Parkinson’s disease (PD) Thesis Statement: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative neurologic disorder/central nervous system disorder that generally develops in older people‚ there is no known cure for PD but it is possible to live a long a fulfilling life. Explanation of Disease 1. Causes and Risks a. Caused by loss of dopamine. b. Risks for Parkinson’s disease are age‚ heredity‚ sex‚ and exposure to toxins. 2. Diagnosis Information c. A neurologic examination
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Parkinson disease What is Parkinson disease? Parkinson disease is a degenerative neurologic condition that typically causes progressive tremor‚ slowed movement‚ muscle stiffness‚ and trouble walking. Eventually‚ individuals may develop behavioral changes. Most people develop symptoms during middle age (around age 56). The condition usually starts with shaking or tremor in one arm. Over time‚ patients may become physically disabled without the ability to perform daily activities. In fact‚ Parkinson
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IS CHILD OBESITY A DISEASE? PRO CHILD OBESITY IS A DISEASE CON CHILD OBESITY IS A DISEASE Child obesity is a disease- On June 18‚ 2013 the American Medical Association voted to recognize obesity as a disease. This puts more emphasis on the health condition by doctors and insurance companies to minimize its effects. Child obesity is not a disease- They say calling obesity a disease would stigmatize a huge population‚ and categorize some people as sick who actually may be healthy. Obesity‚ like
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I. Introduction: A. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive‚ degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and results in disorientation‚ with impaired memory‚ thinking‚ and judgment. People with Alzheimer’s also undergo changes in their behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time‚ becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. This combination of these symptoms
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about Alzheimer’s Disease General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To let the class know more about the Alzheimer’s Disease. Thesis: Alzheimer’s Disease is a common disease for older people and everyone should know what it is. INTRODUCTION I. Did you know that there are over 26 million cases of Alzheimer’s Disease in the world? II. Does anyone know anyone with this disease? My grandfather had this disease. III. I’m going to give you guys some information about this disease so you will know
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Blood Borne Diseases Brennan Welty Kaplan University Outline Thesis: Ending the spread of HIV and blood borne diseases will be hard‚ but if everyone knows the right steps to prevent it‚ these diseases can be stopped. I. Introduction II. 1st body paragraph III. 2nd body paragraph IV. 3rd body paragraph V. Conclusion I. Introduction a. Explain what HIV and Blood borne diseases are b. How these diseases relate to the medical field c. Talk about how to prevent these diseases i. Include
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Effects of Diet‚ Exercise & Cognitive Stimulation on Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease Jake Summers University of Missouri Abstract The purpose of this literature review is to assess the connection between diet‚ exercise and their role on the progression of Alzheimer disease. For this review‚ five articles will be evaluated that contain the research aimed at discovering how proper diet‚ light to vigorous physical activity and cognitive stimulation can positively influence
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Harris High School Irene Joseph Anatomy & Physiology Band 3 December 19‚ 2012 Disease Paper: Alzheimer’s I/II. What is Alzheimer’s and What Causes It? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with memory‚ thinking‚ and social/behavioral skills. The direct cause of it is not yet fully understood‚ but based on studies‚ the disease seems to be a result of the combination of genetic material‚ lifestyle‚ and environmental factors that affect
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Intro: Hello my name is Nick and I am giving my speech on Alzheimer’s Disease. I was thinking of what I could do for a speech. Then I thought I wanted to inform people on something that little know about. Then it hit me. Alzheimer’s Disease it has affected my life so much and I know so much about it. So I am going to tell you how it has affected my life in more ways than one. Before I start I want you to imagine something. Look around you know everyone right? All these faces you see practically
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University of Phoenix Material Diabetes Chronically Diseases Outline I. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolic and endocrine system. A. Cause 1. Type 1-diabetes occurs when the body own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (called beta cells). 2. Type 2-either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. B. Risk factors 1. Type 1 a. People with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and/or impaired fasting glucose
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