Essays on Hashimoto

Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that results from thyroid hormonal deficiency. In the U.S. and other regions that have sufficient iodine consumption, autoimmune thyroid or the Hashimoto disease, normally causes hypothyroidism, while worldwide, iodine deficiency is the leading cause.

Pathophysiology

Hypothyroidism can be caused by malfunctioning of the hypothalamus, thyroid, or pituitary gland, as all of these result from the same “negative feedback mechanism” (McCann, 2011, p. 496). Despite belonging to the same mechanism the hypothalamus malfunction rarely causes hypothyroidism, and when it does, it is called ‘secondary hypothyroidism’. While the malfunction of the gland is referred to as ‘primary ...

Abstract

The uses of radiation revolutionized medicine when experimentation on its potential applications begun. X-Ray technology, discovered by Wilhem Roentgen, is currently used as a common tool for diagnostics; Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie and Pierre Curie dedicated themselves to further investigations in the field, discovering additional radioactive materials (polonium and radium); radiation therapy is a popular treatment for cancer. This paper analyzes the historical background behind these two applications of radiation in the medical field. Moreover, the different types of radiotherapy are described (external-beam radiation therapy, internal radiation therapy). The concept of radiation homeostasis, which is the notion that low-dose ...

The Patient’s Bill of Rights refers to a written law or declaration that contains a list of minimum guarantees to which every patient is entitled such as fair treatment, autonomy regarding medical decisions and confidentiality of patient information. Adopted in 1995, this Bill of Rights gives every American patient the right and freedom against discrimination based on medical condition, to consult a physician of their choosing, purchase medical care of their choice and to be given full disclosure of the healthcare insurance plan. With the enactment of the ACA in 2010, President Obama introduced more regulations that would ...

Based on the initial symptoms, the patient most likely suffers from hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone disorder. Further clinical tests and an examination of the family’s medical history reveals that the particular disorder could be Hashimoto’s disease; also called Hashimoto thyroiditis. Hashimoto thyroiditis is classified as an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune disease, one's immune system attacks the body’s tissue specifically the thyroid gland (Skugor & Wilder, 2006, p.2). By attacking the thyroid gland, the disease reduces the gland’s ability to produce thyroid hormones of substantial quantity. This condition leads to hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone deficiency presents with ...

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The eleven blue men developed symptoms at different times of the day as listed below;

1st man at eight o’clock, 2nd man at 10:25am, 3rd ,4th and 5th men at 11:05am, 6th and 7th men at 11:20am, 8th and 9th at 11:35am, 10th at around 12:00pm, and the 11th man at around 6:00pm. All had been in misery for at least one hour. The epidemiologist need to know these information on the symptoms timeline framework in order to establish the the incubation period of the suspected disease (Roueché, 1955). 3.

Outbreak investigation was carried out in the following steps;

The outbreak having epidemiological characteristics was reported to the U.S. Department of Health Department as its required by the law and the ...

Understanding of the political system of Japan is critical for understanding the major interests of this country and forecasting its behavior. Since the 1950s until the early 2000s the Liberal Democratic Party remained in power. But in the 21st century, it was temporarily ousted by other political forces. In 2012, it regained power and is ruling party in Japan now. What are the reasons behind the LDP’s domination? I will try to explain it not going deep into history but illustrating the most recent developments in Japanese policy. The result of the Japanese parliamentary elections of 16 December ...