Part 2

The retina is a very sensitive inner coat of the eye. It consists of ten layers, which are inner limiting membrane, nerve fiber layer, Ganglion cells layer, inner plexiform layer, inner nuclear layer, outer plexiform layer, outer nuclear layer, external limiting membrane, photoreceptors (rods and cones) and retinal pigment epithelium. Also, it has a yellow spot, called macula, which is the important area for high acuity vision. In the retina, the light rays are converted into electrical signals…

Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't efficiently use the insulin that it does produce or sometimes both. In Type 1 diabetes the body doesn't produce enough insulin, plain and simple. In Type 2 diabetes the body isn't able to use the insulin as effectively as it should and sometimes the body doesn't produce…

store the carbohydrates. Diabetes and cardiovascular disease can result from this cycle. A ketogenic diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates has been found to play a role in reducing and improving certain medical conditions. It is indicated as part of the treatment plan. Epilepsy For some reason, epileptic seizures are reduced when in a ketogenic diet. This is actually the main reason why the ketogenic diet has been formulated. Pediatric epileptic cases are the most responsive to…

Current Medical Investigations Urtica dioica has been found to have medicinal relevance in treating several types of ailments which include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), arthritis, neuralgia and related conditions, chronic rhinosinusitis, cardiovascular disease, and urinary tract infections. However, U. dioica shows the most promise in treating BPH and has several clinical trials to support its use and prove its efficacy (Urtica dioica; Urtica urens (Nettle), 2007). In these trials it was…

why, during pregnancy, some women tend to develop pregnancy "symptoms." On a psychological level, these symptoms include anxiety and stress. The physical aspects may involve abnormal blood pressure or blood sugar levels. According to national stats, 2 to 4 percent of women are likely to develop higher sugar levels during pregnancy. This is a temporary condition called gestational diabetes. While gestational diabetes is fairly common, it is important to keep the sugar level under control during…

Map Analysis Essay Many people like to joke about how Americans are going to keel over die from diabetes or cardiac arrest. These individuals might find it surprising to learn that the US is actually among the countries with the lowest deaths per 100,000 people of “said” conditions. The map shows the mortality rate of humans due to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in the year 2008. Cardiovascular disease refers to an illness caused by problems with the blood vessels, arteries, and veins…

Despite its location, Dot’s Donut Shop was about to get famous. Little to very few people know of Hughesville, Nebraska or let alone heard of Dot’s Donut Shop. The little town of 879 people in central Nebraska was soon to be a town known worldwide but not necessarily for a good reason. It was the first day of Tom Johnson’s senior year. He hated being stuck in a small town with nothing but a gas station, and a rundown donut shop so as you imagine he was ready to get out of here and go to…

The Canadian Diabetes Association and member associations across Canada have and continue to understand the value of funding diabetes research. It is such a crucial step in providing these advances and each year the Canadian Diabetes Association funds Canada’s most renowned scientists and clinicians in their quest for new and innovative developments in the prevention, treatment, and management of diabetes all of which every study and researcher remain the same – to improve the quality of life of…

Diabetes is a very complex disease and catastrophic health problem in the world. There are an estimated 387 million people have diabetes worldwide, by 2035 will rise to reach 600 million (CDC, 2014). In every country have number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing. This significance increase expected to take place in both developing nations and developed nations. According to National Diabetes Statistics Report 2014, points out 29.1 million or 9.3% of the population have suffer from…

genetics and contact with specific environmental factors like viruses might cause the disease. Cause of Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing insulin. Why this happens is unknown. Although, environmental and genetic factors like excess weight and inactivity can trigger the disease. Similarities: Type 1 and type 2 diabetes both can be triggered by genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms…