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It is estimated that 1 in every 201 Caucasian individuals in Europe possess a fatal defective gene for cystic fibrosis (CF) or mucoviscidosis. Despite not displaying any symptoms, these carriers contribute to the population of 10 million people who unknowingly carry the faulty gene. Due to its prevalence, this condition is considered one of the…

Osteoporosis is the disease marked by weak, brittle bones mostly found in women. The medical significance of this disease is that the bones lose both calcium for strength and matrix for support. Osteoporosis is the scientific name of the disease, but another term for it is osteopenia. The common name for it is osteoporosis. One…

Eating these foods can result in foodborne diseases, which can be deadly and have financial consequences. Foodborne diseases are frequently associated with animal-based foods rather than plant-based ones. The increase in large-scale food production, adoption of innovative processing techniques, mishandling of food, changes in dietary patterns, and higher importation of food from other countries have…

DIAGNOSES To diagnose Alzheimer’s it is very difficult for there is no definite test for the disease but if present to further categorize the state of the disease there are further memory tests but you can never be sure because the tests are only ever 90% percent certain and can also mimic the symptoms of…

Evaluate the available support for individuals and others coping with difficulties related to reproduction and inheritance. Symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis can be reduced through diet and exercise, and support can be provided by staff at specialized cystic fibrosis centers. There are numerous clinics available to provide support for individuals suffering from cystic fibrosis, which…

Amoebiasis: An infectious disease caused by a free-living amoebic parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. The organism infects the bowel and causes gastroenteritis. Infection occurs through ingesting contaminated food or water. It is more common in countries with poor sanitation. The incubation period may last from days to weeks before symptoms appear. Diagnosis of Amoebiasis / Amoebic…

The biomedical model of health Is a negative concept since it regards health as the absence of disease whereas the socio- deiced model of health is considered as positive because it emphasizes on an individual’s social factors that contribute to health and well being in the society. What are the main points in the biomedical…

Leptospirosis is caused by infection of the bacteira genus Leptospira, and affects humans as well as other mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. A patient is suspected to acquire leptospirosis when experiencing symptoms for about 1-2 weeks after exposure to the urine of the carrier animals. In this case, Ms. Angeline Dara Damaderio has experienced it….

1. Decision Making Situation NHW (Nutrition, Health and Wellness) Industry: Due to the rise in health concerns and changes in the preferences of food of consumers, the market for nutrition, health and wellness products was increasing. The sales of food and drink products in the same industry reached $570 billion in 2009 and were predicted…

1.      Angina pectoris, also known as angina, is chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood and therefore  oxygen supply) of the heart muscle, which is commonly as a result of  obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries. Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply…