Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Physician assisted suicide, euthanasia, and withdrawal of life support are the topics of a controversial discussion in the medical field. Many physicians do not believe in PAS because it is against their morals. The patient’s family may also advocate for end of life care, but that is ultimately the patient’s decision. There are now five states that participate in the Death with Dignity act within the United States. Physician assisted suicide is a highly controversial topic since it was first…

medical clinic, the doctors performed various step on the anxious young adult. Hawking described the test as an endless task that he thought would never end. Unfortunately everything went downhill from there. The doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS for short. This was very devastating for the Hawking family and especially for Stephen himself. This didn't stop him though. He continued to persevere and finish his ongoing studies at university. One of his many…

“Love each other or die” (Albom 163). If the people in this world were to love each other, the world would be a much better place. The world is filled with hate and anger. If hate and anger were replaced by love and compassion, the lives of the people in this world would be enhanced. Lessons of life and death are both taught by the book Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom, and Shel Silverstein’s short story The Giving Tree. Both works of literature give perspectives on life in different ways.…

There are hundred kinds of diseases in the world, which can not be cured by current human medical remedies, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), brain tumor, and some mental diseases, etc. For those people who get those diseases will not find an effective way to rescue. The only thing that a doctor can do is to use a palliative care to prolong patients’ time of survival.…

Protein aggregation is the process whereby proteins are misfolded. It is a phenomena that has been widely discussed in the scientific community over the recent years as it can lead to detrimental effects on our health such as neurodegenerative diseases. In this essay, I will be discussing the structure of a protein, its role in the human body as well as protein aggregation and the negative consequences it has on our health. Proteins are large molecules, also known as polypeptide chains which are…

Since Oregon passed its “death with dignity” law in 1997, four more states have followed suit in giving patients diagnosed with terminal illness the “right” to a hastened death. On the other hand, several states, including California, have proposed but failed to de-illegalize it. This issue has proven to be very controversial--- igniting decades of heated debates, dividing legislators, organizations, and families between “pro-life” and “pro-death,” and shaking the very foundations of the…

to supplement the retirement, as well as disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act(Bryan, 2004). The program targets individuals aged 65 years and above and the young persons with end stage renal problem, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and other disabilities as specified. Notably, Medicare serves a higher number of elderly people and the young more than any other health program in the United States. Medicare has had significant impact since inception. Medicare is…

Since the beginning of humanity, our actions as humans have been propelled by a single universal fear that shapes nearly every decision we make: death. Our most basic primal instincts are based on the singular idea of self-preservation, so our need to prolong our own lives as much as possible even as we continue to live is hardly surprising. However, death is unavoidable in the grand scheme of things, and some are forced to accept this fact long before they are actually faced with their death.…

However difficult life may be, there is always something you can do and succeed at,” said Stephen Hawking. Stephen is one of the most brilliant scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Hawking is most known for his work in black holes, and cosmology. He also done many other things as well, he has written many books, and has taught as a professor at several universities. Stephen Hawking was born on January, 8, 1942 in Oxford, England. His parents were both well educated, and knowledgeable…

unable to do anything on your own. Thinking about old memories and just wishing for the chance to relive those happy moments when you are capable of doing the simplest jobs on your own. That is exactly how a person feels when they have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ALS is a fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells, which control one's muscle movements. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy(CTE) is a degenerative disease that occurs when one…