genetic testing for Huntington’s Disease provides the knowledge that might save lives. Huntington’s is a disease that affects the physical, cognitive, and emotional attributes of the human body. (3) It causes progressive deterioration of the brain cells. (7) It forms in the brain, specifically in the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia controls movement, emotion, and thought organization. The disease destroys the cells that are in that part of the brain. Huntington’s Disease is simply caused by genes. (2)
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environmental quality. They can catch the germs you miss and help increase the quality of the air you breathe in your home to reduce the risk of spreading illnesses, or breathing in contaminants that may be unhealthy for someone with a respiratory disease or compromised
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Tyshawn Garlington Mrs.G.Whittington English III 19 November 2014 21st Century: Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles(testes) which are located inside the scrotum.The cells begin to change and grow fast forming a mass or tumor. The cells also invade the bloodstream and lymph systems and spread leading to tumors in other areas of the body. Also it is not clear what causes testicular cancer. Doctors only know that testicular cancer occurs when healthy cells become altered. Compared
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Mitochondrial disease is a disease that is passed from mother to child. The altered functions of the proteins results in this debilitating disease. This disease is diagnosed in 152 babies in the UK per year and 778 babies in the US per year (Spark). Mitochondria are supposed to convert food and oxygen into life sustaining energy. When those mitochondria aren’t working properly, functions of the body which need a lot of energy are affected greatly. Symptoms of this disease may include loss of motor
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Introduction The bio-psychosocial assessment is an important document that develops a plan of action for all the work that follow in the clinical setting. Curtis and Christian (2012) mentions when assessments are conducted effectively, clients gain a better understanding of how they can play a role in their treatment process. Debb and Blitz (2010) noted that to aid patients in positive outcomes, clinicians must formulate a clear conceptualization of how a protracted medical condition affects the
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growth of noncancerous tumors in the nervous system. Unlike Neurofibromatosis type one, this form of the disease does not need an affected family member to be acquired. Neurofibromatosis type two affects only “1 in 25,000 people worldwide,” (“NF2,”) and is much more common in adults, rather than children, which is sadly a relief due to children having less of a pain tolerance than adults. The disease occurs when benign tumors evolve on “the nerve that carries sound and balance information from the inner
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Cancer, the word that everyone in the world is terrified of hearing but everyone has experience with. These days everyone has had a mom, dad, brother, sister, friend, or relative who has been diagnosed with some form of cancer. Some of us have been lucky enough to get to support our survivors while others are left with memories of those loved ones with whom they have lost. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer that has led to the heartbreak of millions in the United States because
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Background: Pneumonia is a disease, in which the lungs become inflamed and congested, reducing oxygen exchange and leading to uncomfortable cough and shortness of breathing. It affects individuals of all ages but occurs most frequently in children and the elderly. Pneumonia in children is the most common cause of death around the world. Historically, in developed countries, deaths from pneumonia have been reduced by improvements in living conditions, air quality, and nutrition. In the developing
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inherited condition. The disease I have chosen are cystic fibrosis which is a recessive disease and Huntington’s disease which is a dominant disease. I will assess the relationship between them both and discuss the impact on individuals of genotypes resulting in development delay of normal body functioning. Also, I will evaluate the support available for individuals with the two chosen conditions. The dominant inherited condition I have chosen is Huntington’s disease. This is a disease that damages certain
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suffer from many different types of diseases all around the world. These diseases vary in many different ways such as the part of the body they effect, how serious they are, and how they are obtained. The human body has five vital organs that are needed to survive. These vital organs are the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and the lungs. One major type of disease that has effected thousands of people all around the world is Coronary Artery Disease. This disease is targeted towards the heart and
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