Alzheimer’s Disease: A Critical Review Abstract Alzheimer’s illness is a neurological disorder that results in the loss of the cells of the brain and causes loss of memory as wells as the cognitive decline. The disease is classified as the principal cause of dementia, which accounts for 60 to 80 per hundred of death in the US[1]. In the year 2013, it was reported that over 6.8 million individuals in the US alone had been established to be suffering from dementia. Out of these, over 5 million have diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is expected to double by 2015 if nothing much is done to prevent it. Its symptoms at the initial stage are always minded but get severe with time and are hard to detect at the first preventable stage[2].  The result of the study indicates the Alzheimer’s disease is not much related to any genetical history but rather other physical and psychological condition which could have affected the victim or the patient in the past. The study, however, finds out the clinical implication of this disease is…

Winter Diseases Introduction: Cough, colds, and flu are related to this group of diseases, which are common in winter. The symptoms of these are more exacerbated, the value they all have is that they have upper respiratory tract. Namely the nose, ear and throat etc. Since all of these have never happened to us, they can be easily identified, before they can be corrected before they know the correct cause. It is usually of no use for mucus, blood and urine tests to diagnose them, though this practice is very good. It is good to know that they have no distressing effects, once human is healthy. On the go, I don’t even remember if they ever were. Why do you get colds in the winter? Since their cause is uncertain, their ultimate cure is neither known nor is there any specific method for them. Most of these problems are caused by a virus, which is a very small worm, which cannot be seen even by ordinary microscopes. Despite the most critical alphabets and sensitive tests, only less than half of…

COMMON SEXUAL DISEASES FOUND IN ESCORTS Escort! What comes through most people’s minds when they hear that word is usually associated with immorality and sexually transmitted diseases. They could be right, but what most people don’t realize is, being an escort does not necessarily mean one must have sexual relations with their client. Having said that, we cannot rule out the fact that some clients who engage themselves with escorts always want extra services, which is sex. It is usually very risky health-wise to engage in sex with strangers who one is not familiar with their health history. Some of the diseases one should look out for include; Genital Warts Also known as HPV, It is a virus, which is transmitted through sexual intercourse. Symptoms come in the form of small sores around the genital areas, which are itchy but not necessarily painful. It could take up to 6 weeks to develop after being infected to approximately six months. Most escorts don’t even know they have the disease. HIV and AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus, just as if the name may…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) COPD is a common lung disease. The condition makes it hard to breathe due to reduced alveoli spaces. COPD s of two types; chronic bronchitis that involves a long-term cough with mucus and emphysema that involves damage to the lungs over time. The emphysema is a pathologic diagnosis characterized by enlarged airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. The condition results in a dramatic decrease in the alveolar surface area available for the exchange of gases or respiration. Moreover, the loss of the alveolar associated with the disease results in narrowing of the airway as they are responsible for the support of the airway structures and this further limits airflow. The primary cause of emphysema is long term exposure to the irritants that result in the damage of the lungs and airways (Postma et al., 2015). In most nations all over the world, cigarette smoking is the leading cause. The pipe cigar and other forms of tobacco cause the disease, especially when they get inhaled. In the scenario, the 64-year old man had a history of…

Coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease remains an issue of concern in the global healthcare context.  The morbidity and mortality rates of coronary artery disease patients manifest the essence of disease complexity and extremity (Menotti et al., 2019).  The prevention criterion for the coronary disease should focus on the indicators of morbidity and mortality purposely to ensure positive results are obtained. Morbidity indicators Morbidity is the condition of being diseased. It is determined by diverse factors cited as the morbidity indicators. In the context of the coronary artery, age is a pertinent indicator of the disease morbidity.  Adults are more subjected to the disease compared to children based on immune system strength between the age brackets. Furthermore, sex is another core morbidity indicator of coronary artery disease (Rajabi et al., 2019). The disease manifestations differ between sexes. Females are more likely to contract the disease than their male counterparts.  Smoking is another morbidity indicator of coronary artery disease.  Smokers are likely to contract the disease faster than non-smokers. This is a clear indication of reduced cases of coronary artery disease…

MEDICAL CANNABIS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CROHN’S DISEASE Blinding headaches? Excruciating abdominal pains? Diarrhea and fever? You may be suffering from Crohn’s disease. GreenBridge Medical, a team of family medicine physicians and cannabis specialists in Santa Monica, CA, will bring relief and offer quality care in the management of your condition. Crohn’s disease is a debilitating condition affecting the digestive tract. It is characterized by excruciating abdominal pain, diarrhea, extreme fatigue and rapid weight loss. It significantly impairs the sufferer’s day to day activities and undermines their quality of life. Symptoms Abdominal pains and cramps Diarrhea Fever Bloody stool Loss of appetite Mouth sores Fistula Skin disorders Migraine Painful joints Eye infection Liver and Bile duct infections Crohn’s disease has no cure, but various treatments reduce the suffering of patients and may even offer long-term remission of the disease in some patients. With proper therapy, many patients can lead a reasonably healthy life. Causes The cause of Crohn’s disease is mainly unknown, although some deficiency of the immune system and heredity probably plays a part in its development. Treatment and…

Alzheimer’s Disease International Care Home Dementia relates to a group of infections and symptoms that often affect the thinking and the memory of individuals to the extent that they could end up interfering with the daily lives of the affected individuals (Langa, 2015, p.5). This condition is often believed to be caused by the loss of nerve cells as well as their connection with the brain. Some are linked to excess deposition of proteins in the brain. A majority of the elderly, particularly in the United Kingdom, are affected by dementia characterized by memory loss, lack of concentration, and general confusion.  In the UK, several initiatives have been undertaken to care for the elderly living with dementia in various care homes within the UK (Kaitin, 2015, p.8). This paper is aimed at the evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease International which is one of the intergovernmental Care homes in the UK, and to determine the role of the organization in caring for the Adult Elderly living with dementia within the society. Alzheimer’s Disease International Alzheimer’s disease International was established in the year…

Non-communicable diseases Discussion Non-communicable diseases are a reason behind over 4o million deaths annually in the universe. Further, one personal insight, it is discovered that they contribute to more than 70% of the total deaths annually, hence, raising the alarm towards their containment (Jaspers et al., 2016). Moreover, their connection towards poor hygienic conditions and other risk factors, they are essential to health practitioners in their prevention. The public health threat can be controlled through the study of the effects and causes of society. They play a significant role in discovering the excessive growth of the population. It is through the areas that are affected by being studied and the necessary measures taken to reduce global mortality rates. I can imply that Non-communicable diseases are essential to the worldwide burden of diseases since they contribute to massive deaths. Mental disorders are significant to the global burden of diseases as they affect the large proportion of individuals. The high and upper-income countries are profoundly affected and, thus, have a considerable number of individuals affected by the burden of mental disorders. Hence,…

Health promotion and disease prevention Population of interest The population of interest is the African-Americans. The reason for interest in this population is due to the increased risk of developing hypertension at a relatively younger age than any other known ethnic group. Therefore, this population needs close attention and preventive measures that can help in preventing the disease among them as early as possible. People living in remote areas will again be of priority due to difficulty in seeking care as compared to other population groups. Another factor that will be considered is the socioeconomic background of the population of interest, people with low socioeconomic status will of interest; generally, people who have been identified to live below  1$. The population of interest is at increased risk of developing hypertension and other related complications that claim the lives every year.  Hypertension is a disease that needs preventive and health promotion measures at an early stage rather than actual treatment. Due to the multiple drug therapy needed for its treatment, hypertension has always been one of the most difficult disease to…

Infectious disease trends Epidemiology Human beings are exposed to diseases daily as they have partaken their daily activities. It is important for every person to consider his or her healthy way of living to reduce the risks of getting infected with infectious diseases. Therefore, the study of epidemiology was 5introduced to solve such cases. This concept can be well described as the branch of medicine which deals with the occurrence, supply, and conceivable regulating diseases and issues connecting with health (Maggi et al,2015). This case of study is relevant to the society as it creates an awareness of various consequences which occur due to unhealthy living and measures that are subsequently taken into consideration to prevent undesirable outcomes. Moreover, epidemiology is a fruitful field of study introduced to society. Consequently, it is significant to know the outbreak consciousness as it is the rapid increase in diseases in a particular time at a specific place. On the other hand, it is also important to take not of incidence and prevalence as they are major aspects of the epidemiology study. Furthermore, focusing…