There are two major types of diabetes. One is type 1 diabetes which is previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, the other is type 2 diabetes which is previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes. 1. Beginnings In 1552 B.C, Hesy-Ra who is an Egyptian physician documented frequently urination as a symptom of a mysterious disease that also caused emaciation. Also around this time, ancient healers attented
having chronic diseases related to lifestyle habits, such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension and High Blood Pressure. More than 50% of UAE population are either overweight or obese. Government of UAE and governments of various Emirates in UAE have taken several initiatives to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as awareness campaigns and early detection etc. In line with such initiatives, this research paper has investigated and evaluated the current health status
17% of children and adolescents are considered to be obese (Barton p. 189). There can be multiple reasons to why children are becoming obese, with a few of the reasons being; health related, diet, family problems, and depression. However, in this paper, we will discuss the short-term, long-term, mental and physical effect obesity has on children from an early age through adolescences, and into adulthood. In today’s society being overweight is perceived as being highly inexcusable, and people who
Abstract--This paper provides a brief idea about additional value from health information used in health care centers using a new information management approach called as big data analytics .Including big data analytics in health sector provides stakeholders, the new insights that have the capacity to advance personalized care improve patient outcomes and avoid unnecessary costs. This paper describes big data analytics and its characteristics, advantages and challenges in health care. Keywords--Big
1. Introduction Seafood is a staple protein source in many countries, thus its safety for human consumption is essential for food security, quality of life and the environment. However, seafood can contain unsafe levels of the heavy metal Cadmium (Cd), in whom biomagnification can cause Cd levels to be as much as one million times higher than the ambient environment. The health hazard of Cd exposure was first recognised in the early 1950s. Some effects include renal disease and pre-diabetes. This
where over two-thirds of the country’s adults are overweight and obese (Ogden et al., 2014). With obesity being a condition of excess body fat and having a negative impact on an individual, often being linked to other diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and insulin resistance people everywhere are seeking to cure or prevent obesity in their own lives. Obesity is often attributed to the excessive intake of calories and a lack of daily physical activity of an individual and the traditional way of
DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF EPALRESTAT CONTROLLED RELEASE TABLETS AND THEIR IN-VIVO KINETIC STUDIES 1. Introduction Epalrestat is derivative of carboxylic acid which is aldose reductase inhibitor, which is an enzyme of the sorbitol (polyol) pathway. When there are high levels of glucose in the body it reduces sorbitol accumulation within the cell which is the main cause of the complication of diabetes mellitus(Steele, Faulds et al. 1993). There are no medications available to treat the progression
repellent. This plant protects the skin from sun damage, planters’ warts and athletes’ foot. The ashitaba’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can calm patches of red and skin irritation. Ashitaba is very natural, it works great for all skin types including sensitive skin. Inside the stems and the roots of this plant, you will find a sticky yellow juice gushing out. This juice readily flows topically to treat a host of skin conditions. The plant’s juice can be applied to cysts, boils and pustules
The Increasing Health Disparities in the African American Population Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the problem of the increasing health disparities in African American communities. Several peer reviewed articles were utilized to develop the claim in this paper. My claim is that this growing situation should be classified as a public health problem and measures should be established to solve this problem to help save blacks from dying. These health disparities in the African
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the plant Curcuma longa that belongs to the ginger family. Turmeric can be also called as curcumin. However, it is important for to know that “turmeric is the yellowish powder used to flavor foods, while curcumin is a chemical contained within turmeric”(Busse, 2017). “The name “turmeric” is derived from the Persian word for "saffron," the neon yellow-orange hue used to make curry and yellow mustard”(Mercola, n.d.). Turmeric is commonly used as the main spice in