The Onset

Introduction In vertebrates, reproduction is primarily controlled by the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis. The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons in the hypothalamus are key regulators of the hypothalamic neuroendocrine system mainly though the synthesis of GnRH (Moenter et al., 2003). The decapeptide GnRH is released from the hypothalamus in a pulsatile manner, and the amplitude and frequency of these pulses change throughout the estrous cycle (McCartney et al., 2002; Moenter et al.…

There are two major types of diabetes. One is insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile-onset diabetes which is usually called type 1 diabetes and the other non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or maturity-onset diabetes which is usually called type 2 diabetes. 1. Beginnings In 1552 B.C, Hesy-Ra who was an Egyptian internal medicine doctor recorded frequently urination as a symptom of a incomprehensible disease that also caused weakness. Also around this time, ancient healers…

Hepatitis A According to the author, the initial symptoms of hepatitis A are generally related to Hippocrates. Hepatitis A outbreaks were first reported in the 17th and 18th century and were linked to Military campaigns. Initially, Hepatitis A was known as infectious hepatitis and was epidemiologically differentiated from Hepatitis B in 1940. Hepatitis B compared to Hepatitis A has a prolonged incubation period. However, the establishment of serologic tests permitted ultimate diagnosis of…

Daryl reported that before the event he had no earlier symptoms. The increased stress and psychological trauma are what primarily caused the onset of bipolar disorder, which typically manifests itself 50 percent of the time before age 24 (National Alliance on Mental Health, 2016). According to the DSM-5 Bipolar Disorder is diagnosed if the individual displays five or more symptoms associated…

acquired associated intestinal abnormalities (1). The environmental trigger in question which sparked the problems was the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. The 12 children all had a diagnosis under ASD, but for 8 of the children the sudden onset of symptoms related to that of ASD was linked to the administration of the MMR vaccine, based on the parents’ testament (1). Wakefield doesn’t directly state that vaccines caused the development of ASD symptoms in the children, but strongly…

Recommended Testing Lactate Level Blood Cultures X 2 (Different Sites) - Prior to initiating antibiotics Culture Surgical Site and Gram Stain Complete Blood Count with Differential (CBC) Complete Metabolic Profile (CMP) Blood Glucose Monitoring Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Nectrotizing Ratio (INR) Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Urinalysis (UA) and Culture CT Abdomen/Pelvis Radiograph of Right Lower Extremity The given scenario leads this writer to pursue aggressive…

get when they are old, most people that have it are in the ages of 65 and older. A lot of cases of dementia come from alzheimer's almost between 60-80 cases. Alzheimer’s normally hits older people just randomly because they do not catch the early onsets of the disease. You do not just randomly get it most the time you start with an early set of alzheimer’s and this process starts between the age of someone's early 40’s and 50’s. Alzheimer's is a disease that causes memory loss and progresses…

Introduction Genetic screening is a form of medical test that determines alterations in chromosomes, proteins or genes. The findings of genetic testing can reject or confirm suspected genetic condition or aid in identifying individual’s chance of passing or developing a genetic disorder. Currently, over one thousand genetic tests are in use, and more are emerging. Various methods can perform the genetic screening. For example, (1) Biochemical genetic tests which study the activity level or…

This article will describe John Nash’s development and causes of schizophrenia. Besides, both the movie A Beautiful Mind and the study Cognitive therapy for people with a schizophrenia spectrum diagnosis not taking antipsychotic medication: An exploratory trial published in 2011 by Morrison et al. found that Cognitive Therapy (CT) could help treat schizophrenia without the usage of antipsychotic medications. This movie attempted to portray psychology and schizophrenia in a positive manner.…

the real life aspects of Alzheimer’s from the patient’s point of view. Still Alice is the story of Dr. Alice Howland, a distinguished professor of cognitive psychology at Harvard and a reputable expert in linguistics. She finds out she has early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Even though this novel is very moving and enlightening on Alzheimer’s disease, in my opinion, the author should give more support to Alice and her family by PSW, an alternative diet, and community support. After the…