Disease Flashcards
Down Syndrome: how many births?
1 per 1000 births
What is the full name of polio disease?
Poliomyelitis
How does polio affect the patient?
Bacteria spreads through faecal-oral route, multiplied in intestines and invades nervous system, leading to paralysis
What is anaphylaxis treated with?
Histamine and epinephrine
What is the cause of ADHD?
The cause is unknown
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
Symptoms include inattention, impulsivity, and overactivity
What are the two terms of anxiety called?
Short term - state
Long term - trait
How many Australians experience depression?
1 in 20 Australians
What is schizophrenia?
Abnormal social behaviour and failure to understand what’s real
Is schizophrenia inherited?
Yes, by 80%
What is used to treat schizophrenia?
Antipsychotic medicine eg. Thorazine
The two types of bipolar disorder are..
Manic or depressive
Treatment for bipolar disorder is a mix of..
Medication (Lithium) and psychotherapy
How many people does Parkinson’s affect?
6.2 million people globally
What is Alzheimer’s Disease termed?
A chronic neurodegenerative disease
What protein is Parkinson’s related to?
Alpha-synuclein protein
What are the two forms of Alzheimer’s?
Plaques = A-Beta Tangles = Tau
Life expectancy post diagnosis of Alzheimer’s?
3-9 years
Dementia isn’t a single disease. What is it?
It involves the symptoms of memory, communication and thinking impairment
What is the most common cancers diagnosed in men, women, and death rates overall?
Men - prostate
Women - breast
Deaths - lung
What are the two stages of cancer development?
- Tumour initiation (proliferation of one cell)
- Tumour progression
(Additional mutations)
What does osteoporosis lead to?
Compression of the spine, loss of height, falls and fractures