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Viral Waterborne Diseases
Viral waterborne diseases occur when water is contaminated and that affected water comes in contact with humans. Drinking water can be contaminated by human or animal feces that contain pathogenic microorganisms which cause water borne diseases and viruses. In developing countries four-fifths of all of the illness are caused by water-borne diseases with diarrhea being the leading cause of childhood death. Flood waters can carry many harmful diseases and viruses, including raw sewage, and chemical
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Greatest Threat to the Country - Mad Cow Disease
greatest threat to the country/Mad cow disease Mad cow disease (also called BSE) is getting social attention recently in U.S, I had never heard that term when I was a child. It was first time in mid-1980 that illness was out break in the England. People afraid the mad cow disease, because if people infected there is no cure for the patient. I think the mad the cow disease is real threat for the
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Scheuermann's Disease of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Scheuermann's disease of the thoracic and lumbar spine Scheuermann's disease, or Scheuermann's kyphosis, is a condition in which the normal roundback in the upper spine (called a kyphosis) is increased. Most people with Scheuermann's disease will have an increased roundback (e.g. a hunch back or hump back) but no pain. The name of this condition comes from Scheuermann, the person who in 1921 described changes in the vertebral endplates and disc space that can occur
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Arthritis - a Disease
Arthritis. Arthritis is a disease that in some way effects everyone. Whether you have arthritis or not, chances are, you know someone who does and can see the effect it has on them. There are some common misconceptions about arthritis, types of arthritis, and the causes. There are in fact some different types of the disease that most people don’t know about. One type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It is a degenerative arthritis (a
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Not Just Loss of Memory
This is a 8 page, 10 resource paper discussing Alzheimer's disease, discussing the history, symptoms, diagnosis and hopes for a cure of the disease. Alzheimer's Disease: Not Just Loss of Memory Introduction Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative brain disease, is the most common cause of dementia. It currently afflicts about 4 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Furthermore, Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of mental impairment in
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Crohn's Disease
What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This disease can occur at any time. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal system, from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s can cause other medical problems outside the intestine, including arthritis, skin condition, cancer, kidney stones, and gallstones. Many people that have this disease live a normal life without worries. This disease appears at the age of 15 to 30,
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Heart Diseases
-A- Aneurysm-This term refers to a localized dilation of an artery or chamber of the heart. The behavior and prognosis for aneurysms varies, depending on their size and location. Aneurysms of the heart are usually the result of a prior heart attack. They generally don't require surgical resection. They may result in congestive heart failure and arrhythmias. Aneurysms of the main artery of the body, the aorta, generally require resection once they reach a certain
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Mad Cow Disease
Where’s the Beef Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (B.S.E.), better known as Mad Cow Disease, is a fairly new disease. The disease first reared its ugly head in the mid 1980’s in the British Isles (Wildeman). B.S.E. quickly became an epidemic in Britain. Scientists then believed and stressed to the public that the disease could not be spread to humans because of the species gap (Aiken). Was this fact or wishful thinking? Come to find out, many
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Syphilis - a Sexually Transmitted Disease
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease cause by bacteria. The symptoms are very similar to other diseases like genital warts, pubic lice and other sexually transmitted diseases. Syphilis is a kind of common disease. In 2006 over 36,000 cases of syphilis were reports. The cases were reported in over 20 countries and 2 cities. Syphilis is most common people aged 20-39 years old. It is highest in women 20 to 25 years of age and
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Std - ’selfishness the Disease’ in William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure
Keegan Allan Michal Lewis ENC 4331 Dr. L. Thomas May 20, 2008 STD: �Selfishness the Disease’ in Measure for Measure The prevalence of disease, though not stressed directly, is an issue of importance when addressing William Shakespeare’s play, “Measure for Measure.” At the surface the reader is made aware that there is an abundance of sexually transmitted diseases. The commonality of such maladies is a direct result of the widespread practice of the Earth’s oldest
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South Beach Diet
SOUTH BEACH DIET Developed by a Cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston, South Beach Diet teaches to rely on the right carbohydrates and the right fats (Agatston 3). Dr. Arthur Agatston is an associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He was also elected to serve on the board of directors of The American Dietetic Association Foundation. Dr. Agatston claimed to have created the diet for many of his clients that were suffering
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - an Inflammatory Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease, primarily of the joints, with autoimmune features and a complex genetic component. INHERITANCE Occasional families show a considerable number of cases of this common disorder. A simple Mendelian mechanism could not be proved, however. Indeed, some (Burch et al., 1964) could not demonstrate significant familial aggregation. Lynn et al. (1995) conducted family studies and segregation analyses of RA based on consecutive patients with RA ascertained without regard to family
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Groundwater - What Can the Golf Course Industry Do to Protect This Valuable Natural Resource?
Groundwater: What Can The Golf Course Industry Do to Protect This Valuable Natural Resource? The Ogallala Aquifer, also known as the High Plains Aquifer, is a vast yet shallow underground water table aquifer located beneath the Great Plains in the United States. One of the world's largest aquifers, it lies under about 174,000 square miles in portions of the eight states of South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. It was
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Alzheimer Disease
Paul Johnson, Intellectuals, Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc. First Perennial Library edition published 1990, 385pp. In terms of quality of writing itself, Johnson’s Intellectuals makes for entertaining historical dream. The British author’s intent is to put to test several of the ‘intellectuals’ who exerted cultural and social influence during the Enlightenment period forward to our own time. Johnson writes, “One of the most marked characteristics of the new secular intellectuals was the relish with
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease Subject: Mr. Jones Dx: Alzheimer’s Disease Part one: Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that progressively devastates a person’s memory, ability to learn, make decisions, speak, understand language and continue with their activities of daily living. This disease is made up of seven different stages which range from normal functionality to complete loss of bodily control and eventually death. As I just mentioned this disease is considered terminal and the life span after
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Infectious Diseases
Illness and death from 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
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What Is Thyroid Disease
What is a thyroid gland? How much do people understand about it? The organ is located at the base of the neck, surrounding the trachea. This seemingly insignificant body part plays a vital role in maintaining optimal development and ensuring the balance of an organism's central nervous system. In cases where it malfunctions, endocrine diseases may arise. There are three types of treatment for hyperthyroidism. They are antithyroid drugs (ATD), radioactive therapy (RAI) and surgery
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Food Journal Analysis Number 2: Joe Smith’s Diet
Food Journal Analysis number 2: Joe Smith’s Diet The following is an analysis of Joe Smith’s food intake for one day by using the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) website using a food tracker program. The analysis addresses the serving sizes consumed, which food groups were represented, and adjustments in consumption that should be made since Mr. Smith would like to loose weight. Visual representations are attached
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Interstitial Cystitis: A Little Known Disabling Disease
Interstitial Cystitis: A Little Known Disabling Disease I was recently diagnosed with a condition called Interstitial Cystitis and it has drastically changed my life. I am unable to do basic everyday things that I previously took for granted. I cannot leave my house for extended periods of time. I am unable to walk or be on my feet for more than an hour at a time. The pain caused by this condition is constant and
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Nuclear Power’s Role in Environmental Protection
Nuclear power's role in environmental protection | Nuclear techniques for environmental protection Nuclear power can be an effective tool in reducing stress on the environment. Environmental concerns are high on today's political agenda. People's awareness of the planet's precarious health has been reinforced by scientific warnings that quick, vigorous, and sustained action must be taken if we are to preserve the world in which we live. Public perception and anxiety about acid rain, ozone layer
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General Statement and Guidelines Concerning Aids and Other Life Threatening Diseases
GENERAL STATEMENT AND GUIDELINES CONCERNING AIDS AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING DISEASES What is AIDS? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a communicable, life-threatening disease with no cure at this time. Recognizing that prevention of infection is the best defense against AIDS, Wellesley College believes its primary response to this health threat should be community education about the disease and ways to avoid infection. What Can an Employer Ask About the Medical Condition of an HIV-Positive
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Frequent Complaining About Memory Problems Is an Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease
Frequent complaining about memory problems is an early sign of Alzheimer's Disease. Dana Marseille and Daniel Silverman published their case study entitled "Recognition and treatment of Alzheimer's disease: A case-based review" in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in 2006. From this article points will be drawn to evaluate whether frequent complaining of memory problems is an early indicator of Alzheimer's Disease. Marseille and Silverman (2006) outlined two cases within their journal
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease What is Alzheimer's Disease? The most common form of dementing illness, Alzheimer's 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 Alzheimer's Disease? In AD The nerve
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Alzhimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the brain that leads to the irreversible loss of neurons, dementia, personality changes, memory loss, intellectual slowing, and many other Alzheimer's symptoms. Alzheimer's Disease accounts for about two thirds of cases of dementia. Dementia is a global impairment of intellect, memory, and personality. A case study from a 2006 Science Journal shows that by age 80, 35% of people had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and
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Psychiatric Disorders, Diseases, and Drugs
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses, and to behave normally in social situations. Schizophrenia may have a variety of symptoms. Usually the illness develops slowly over months or even years. At first, the symptoms may not be noticeable. For example, you may feel tense, or have trouble sleeping or concentrating. You can become isolated and
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