Dysautonomia The Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the functions of the body that are not thought about to control. When this system dysfunctions, it can cause havoc on the human body. One example of this would be Dysautonomia. Dysautonomia is a rare but serious disease that affects the autonomic nervous system, has many symptoms, and offers few treatment options. A big part of Dysautonomia is knowing what it is, its symptoms, and causes. First, Dysautonomia is an umbrella term which describes
Glomerulonephritis is also known glomerular nephritis or glomerular disease. Glomerulonephritis is a disease or group of disease that affects the part of the kidney that filters blood. It is also characterized by inflammation of glomeruli. It is a very small blood vessels in the kidneys that act as tiny filters. This type of disease damages the kidney’s ability to remove waste and excess fluids from the body. The damaged may also starve the protein blood, that end up being excreted from the body
History of Agent Orange Agent Orange is a chemical defoliant introduced in agriculture in 1946 as an herbicide to aid farmers and was used accordingly throughout 1950, after which its production was switched solely for military uses under the Defense Production Act of 1950. Since then, even though ingredients were commercially available and accessible to the public, mass production became heavily regulated and only a handful of the US Chemical manufacturing companies were able to produce it. Agent
disease via a process called amyloidgenesis (Ramirez-Alvarado, 2000). These structures are extremely strong and appear to be immune to the effects of denaturing agents and proteases. The body’s inability to deconstruct these fibrous proteins leads to amyloidosis, or the abnormal accumulation of amyloid aggregates in the tissues of the body. The progression of this condition can lead to the manifestation of different pathogenic species, including the plaques and tangles which have long been associated with
Richard M. Nixon once stated, “No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now” ("Vietnam War Quotes At Brainyquote"). The Vietnam War is one of the most misunderstood wars in the United State’s history. The Vietnam War is the longest war ever fought by the United States lasting from 1954-1975. This war was highly controversial among the public and has left a lasting impact on the countries involved. One of these impacts
bleeding occurs in the brain parenchyma. This is usually caused by leakage from tiny intercerebral arteries which are commonly damaged by hypertension. Other risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke are anticoagulant therapies, aneurysms, cerebral amyloidosis, and cocaine abuse. Although less common than ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes are responsible for about 40% of stroke deaths. A subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke is caused by bleeding in the space between the brain and the skull. When blood
unclear. It may be due to the alcohol’s affect on the body. Alcohol can also cause vitamin deficiencies in alcoholics. Certain genetic or inherited diseases such as Friedreich’s ataxia and Charcot Marie Tooth disease affect the nerves as well. Amyloidosis is the condition where abnormal protein fibers are found in the organs and tissues, causing damage which can lead to neuropathy. Uremia is seen with kidney failure that may cause neuropathy. Certain drugs or medications can have side effects
disfigurations, and veterans encounter different cancers such as Soft Tissue Sarcoma, respiratory cancer, and prostate cancer. There are other diseases associated with Agent Orange as well, such as Parkinson’s disease, Ischemic heart disease and AL Amyloidosis. Many veterans in America and Vietnam still suffer from symptoms related to Agent Orange, and there are countless birth defects that clearly relate to Agent Orange, however there is still little research about cures and treatments for the problems
Cardiomyopathy, by definition, means the weakening of the heart muscle. The heart is operated by a striated muscle that relies on the autonomic nervous system to function. Cardiomyopathy is diagnosed in four different ways based on what caused the illness and exactly what part of the heart is weakened. The four main types of cardiomyopathy are dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. One other category of cardiomyopathy
the TAH has several potential advantages, including the ability to assist patients with severe biventricular failure; a lack of device pocket and thus a lessened risk of infection; and the opportunity to treat patients with systemic diseases (eg, amyloidosis, malignancy) who are not otherwise candidates for transplantation. (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/163062-treatment#d22 ) You might need a TAH for one of two reasons: To keep you alive while you wait for a heart transplant; If you 're not
The Government Reaction to Agent Orange Claims PREFACE United States involvement in Vietnam has been surrounded by controversy since the 1960s. Many felt that controversy would end with the withdrawal of US troops in the 1970s. The troops came home and were not welcomed with the fanfare that surrounded veterans of previous wars. Was the controversy surrounding Vietnam a “dead” issue now that the troops were home? The answer is no. The controversy continues to this very day. The issue