The purpose of this research is to investigate Mark Morris’ life‚ from birth to present day‚ and explore several influences throughout his lifetime. In addition‚ this research will provide an analysis of Mark Morris’ Dance for PD program‚ and the positive effects dance has on individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Morris‚ as a well-known choreographer‚ stood out to me because he created a program solely based on helping others through dance. It is my goal to explain Morris’ life and illustrate how
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The article starts with opening a teen’s eyes to realize that gum disease doesn’t only happen to people’s grandparents. Gum disease is what people call a periodontal disease. Which is a disease that affects the tissues that support the teeth commonly by inflammation. This disease is usually the result of the build up to plague. The article tells of who would be at risk of such things‚ how it works‚ and how to prevent as well as treat it. Many little things can add together to battle one’s teeth
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this article Gorham–Stout disease‚ is a rare disease of unknown origin‚ characterized by massive osteolysis and proliferation of small blood or lymphatic vessels.” This meaning occurs when an over overgrowth lymphatic vessels cause severe bone loss. The bone tissues are destroyed and reabsorbed into the body. This disease goes by many names‚ but its more common name is phantom bone. This rare disease tends to show up mainly in young adults and children. Gorham–Stout disease affects both genders and
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often presents with a "subtle" clinical presentation (Buttaro‚ Tybulski‚ Polgar Bailey‚ & Sandberg-Cook‚ 2013‚ p. 766). Therefore‚ clinicians need to be aware of the risk factors for CKD and screen patients who present with such factors that place them at risk for this condition. This paper will review the clinical presentation‚ diagnosis‚ patient history‚ physical exam‚ and diagnostics associated with the recognition of CKD. Treatment options will be discussed with
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Autoimmune thyroid disease (ATD) is the most common autoimmune disease associated with type 1 diabetes. Therefore‚ a sound understanding of the disease process and how it impacts glycemia is important. ATD may present as Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) or Grave’s disease. HT results in hypothyroidism and is the most common presentation‚ while Grave’s disease results in hyperthyroidism (Kakleas‚ Soldatou‚ Karachaliou‚ & Karavanaki‚ 2015). Specific HLA types in patients with type 1 diabetes are associated
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Tay-Sachs is a devastating disease affecting lysosomal storage. According to McCance & Huether (2014)‚ it is due to a deficiency in the lysosomal enzyme hexosaminidates A (HexA) that’s function is to degrade GM2 gangliosides (fatty acids) in nerve cells. Those diagnosed with Tay-Sachs do not have the ability to degrade this fatty acid and as a result‚ it builds up in the body causing nerve cell toxicity. It is genetically inherited through an autosomal recessive pattern meaning that both parents
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As medicine continues to progress‚ treatment options for once incurable diseases are becoming increasingly more prevalent and effective. Unfortunately‚ treatment options for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease have not experienced similar progress. Current Alzheimer’s treatment remains symptomatic‚ addressing solely the cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer’s while failing to halt the progression of the disease and its neurodegenerative effects. In an attempt to further diverse treatment
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) LSD)‚ a potent hallucinogenic drug‚ also called a psychedelic‚ first synthesized from lysergic acid in Switzerland in l038. Lysergic acid is a white odorless drug‚ a component of the mold of ERGOT. Ergot is a product of the fungus Claviceps purpurea. Th e bio-active ingredients of ergot are all derivatives of lysergic acid. LSD is a semi-synthetic derivative of lysergic acid. Thus LSD is an "ergot" - like substance. The drug evokes dreamlike changes
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through agriculture. Throughout the years‚ a lot of fertilizers were improvised‚ mostly for the comfort of the Filipino farmers. Human urine‚ for example‚ is a well-balanced nitrogen-rich quick-reacting liquid fertilizer. It contains nitrogen‚ potassium and phosphorus and other nutrients depending on the diet. The health risks associated with use of human urine in plant production are generally low‚ that is why it’s an adequate plant fertilizer. On another note‚ Indian tree (Polyalthia longifolia)
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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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