Diseases and disorders

household. I am one of the five children in the home. I was diagnosed with a genetic life-threatening disease called, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and many other problems such as bronchiectasis, atelectasis pulmonary, chronic sinusitis, pancreatic insufficiency, GERD, hiatal hernia, vitamin E deficiency, and many more. CF is a genetic disease that affects the exocrine glands. Consequently, this disease causes an imbalance at the cellular level between sodium and chloride. As a result, all of my bodily…

moment, there is no cure for cancer; it’s often recognized as a death sentence. Cancer is caused by a genetic mutation in a cell, causing it to divide uncontrollably. Not only cancer, but multiple diseases are genetic, fatal, and incurable. Examples of which include HIV, cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, and many others. Due to this, the question becomes, “Are there safe therapies for correcting genetic mutations?” Ten years ago, the answer would have been a resounding, “No.” However, since…

glimpse into the idea that modern day human diseases that afflict us actually have a significant role in the selection and existence of our ancestors. Before reading this book, I was used to thinking of diseases as disorders that adversely affect a person. While this may be the case for most individuals, Moalem explained in his book that that there’s an underlying connection between various diseases and longevity of a species. He explained how these diseases helped fight against more life…

Thus, when the new gene is introduced in the body, it promises immunity from the fought disease. As a result, gene therapy is more effective than pharmaceutical medicine or surgery. Patients that suffer from diseases that cause seizures, low energy, and muscle aches are prescribed drugs from a health professional to alleviate the symptoms. However, the disadvantage of prescription drugs is that they…

Nearly every disease known to man has the capacity to be treated or further understood through knowledge gained in stem cell research. While humans have come far in preventative measures and treatments for many types of disease, there are still many that take people from their families and friends every year. However controversial, stem cell research has greatly improved our understanding of the human body, and it is that research that will finally lead to the demise of the diseases many suffer…

world of engineering, the fairly new technology CRISPR lives up to its potential. CRISPR is a technology used to scan the patient 's genetic code and search for genetic diseases, it then “erases” the bad gene and replaces it with a neutral one. With this process we can eliminate many deadly genetic diseases such as Alzheimer 's, Diseases that causes the carrier to become blind, and some forms of cancer. Francisco Mojica discovered the gene editing tool in 1993. Although Mojica was the first to…

the need for the mental medicating through interaction rather than the biological medicating through pharmaceuticals. Now psychological medicine is certainly necessary, though; there are Americans all over the nation who require therapy for mental disorders and such, but in Ms. Rankin’s phrasing of the psychology needs of humans she desires a medicine that is interpersonal without drugs but rather just simple human…

researchers have been searching to find a cure for the life-threatening disease, Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Most children are diagnosed around birth from the newborn screening, therefore, this disease takes a toll on the hundreds of children and their families. Families struggle over the stress, emotions and financial problems of caring for children with Cystic Fibrosis. There is still no cure, but patients diagnosed with this dreadful disease are given ways to help proceed with their life using…

after a prolonged illness, such as respiratory failure, cancer, or suddenly and unexpectedly, such as after an injury or sudden infant death. Major causes of child deaths include immaturity-related conditions, including respiratory, cardiovascular disorders, congenital anomalies, and injuries (Stayer & Lockhart, 2016). The death of a child can be difficult for families to comprehend and accept. For parents, the death of a child…

Determinants of Rural Women’s Health for Heart Disease Introduction Heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Australian women (Crouch & Wilson, 2011) and is found to be highest for populations living in remote rural regions of South Australia (SA Atlas, 2015). This paper analyses the patterns and trends in this population group and the different social determinants and lifestyle behaviours that can affect women’s health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death…