Dementia pugilistica

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is inherited disorder that affects the lower motor neuron in the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord and brain stem resulting in progressive weakness of the skeletal muscles [1]. It is considered as one of the most common autosomal recessive diseases and leading genetic cause of death during childhood [2]. The primary cause of SMA is mutation of the spinal motor neuron 1 (SMA1) while the severity of the disease is determined by the number of identical spinal…

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that involves motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. ALS is considered to be one of the most common progressive neurological diseases, affecting approximately 20,000 individuals in the United States in a given year (Fried-Oken et al., 2006). Etiology of ALS remains unknown; however, there appears to be an existing genetic component associated with this disease. Changes in speech are first seen in patients with bulbar onset…

Nerve cell degeneration that occurs in AD (as shown in Figs. 4 & 5) reflects in a great way symptoms that the individual experiences. Typically, nerves degeneration occurs first in the brain area responsible for learning and memory, and gradually spreads to cells controlling other aspects such as thinking, judgment and behavior. Eventually, damage reaches nerve cells that control and coordinates movement. Figure 4 Brain from normal elderly person (upper left and right)vs. brain of…

Alzheimer's Care: The Stages of Alzheimers Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of dementia that erodes the memories and cogntive skills of tens of millions of Americans every year. While this degenerative brain disorder follows a standard path of progression, no two seniors will have the same experience. For those providing Alzheimer's care, it is important to understand the stages of the disease, although there are a number of factors that impact the speed at which a person will go…

There are three stages of alzheimer's, early stage, mild to moderate, and severe alzheimer’s. Learning, memory thinking, and planning is affected in the early stage. Speech and comprehending speech is affected in the moderate stage. In the severe alzheimer’s stage, the individual is unable to recognize family and loved ones, unable to care for themselves, and lose ability to speak. Scientists have been exploring if alzheimer’s can be prevented in health and lifestyle factors like exercising,…

People often take their ability to see for granted. Vision allows a person to appreciate surroundings, makes it easier to perform tasks, and in general, do more, even the dangerous. However, like every other part of the body, the eyes are at risk of impairment resulting in loss of vision. Ageing comes with bodily dysfunctions. Arthritis, hypertension, and memory loss are all examples. So, too, is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which leads to gradual central vision loss. It might be…

First, you said only one eye has leukocoria in this infant. Leukocoria is a common clinical feature of retinoblastoma, and this indication is usually a late sign of the disease (Balmer et al., 2006). Retinoblastoma can be either a hereditary disease and a nonhereditary disease. Generally, 60% of the cases of retinoblastoma are nonhereditary, with the remaining 40% being hereditary. Usually, 25% of the hereditary cases have family disease history, which is what we have in this case (NORD).…

Psoriasis on scalp (Scalp Psoriasis) is an inflammatory and persistent disease. The main causes of this disease are not yet identified but it is believed that it is slightly hereditary. The common reasons are lack of personal hygiene, repeated use of blow dryers and some fashion products. It takes several years to show up on the scalp. It is mostly seen in adults compared to children. It is seen in both sex but little more in women compared to men. Scalp psoriasis takes place in three phases.…

functions. Another thing that is common between them is that they are progressive disease they get worse over time. Diffferences PARKINSON Parkinson’s disease is primarily a movement disorder that can eventually result in memory problems and dementia in about 50% of patients. Many individuals with Parkinson’s will never have memory problems during the course of…

would you feel if you were unable to effectively communicate your feelings and emotions? Would you become frustrated, depressed, or even angry? Alzheimer’s disease affects numerous people, in fact one in ten people age 65 or older has Alzheimer’s dementia. Alzheimer’s causes memory loss and gradually diminishes a person’s ability to communicate; therefore, learning how to effectively communicate with those who have Alzheimer’s is very important. Good communication with an Alzheimer’s patient can…