Hyperthyroidism

Hypertension Introduction Hypertension is the most common condition of vascular disorder. According to recent researches, in the US, nearly 1 in 3 people are diagnosed with hypertension and in most cases patients do not experience any signs and symptoms; as a result it is known as silent killer (CDC.gov, 2014). However, high pressure of the blood against the arteries might cause headache, redness, dizziness or syncope. If left untreated hypertension can cause other lethal health problems (Mayo…

The career that is most interesting to me is Endocrinology. Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system. An endocrinologist monitors the release of hormones into the bloodstream and how it affects other organs. People who require an endocrinologist normally have a type of thyroid disease or a hormone imbalance caused by a number of other diseases. An endocrinologist must be able to identify and create an action plan for any number of diseases. The job of an endocrinologist is to study the…

Pulmonary cryptococcosis typically occurs in immunocompromised patients, such as those with human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Its presence in HIV/AIDS patients is associated with higher mortality [1]. Pulmonary cryptococcal infections have been reported in nonimmunocompromised hosts, including non-AIDS patients [1, 2] and children [3]. Due to advances in the diagnosis and widespread use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids…

Ellen Waters is a 37-year-old female, student, who suffers from depressed moods and panic attacks. According to her current therapist, she presents to be constantly unhappy and has never had long periods of “feeling good.” Ellen’s father has challenges with alcohol and her parents’ marriage never seemed to be going well. Ellen feels that she was emotionally abused by her parents but denies any sexual trauma. Ellen has been feeling sad since she was an adolescent, at age 14 she attempted suicide…

26. In point form list four ways in which photosynthesis and cellular respiration and interdependent. Include the specific stages and molecules for both processes in your answers. 1. The glucose formed during the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis by some G3P molecules breaking off is used to release ATP during cellular respiration. 2. The splitting of water during the light reactions of photosynthesis in Photosystem II produces oxygen that releases into the air as carbon dioxide. The oxygen from…

It can be quite alarming to see clumps of hair going down the drain or coming off in your brush, and it is a good sign that something is going on in your body. Other symptoms are not always easily spotted as they can be put down as symptoms of colds or stress, but hair loss is often an indicator that something more is happening. Following are 4 medical conditions that can cause hair loss. 1. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition where they thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid…

To fulfill Carolyn’s homework assignment. JK feels healthy due to running 2 miles every other day and eating a low fat/high fiber diet three times a day. JK desires to maintain his BP around 120/80, keep his LDL below 129, remain committed to his low fat/high fiber diet and running 2 miles every other day. JK believes that God has a plan for his life but it’s still JK’s responsibility to take preventative measure in caring for his body. He stays up to date on all his vaccinations and…

The periodic table of elements contains about 118 elements, and there are also many trends in the periodic table, such as ionization energy, electronegativity, and many other trends. When Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table, not all of the elements were present. It took many other scientists to discover the other elements. Mendeleev started to notice the patterns in the properties and atomic weights of halogens, alkali metals, and alkaline metals. He created a card for each of the 63…

The human body consists of multiple systems working together to keep us alive and well. These systems include: the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system, urinary system and immune system. Each of these systems has its own role in allowing our body to function appropriately. However, each is interdependent. Therefore, if one system becomes compromised for any reason, other body systems…

accomplished through the use of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The long term prognosis that, if caught in an early stage, there is a 70% chance of survival. Another disease that I had been tested positive for is Hyperthyroidism (congenital), which is located on Chromosome 15. Hyperthyroidism is due a mutation occurring in the gene that encodes the functions of your thyroid. This disease prevents the thyroid from producing specific hormones, but also causes iodine deficiency and an error…