Abstract Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder associated with problems such as tremors‚ rigidity‚ slowness of movement‚ and also muscle stiffness (Pinel‚ 2008). Its foundation is based on the implications made by James Parkinson‚ the founder of the brain disorder. Many symptoms can be described within this disorder and to some extent‚ some causes can able be defined. Treatment then becomes easier to invent or find as causes and symptoms are apparent. This research paper will attempt to discuss
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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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infectious diseases are particularly tragic because they are preventable and treatable. Not surprisingly‚ the poorest and most vulnerable are the most severely affected by infectious disease. Infectious diseases are a major cause of death‚ disability and social and economic turmoil for millions around the world. Poverty stricken countries lack access to health care. Reports show that in nations with the lowest economic status the causes of death are primarily infectious and nutritional diseases. Respiratory
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Huntington’s disease affects the body’s ability to think‚ talk and move. On average‚ the disease develops from 30-50 years old‚ however‚ can develop earlier or later. Specific affects‚ or symptoms‚ of Huntington’s Disease include: Poor memory‚ depression and/or mood swings‚ lack of coordination‚ twitching or other uncontrolled movements‚ and difficult walking‚ speaking and/or swallowing. As the disease progresses‚ eventually the person affected will need assistance performing simple tasks‚ such as
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Hirschsprung’s Disease Hirschsprung’s Disease was named after Harold Hirschsprung‚ a Danish physician‚ in 1886. It is a congenital disorder which means it is present at birth. It is an enlargement of the colon where ganglion cells‚ or nerve cells‚ are not present. This results in improper movement of the muscles in the bowel causing chronic constipation. The only certain method of diagnosis is a rectal biopsy. We will explore the symptoms‚ causes‚ and treatments of this disease. The severity
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Abstract The following paper focuses on Alzheimer’s disease‚ the disease which is a devastating brain disease and is one of the most typical forms of dementia‚ a general term that is most commonly 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
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Parkinson’s Disease Background: Parkinson’s disease is a chronic‚ progressive disorder that affects the motor system. It usually develops in men and women after the age of 50. Sometimes Parkinson’s Disease can be hereditary. Parkinson’s was known in ancient times‚ however it was not officially considered a recognized medical condition until 1817 when Doctor James Parkinson published an essay called essay was called "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy” that strongly encouraged people to study the
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Alzheimer’s disease Written by: Catherine Finney Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline. A neurodegenerative type of dementia‚ the disease starts mild and gets progressively worse. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia‚ a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Alzheimer’s
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Heart Disease Kayla Tusa Adelphi University Abstract This paper is aimed to view heart disease and show the effects that it can have on the person who has it. The points made in this paper will show what heart disease does to the body. It shows symptoms and treatments that are used with this disease. It mainly shows the facts about heart disease. The illness in my family that I feel poses the greatest threat to me is heart disease. Heart disease has been in my father’s family for a
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Kandice Almodovar A&P 2 Hodgkin’s Disease In our bodies we have an immune system that fights infections and other diseases. The lymphatic system is also a part of the immune system. Hodgkin’s disease is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system. It begins in cells of the immune system. It happens when a lymphocyte (usually a B cell) becomes abnormal‚ called a Reed-Sternberg cell. The Reed-Sternberg cell divides and makes copies of itself. The division of the new cells continues‚ making
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