cognitive functioning such as thinking‚ remembering‚ and reasoning‚ to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. B. Subpoint: According to www.medicalnewstoday.com‚ Alzheimer’s disease is named after Aloysius Alzheimer. He is credited with identifying the first published case of dementia in 1906‚ which was later identified as Alzheimer’s disease. Transition Now that we’ve determined what Alzheimer’s disease is‚ let’s talk about the symptoms of it. II. Second
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Alzheimers Alzheimer’s disease is a disease of the human brain that is characterized by impairment of memory and a disruption in at least one or more thinking functions. Dr. Alois Alzheimer first observed Alzheimers in 1906 with the use of “Auguste D.‚ his patient who had profound memory loss‚ unfounded suspicions about her family‚ and other worsening psychological changes. In her brain at autopsy‚ he saw dramatic shrinkage and abnormal deposits in and around nerve cells.” (Major Milestones in
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Eating cherries lowers risk of gout attacks by 35 percent By: Yuqing Zhang‚ Tuhina Neogi‚ Clara Chen‚ Christine Chaisson‚ David Hunter‚ Hyon K. Choi. Arthritis & Rheumatism; Published Online: September 28‚ 2012 A new study found that patients with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat the fruit. Findings from this case-crossover study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism‚ a journal of the American College of
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[pic] [pic] Alzheimer ’s disease: Not Just Loss of Memory I. Introduction II. Literature Review III. Methodology IV. Data Analysis V. Discussion VI. Conclusion VII. Bibliography
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Alzheimers Disease What is Alzheimers Disease? The most common form of dementing illness‚ Alzheimers Disease (AD) is a progressive‚ degenerative disease that attacks the brain‚ causing impaired memory‚ thinking and behavior. The person with AD may experience confusion‚ personality and behavior changes‚ impaired judgment‚ and difficulty finding words‚ finishing thoughts or following directions. It eventually leaves its victims incapable of caring for themselves. What happens to the brain in Alzheimers
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http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Resources/images.htm I just passed out a blank card to everyone I would like you to draw an analog clock that reads the time 4:45‚ hang on to this piece of paper and I’ll explain it a little bit later. You might be wondering why there is a picture of an elderly woman on the screen. Well‚ that lovely old woman Is my grandmom and she was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about 6 years ago‚ she was my inspiration for this speech . Mayo Clinic
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used for memory loss and the diminishing in mental and physical abilities. It is most frequently diagnosed in the elderly although there have been some cases of the disease affecting people of middle age. There is not one known single cause for Alzheimer ’s‚ however‚ scientists believe that due to the structural and chemical changes in the brain eventually gradually destroy brain cells thus effecting reasoning‚ learning and memory. If it continues to advance‚ the result is body failure. The disease
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Biology Day #2 What is science? 1.A way of learning about our world 2. The collection of knowledge gained from doing science -generates both facts or evicdence and explinations (laws and theories) Look at chap 1 Principles of science 1. All natural phenomena in the universe has a natural explination 2. Develop explinations based on evidence 3. Can only deal with assertions that are testable (falsifale) by scientific inquiry -needs to be repeatable 4. All theories (explinaations)
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Metaphors and t^ethodotogies Metaphors and Methodologies: Living Beyond the Systems Machine By: Julie E. Kendall School of Buslness-Camden Rutgers University Camden‚ New Jersey 08102 U.S.A. Kenneth E. Kendall School of Business-Camden Rutgers University Camden‚ New Jersey 08102 U.S.A. phors because it limits the usefulness of this approach. Fourth‚ analysts should be adequately trained in a variety of systems development methodologies. Finally‚ analysts should use metaphorical analysis in
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chemical imbalances‚ environmental agents & immunologic changes are other theories. HEALTH PROMOTION - NO proven ways to prevent Alzheimers -current research theories: 1. eating balanced diet 2. eat dark colored fruits & vegetables‚ soy products‚ sufficient amts of folate and vitamin B12‚ C‚ and E. 3. walking‚ swimming‚ regular exercise STAGES OF ALZHEIMERS Early (Mild) or Stage I -1st symptoms up
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