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    Alzheimer's: A Case Study

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    Several risk factors increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s including minor, undetected strokes, infection from a virus, an injury to the head; a bad fall, or a car accident, and lastly lifestyle factors such as smoking and poor nutrition (Izenberg, 2000). A minor stroke cuts off blood supply to parts of the brain which causes cells to die, and this results in fibers and tangles of dead nerve cells to develop (Izenberg, 2000; MacGill). Infection from a virus might cause damage in the…

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    Urinary tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in childhood, affecting up to 8 % of girls and 2 % of boys before the age of 11 years. The presentation of UTI varies with age; in infancy, symptoms are often generic including fever, lethargy or irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding, failure to thrive, septicemia and febrile convulsion. Several textbooks mention prolonged neonatal jaundice as one symptom of UTI. Jaundice is very common in newborn babies occurring in…

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    Why Dog Eat Dirt

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    dirt that your dog needs. If you are feeding the right amount of food to your dog with its perfect nutrition, dirt-eating may be a result of a chronic health problem that makes your dog search for more vitamins and minerals. Any deficiency like hypothyroidism or inflammatory bowel disease will make your dog look for cure…

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    Patient description The patient is a 37-year-old Caucasian female with a history of asthma, breast biopsies, contusion to head with LOC, HPV, and Hypothyroidism, who was admitted to the hospital after assaulting her mother and stepfather. She is diagnosed with bipolar I disorder with current or most recent episode of mania. History of present illness Patient states, “I have been suffering for 20yrs, dated a guy for 6yrs and was raped every day. I always put myself in mental institutions for…

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    Gout Essay

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    According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that there are about 6 million Americans who are affected by Gout. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis and can occur in the body when there is too much uric acid in the blood stream (Center for Disease Control, 2016). Uric acid can begin to form when high amounts of purines found in food begin to breakdown and form crystals of uric acid that start to build up in the connective tissues and joint space, this condition is also…

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    Dear Shelly Richards, As of recent, two out of the three data-entry operators have gotten Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or repeated motion sickness. In the future, the company will have to hire more operators, and we would like to prevent them from getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. As per your request, I have put together information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and prevention measures so the work place will be safe for all employees. All the information was gathered from secure sources that are exclusively…

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    the other hand, diseases associated with constipation are of various intensity, varying from psychological conditions like depression, anxiety, to irritable bowels syndrome to various deficiency diseases and various other organ diseases such as hypothyroidism, paralysis, stroke, pelvic muscular diseases, etc. A look at few myths and facts about constipation: Many strongly held beliefs about constipation are without evidence. 1. One should have bowel movement every day: Medical science explains…

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    Methylation is a key biochemical process that is essential for the proper functioning of almost every system in your body. It occurs billions of times per second; it helps repair your DNA on a daily basis; it controls homocysteine (an unhealthy compound that can damage blood vessels); it allows the recycling of molecules necessary for detoxification; and it helps maintain mood and keep inflammation under control. To maintain the proper functioning of methylation you need an optimal level of…

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    Essay On Golden Retriever

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    Introduction Gold Retriever, also known as Gold, is one of the favorite and most beloved of all dog breeds. Known for its loyal and outgoing personality, the Golden Retriever calls many connoisseurs a "perfect dog." Over the years, Gold has changed very little, except that the lighter coat is becoming more and more popular. The golden retrimbers were recognized by the American Kennel Club as a member of the Sports Group in 1925. A mature male golden retriever should stand 23 to 24 inches at the…

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    Write at least a three-page paper discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult diseases to see a loved one go through. The disease affects the brain. There is no cure to Alzheimer’s disease but early detection and with treatment and therapy; it can slow the progress of the disease significantly. Alzheimer’s disease affects the individual memory, thinking, judgment, language, ability to solve problem, movement and also…

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