Disease

Impact of Periodontal Disease in Our Lives” Periodontal disease is also referred to as gum disease. It can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. It is a chronic infection that begins around the tooth; also, it affects the bone and gums of the mouth. Periodontal disease can affect from one to all thirty-two teeth. Periodontal disease is preventable, but many people are unaware of the symptoms associated with it. Studies show that half of Americans suffer from chronic gum disease. Today, half of…

Crohn’s Disease was first described by Dr. Burrill B. Crohn in 1932 and is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. “It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition” (“Crohn’s Disease”). Crohn’s disease cannot only hurt and enervating, it can lead to life-threatening complications. Scientists have the belief that Crohn’s disease is caused by several factors. These factors…

1.What is it? Addison’s disease is a rare hormonal disorder and is a significant deficiency of the hormones that is created in the adrenal cortex. Hormones are chemical messengers that keep the body in balance by regulating functions like reproductions or our emotions. These hormones are produced in the adrenal glands, which is located at the top of each kidney. The adrenal glands has an outer part known as the cortex and an inner part known as the medulla. Adrenal glands produce epinephrine,…

This paper will address Parkinson’s disease, from the definition of the disease to the etiology, and pathophysiological process, clinical manifestations, and any diagnostic tests that go into determining if a patient will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer disease is Parkinson’s disease (Rizek, P., Kumar, N., Jog, M., 2016, ¶1). Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that includes motor and non-motor…

Wilson’s Disease Research Essay Wilson’s disease, also called hepatolenticular degeneration, is a very rare disease that only affects about 20,000 people in the United States. Wilson’s disease is inherited when your liver, brain, or other vital organs contain too much copper. The average person starts to form Wilson’s disease between the ages 12 and 23. Copper is a trace metal found in many foods that is very critical in the development of bones, collagen, and healthy nerves. Any excess copper…

According to Kirova, Bays, and Lagalwar (2015), “Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease marked by deficits in episodic memory, working memory (WM), and executive function” (p. 1). Instances that are classified as executive dysfunction are reduced selective and divided attention, inability to reverse intrusive stimuli, and weak manipulation skills. There is evidence supporting that Alzheimer’s happens because of postmortem recognition of pathology in neural tissue.…

Parkinson’s disease was named after an English physician, named Dr, James Parkinson. At first he called the disease “Shaking Palsy”. Soon it was named after the doctor as Parkinson’s disease. In the deep parts of the brain, there is a collection of nerve cells that help control movement. This is known as the basal ganglia. For a person with Parkinson’s disease these nerve cells are damaged and don’t work as well as they should. Some ideas experts have is that low dopamine causes the symptoms of…

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia that affects the central nervous system by causing cognitive problems. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, meaning that this disease gets more severe over time. It is estimated that 700,000 people in this country will die from Alzheimer’s this year, making it one of the highest causes of death in America. As of right now, there is no cure; however treatments are available to help reduce the symptoms of this disease. Alzheimer's is most…

Ecological Effects of Chagas Disease and The Triatominae reduviidae By Billy John Muro For Mr. Jose Maldonado Biol 1307 December 6, 2016 Abstract America Trypanosomiasis most commonly known as Chagas disease (ChD) is caused by a protozoan parasite known as Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease affects 7 to 8 million people worldwide. Current treatments such as benznidazole and nifurtimox are partially effective and cause severe side effects, for this reason there is an urgent need to…

Have your ever missed placed your car keys and went crazy looking for them? This is how people with Alzheimer feel every day. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that causes memory lost, confusion and difficulty understanding questions (Mnt, Oct). This disease has been around for more than a hundred years and received its name from Dr. Alois Alzheimer. In 1906 Dr. Alzheimer performed a cerebral autopsy on one of his patients that was experiencing memory lost and confusion prior her death.…