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Erdheim-Chester Disease is a fatal and an extremely rare disorder that can affect many different organs of the body. It is characterized by excessive production and accumulation of specific cells whose normal function is to fight infections. These cells, which are called histiocytes, infiltrate the loose connective tissue (lipid-laden macrophages) of the body. As a result this tissue becomes thickened, dense and fibrotic. Multiple different organs can be affected. Unless successful…

Did you know Crohn’s Disease is one of the fastest growing intestinal disease in the US? My paper is going to be about Crohn’s disease. I chose this because over the past years I have had the time to really learn on my own what is like to live with someone who has Crohn’s. I will be going over some of the symptoms, treatments and other home remedies and facts about Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Symptoms can vary depending on the person. The most common…

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the blood that is common in young children is currently incurable and has a high relapse rate amongst children (between the ages of 1-15 years), specifically boys. To elaborate, this disease is the cancer of white blood cells (WBCs) in which the body (depending on the type of ALL) over produces an abundance of immature lymphocytes in the bone marrow altering the immune system (i.e. the immune system becomes susceptible to infections, improper…

multiple), diffuse leptomeningeal or periventricular lesions, vitreous/uveal deposits, intradural spinal cord lesion, and nerve seeking lymphoma (Neurolymphomatosis) (Batchelor, & Loeffler, 2015). Medical treatment: Aside from high-dose systemic methotrexate (MTX), there is little agreement on the best components of therapy for newly diagnosed PCNSL, and there is variation in clinical practice. General principles that guide therapy in patients with PCNSL include the following: both radiation and…

Since 1973, 57 million babies have been aborted in the United States. Most women who do not want a baby usually have abortions. Abortion is a process for terminating a pregnancy. Depending on the baby's size, abortions can be executed by taking methotrexate medications, or surgically. However, it is considered one of the worst ways to get rid of a baby. Everyone has the right to live. No individual has the right to make this decision for someone else. This one decision affects a woman for the…

An autoimmune disease develops when your immune system decides your healthy cells are foreign. As a result, your immune system attacks healthy cells. Depending on the type of autoimmune disease you have, it can affect one or many different types of your body tissue which can cause abnormal organ growth and changes in organ function. There are as many as 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Many of them have similar symptoms, which makes them very difficult to diagnose. It’s also possible to have…

Discussion We have carefully evaluated anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of Mangiferin (NF-κB inhibitor) and its interactions with low dose of NO modulators (L-NAME and L-Arginine) for the treatment of adjuvant-induced experimental arthritis in rats. Maximum anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of Mangiferin was observed in rats treated with Mangiferin 30 mg/kg. Its protective effect was potentiated by combination with low dose of NO modulator L-NAME (10 mg/kg). Treatment…

Juvenile Arthritis Introduction: About 300,000 children under the age of 16 are affected by Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (“Juvenile Arthritis”). Many people are aware of the disease often called “arthritis” which is commonly found in adults. Arthritis is an illness that causes swelling and stiffening of the joints. It wasn’t until just recently that doctors realized children could obtain this disease also. As it was more and more commonly found in children, the term “juvenile idiopathic…

Since 1973, 57 million babies have been aborted in the United States. Most women who do not want a baby usually have abortions. Abortion is a process for terminating a pregnancy. Depending on the baby 's size, abortions can be done by taking methotrexate medications, or surgically. Everyone has the right to live. No individual has the right to make this decision for someone else. This one decision affects a woman for the rest of her life. Once it is done there is no more going back. An abortion…

How to Prevent Medication Errors There are several ways to avoid medication errors in the healthcare setting. Common mistakes made when giving out medications include disorganization, miscommunication among hospital staff and careless errors. In the following paragraphs I will explain in detail how to avoid medication errors and the importance of excellent communication and interpersonal skills among nurses and patients. I will also clarify the reasons for common mistakes made in the hospital…