenix PSYCH/575 February 6‚ 2011 Rex Philpot‚ Ph.D. Huntington’s Disease The human body in its ability to function properly is comprised of the central nervous system‚ the peripheral nervous system‚ and the autonomic nervous system‚ which is a “branch of the peripheral nervous system” (Carlson‚ 2010‚ p. 97). The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system make up the primary controls that command all
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Huntington’s disease is a hereditary brain disorder that is progressive in neurodegeneration; which means‚ there is a loss of function and structures of one’s neurons. In the long run it results in the loss of both mental and physical control. The disease affects muscle coordination‚ cognition and behavior. It used to be known as Huntington’s chorea because it is the most common genetic disease that is the cause of abnormal twitching. Huntington ’s has an intense effect on patients‚ as individuals
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Wilson Disease Introduction Wilson’s Disease‚ scientifically known as Hepatolenticular Degeneration‚ is an inherited disorder in which extravagant measures of copper accumulated in the body. In spite of the fact that Wilson’s Disease starts during childbirth‚ symptoms usually happen between the ages of 6 and 40. Indications can be serious‚ for example‚ liver ailment‚ or minor such as dribbling and trembling. This paper will clarify the following about Wilson’s Disease: the history‚ causes‚ symptoms
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COPD Respiratory disease paper Jean Izean HCS/245 May 25‚ 2015 Tynan Mara There are various forms of respiratory disease that not only debilitate‚ but claim the lives of millions of Americans each year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ Tuberculosis‚ Lung cancer‚ Asthma‚ emphysema‚ and bronchitis are just a few of the common respiratory infections that disrupt the functions of organs and tissues responsible for providing oxygen to the body. In this paper I will discuss Chronic obstructive
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Crohn’s Disease Shauna Griffin Immunology Spring 2016 April 23‚ 2016 Dr. Turner Crohn’s disease‚ also known as Ileitis‚ is a chronic‚ inflammatory disease involving the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The main purpose of the GI tract is to break down food in order to allow the nutrients to be absorbed effectively. This is extremely important to the body’s functioning and overall performance. The GI tract is essential for energy‚ growth and repair and it is because of these reasons that Crohn’s
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Lyme disease Research Paper Every year 300‚000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Lyme disease. That’s about the number of people living in Tampa‚ Florida! Lyme disease is a disease that was only discovered about 30 years ago‚ so it is not very old. It also comes with an unusual symptom‚ but Lyme disease is treatable easily with antibiotics or an alternative treatment. This disease is also being studied all over the country. We are still researching to find out more about this interesting
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icing on a cupcake the demonstrator will describe how to do so‚ allowing an auditory learner to learn. So both a visual and auditory learner can benefit from demonstrations. Now to group discussions and how both visual and auditory learners can use group discussions to help in there learning processes. Group discussions
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Alzheimer’s the Killer Disease Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that destroys a person’s mind and eventually their body. Alzheimer’s Association said‚ “Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading death in America. Recent studies say it’s becoming the third way people over the age of sixty-five tend to pass away from”. This illness is sweeping the United States and are killing our older citizens. This disease is spreading around the United States and many people do not understand all the symptoms
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