Diabetes insipidus

This 69 year old man lives alone, this can lead to feelings of isolation but this is common with 25% of those 65-75 living alone rising to 49% of all people aged over 75 living alone. He has been treated for diabetes for 15 years and takes insulin and metformin and has had two heart bypass operations, 20.8% of men 65-74 have ischemic heart disease in the UK (ONS, 2015). The patient's mobility is poor and a mobility scooter/electric chair is used for most trips, there are estimated to be 300,000…

In the article, “Decline in Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Function with Aging in Humans” by John Waterlow, the study of whether aging results in increased DNA oxidation damage and reduced mtDNA abundance and mitochondrial function was tested. The study was done to determine whether or not reduced muscle mitochondrial function could contribute to age-related muscle dysfunction. This study relates to human evolution because the results will help scientist determine if there is something humans can…

In this paper I have decided to talk about my family’s health history. One health risk factor that runs in my family for more than fifty years is the Ulcerative Colitis disease. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long lasting inflammatory and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Ulcerative colitis can lead to life-threatening complications. While it has no known cure,…

Williams Syndrome it is a syndrome that you are only born with and it causes medical problems, high social personalities and happens in about 1 in 10,000 people. There are 30,000 to 40,000 people in America that have Williams Syndrome. This Syndrome is not very common in America. The major cause of this disorder comes from birth defects such as losing 7 chromosomes from your gene. The Symptoms of the genetic disorders are Characteristic face appearance, Heart and blood vessel problems,…

Enteral tube-feeding is a nutritional support method administered to a patient when his or her gastrointestinal tract is operational but unable or reluctant to take enough oral diet. However, this method is cost-effective, but it’s not as simple as it appears. Enteral tube-feeding encounters a number of complications that occur in the process, which ranges from metabolic, gastrointestinal and mechanical problems. The gastrointestinal complications may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,…

70-110 mg/dL requirement for the patient is to fast for >8 hours prior to the test (Peterson PowerPoint, 2015).  Monitoring blood glucose levels on a consistent regimen and regular basis contributes to the effective control and management of type II diabetes.  The total amount of food consumed must reflect the amount of insulin available therefore it is important to monitor blood glucose values to determine the amount of insulin to administer safely with meals to mimic the prandial…

Are you experiencing a painful bump on the side or top of your toes? This is typically known as a corn and can cause discomfort. Hartford Podiatry Group, located in Rocky Hill, has experience in a wide array of foot conditions and problems, including bunion surgery, heel pain, and ingrown toenails. When it comes to the prevention and treatment of Corns, they are some of the best podiatrists that Connecticut has to offer. They’ve contributed some further information on corns, and when individuals…

in the blood, becoming ‘glycated’ (Choudhary& Kishanrao, 2015). The HbA1c test counts the number of glycosylated red blood cells and reports it as a percentage (Little& Sacks, 2009). It can be used as a diagnostic tests for diabetes in most situations and monitor the diabetes treatment plan (Mukherjee, 2016). By measuring HbA1c, the average level of blood glucose over the past eight to twelve weeks can be shown rather than a…

Arterial blood gas (ABG) and electrolytes analysis is an important test to monitor acid-base balance and the assessment of gas exchange. Various factors can affect the accuracy of the results. A study showed that; the ABG’s results changes occurs when the analysis is delayed. They suggested storing the blood on bag of ice to minimize changes. According to The American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guideline the blood sample should be analyzed in 10-15 minutes at room…

It is estimated that nearly 35% of the US population has metabolic syndrome1. Metabolic syndrome encompasses a cluster of disorders that increase risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.2 The GI tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that confer benefits to the host. Recent evidence has implicated alternations in gut microbiota composition and metabolic activity in the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome3,4. Maintenance of gut barrier function, regulation of immune response…