Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic systems such as stress response, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, fat metabolism, retention of sodium in the kidneys, immune response and regulation of inflammation, bone development, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior. Corticosteroid Therapy Facts The long‐term administration of corticosteroids in therapeutic doses can often leads to serious complications and side effects. Therapy is reserved for diseases in which there is a risk of death
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LeRoith, 2004). Therefore, Diabetes can be caused by little insulin, resistance to the protein insulin or even both. This paper aims to see to research on what causes diabetes, types of diabetes, the incidence and the risk factors associated with the disease. Problems Diabetes is a condition when there is a sharp rise of sugar levels in the blood. The body finds it difficult to deal with the high concentration of the sugar in the blood. Foods, which contain starch or carbohydrates
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In today’s society, eating disorders have been found to affect a large number of people. The disorder does not discriminate against gender, age group, or socioeconomic status although it’s more common in the female gender. The three most common types of this psychological disorder include Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating. Anorexia is found in a person who refuses to eat or eats a minimal amount to cause severe weight loss. Bulimia involves a person who consumes a large amount of food and then
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com/tc/down-syndrome-topic-overview) Here in this study the subject of Down syndrome will be discussed. An attempt to educate on the cause and what the disease is will be discussed and talked about. First of all what is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is according to (Web MD) is a set of physical and mental traits that are caused by a gene problem that happens before birth. In majority of children with this disease they inherit similar traits that cause them to resemble one another. They usually are short and stocky children and are
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3702 Chapter 8 The Central Nervous System Learning Objectives 1. Describe the embryonic origin of the CNS 2. Identify the 5 brain regions & the major structures they contain, including the ventricles 3. Describe the organization of the sensory & motor areas of the cerebral cortex, & the nature of the basal ganglia 4. Distinguish between the functions of the right & left cerebral hemispheres, and describe the significance of the limbic system 5. Identify the areas of cerebral cortex
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Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis Myasthenia gravis is a chronic disease characterized by progressive weakness and fatigue of the voluntary muscles. It is caused by an abnormal breakdown in communication between your muscles and nerves. Although it can affect people of any age, it is commonly seen in females below the age of 40 and in males above the age of 60. While there is no cure, treatment for myasthenia gravis helps relieve its signs and symptoms. A myasthenia gravis diagnosis can be made after your
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Your heart rate should be much higher than your resting heart rate to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Experts agree that improved cardiovascular fitness improves your resting and recovery heart rates. As soon as you begin exercising, your skeletal
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The Effects of Adderall During Exercise In modern society where most people have trouble concentrating, there is a group of people that are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although the drug is intended to help students and adults complete daily tasks, it has been recently been discovered to enhance physical performance during exercise. Although there is a lot more room for research, fatigue is the main physical aspect that
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Osteogenesis imperfecta: The Brittle Bone Disease Kathleen Franco Nebraska Methodist College Introducing OI Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting bone tissue within the human body. The disorder causes a reduced strength in the bone tissue, resulting in multiple and frequent fracturing and possible limb deformities. Osteogenesis imperfecta, also referred to as “brittle bone disease,” and abbreviated as “OI,” can come in a variety of eight types. The types range in
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Cirrhosis and Related Liver Disorders The liver is the largest gland and second largest organ in the human body. It is also the only internal organ capable of regeneration following injury. Located in the abdominal cavity, this reddish brown organ is divided into lobes of different size and shape. The liver plays a critical role in metabolism, digestion, elimination, and detoxification, among other processes. This organ performs a surprisingly large number of functions that influence virtually
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