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Confidential Lost Highway 1998 Dark City Palmetto 1999 The Limey Payback Assignment due date: Due on or before Sunday April 11, 2021, at 11:59pm Essay: This assignment is worth maximum of 03% to be added to your final overall grade. The rules for this assignment, and the choice of topics are listed below: o The work must be type-written (word processed) with page margins set to 1 inches for all sides (top, bottom, left and right), text font as aerial, text size as 12, SINGLE LINE SPACED, and paragraphs are to be separated by a single line. No macros are to be used in the document. The paper must be 2-4 full pages long (this does not include your list of references). o At the top of the document include your name and then on the line beneath write the name of the disease you are writing about as the title. o The assignment MUST be submitted to the iCollege (under Assessment, click on the assignment).
You will only be able to submit the work once, your first submission is your final submission. The paper submitted WILL be placed in the repository at turnitin, so that it can be checked against other papers for plagiarism (past, present, and future). If you do not agree with this, then do not submit a paper (there is NO alternative to this assignment). By submitting the paper you are agreeing to have the paper placed in the repository. See below for turnitin.com information o The work must be your own, anyone who cheats (either allows their work to be copied, or copies someone else’s work) will receive a grade of zero.
This also includes (but is not limited to) copying from text books, the internet, or having someone else do the work for you. See Cheating and Plagiarism section of the syllabus. o The titles of each section (General description, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis, and Conclusion) MUST be included on the paper above each section. Use the grading rubric to ensure you complete all the required information for each titled section. o You MUST include at least three references for your assignment. One reference MUST be a non- internet based reference and is not the textbook for the course (you may use Galileo to locate a reference for this requirement). Internet references MUST be an active link to the actual page referenced.
References MUST be placed within the text to show which parts were referenced, in addition to the reference list at the end of the assignment. o Essays do NOT include images or bullet point lists (whether true bullet points, numbered, or lettered lists). o The paper will be graded on content, grammar, and spelling as described in the grading rubric. o The assignment due date is listed above. Late submissions will NOT be graded. You can submit your essay anytime before the due date. The essay may be graded at anytime after submission (including any day after the paper is submitted before the due date for the paper). o By submitting an essay you are agreeing to the above rules and regulations. Violation of any of these rules WILL earn you a grade of zero. o Assignment: Write an essay about one of the following diseases/conditions (writing about a disease not listed below will earn you a grade of zero unless you check with me first): List of possible diseases/disorders you can choose from: Pleurisy / Peritonitis Parkinson’s disease Osteogenesis imperfect Tay-Sachs disease Cerebral palsy Scoliosis Male pattern baldness Raynaud’s disease Carpal tunnel syndrome Hypercalcemia Rheumatoid arthritis Myotonic dystrophy Osteomalacia / Rickets Osteoarthritis Neuroblastoma Osteoporosis Gouty arthritis Narcolepsy Mastoiditis Squamous cell carcinoma Cerebrovascular accidents Herniated (prolapsed) disc Melanoma Spina bifida Cleft palate Seborrhea Tabes dorsalis Myasthenia gravis Albinism Dysarthria Duchenne muscular dystrophy Contact dermatitis Autonomic dysreflexia Multiple sclerosis Eczema Glaucoma Epilepsy Epidermolysis bullosa Meniere’s syndrome Sleep apnea Psoriasis Age-related macular degeneration Alzheimer’s disease Rosacea Nyctalopia (night blindness) Huntington’s disease Osteosarcoma Submission: On the iCollege, open the Assessment and under assignments, upload your paper in the folder named “Biology 2110; optional term paperâ€.
Grading rubric for the essay: Anatomy & Physiology essay grading rubric Excellent Above average Average Below average Poor Missing 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Length 20 pts 16 pts 12 pts 8 pts 4 pts 0 pts Length of paper should be 2-4 full sides of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right). Paper is correct length of 2-4 full sides of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right). Paper is slightly short or long with about 1.75 or 4.25 full sides of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and Paper is short or long with about 1.5 or 4.5 full sides of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
Paper is grossly short or long with about 1.25 or 4.75 full sides of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and Paper is extremely long with more than 5 full sides of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right). Paper is less than one 1 full side of single line spaced text, with 1 inch margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right). General description 10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts General description of the disease. This should include a brief summary of what the disease is, what part(s) of the body it affects, the prevalence of the disease, and if it affects any specific population group more than others.
General description is accurate and complete with all the required information in sufficient depth. General description is accurate and complete with all the required information but NOT in sufficient depth. General description is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing one piece of required information or is inaccurate in one piece of required information. General description is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing two or more pieces of required information, or is inaccurate in two or more pieces of required information. General description is inaccurate in all pieces of required information, but all required information parts were attempted.
General description is not present in the paper. Pathophysiology 25 pts 20 pts 15 pts 10 pts 5 pts 0 pts Detailed explanation of the disease. This includes cause(s), how they affect the body/cell, how that affects the functioning of the body system and the body as a whole. Pathophysiology is accurate and complete with all the required information in sufficient depth. Pathophysiology is accurate and complete with all the required information but NOT in sufficient depth.
Pathophysiology is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing one piece of required information or is inaccurate in one piece of required information. Pathophysiology is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing two or more pieces of required information, or is inaccurate in two or more pieces of required information. Pathophysiology is inaccurate in all pieces of required information, but all required information parts were attempted. Pathophysiology is not present in the paper. Symptoms 10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts This will include a list of the symptoms and tests performed to clinically diagnose a person with the disease.
Symptoms and diagnosis are accurate and complete with all the required information in sufficient depth. Symptoms and diagnosis are accurate and complete with all the required information but NOT in sufficient depth. Symptoms and diagnosis are accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing one piece of required information or is inaccurate in one piece of required information. Symptoms and diagnosis are accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing two or more pieces of required information, or is inaccurate in two or more pieces of required information. Symptoms and diagnosis are inaccurate in all pieces of required information, but all required information parts were attempted.
Symptoms and diagnosis are not present in the paper. Treatment 10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts This section lists the treatments for the disease, and if they treat the disease or symptoms of the disease. Treatment is accurate and complete with all the required information in sufficient depth. Treatment is accurate and complete with all the required information but NOT in sufficient depth. Treatment is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing one piece of required information or is inaccurate in one piece of required information.
Treatment is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing two or more pieces of required information, or is inaccurate in two or more pieces of required information. Treatment is inaccurate in all pieces of required information, but all required information parts were attempted. Treatment is not present in the paper. Prognosis 10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts This section identifies the predicted outcomes of the disease over time (survival/mortality rate expressed as percentages over time, time for recovery). This section does require actual numbers!
Prognosis is accurate and complete with all the required information in sufficient depth. Prognosis is accurate and complete with all the required information but NOT in sufficient depth. Prognosis is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing one piece of required information or is inaccurate in one piece of required information. Prognosis is accurate and in sufficient depth but is missing two or more pieces of required information, or is inaccurate in two or more pieces of required information. Prognosis is inaccurate in all pieces of required information, but all required information parts were attempted.
Prognosis is not present in the paper Conclusion 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt 0 pts Summary of the disease (what you think are the most important things you learned about the disease from this paper). Conclusion shows understanding of disease, and is accurate with regards to the information conveyed. Conclusion shows understanding of disease, but is slightly inaccurate with regards to the information conveyed. Conclusion shows understanding of disease, but is grossly inaccurate with regards to the information conveyed. Conclusion shows a lack of understanding of the disease, and is slightly inaccurate with regards to the information conveyed.
Conclusion shows a lack of understanding of the disease, and is grossly inaccurate with regards to the information conveyed. Conclusion is not present in the paper Grammar 10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0 pts This section is scoring you on your grammar and spelling in the essay. Grammar and spelling is excellent. Grammar and/or spelling is above average. Grammar and/or spelling is average.
Grammar and/or spelling is below average. Grammar and/or spelling is poor. Grammar and/or spelling is terrible.
Paper for above instructions
(Your Name)Alzheimer’s Disease
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General Description
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia. It primarily affects the elderly, although it can occur in younger individuals in a rarer form known as early-onset Alzheimer's. According to the Alzheimer's Association (2023), an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, a number that is expected to rise to 13 million by 2050. It is characterized by the impairment of memory, cognitive function, and behavior, severely impacting a person's ability to perform daily activities (Alzheimer's Association, 2023). Alzheimer's disease has a significant emotional and psychological impact not only on the patients but also on their families and caregivers due to the gradual loss of independence and identity (Cummings et al., 2018).
Pathophysiology
Alzheimer's disease is primarily associated with two pathological hallmarks: amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles. Amyloid-beta peptides aggregate to form plaques outside of neurons, disrupting cell-to-cell communication and triggering inflammatory responses (Hardy & Selkoe, 2002). Meanwhile, tau proteins within neurons become hyperphosphorylated, leading to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, which contribute to cell death. This pathological cascade results in synaptic dysfunction and neuronal loss, particularly affecting areas of the brain responsible for memory, such as the hippocampus and the cerebral cortex (Ittner & Götz, 2011). Genetic factors play a significant role in the disease. Mutations in genes such as APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 are linked to early-onset familial Alzheimer's, while the APOE ε4 allele is recognized as a significant genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's (Cleveland Clinic, 2023).
Symptoms
The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can be grouped into early, moderate, and late stages. Early symptoms often include memory loss, particularly difficulty remembering recent events, confusion about locations or time, and changes in personality or behavior (Alzheimer's Association, 2023). As the disease progresses to the moderate stage, individuals may experience language difficulties, impaired judgment, and an increased tendency to get lost (Froelich et al., 2017). In late-stage Alzheimer’s, individuals may lose the ability to communicate and require assistance with personal care, leading to complete dependence on caregivers (Eisen et al., 2019). Common diagnostic tests include neuropsychological evaluations, brain imaging (like MRI or CT scans), and biomarker assessments such as cerebrospinal fluid analysis for amyloid and tau levels (Arvanitakis et al., 2019).
Treatment
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, various treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine are often prescribed to help improve symptoms related to memory and cognition (McKhann et al., 2011). Memantine is another medication used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's; it works by regulating glutamate activity to prevent neuronal damage (Atri, 2019). Non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive stimulation therapy, social engagement, and physical exercise, can significantly benefit patients (Li et al., 2019). Moreover, supportive measures for caregivers, such as education, support groups, and respite care, are essential for managing the emotional burden associated with caring for individuals with Alzheimer's (Schulz & Eden, 2016).
Prognosis
The prognosis for Alzheimer's disease varies significantly from person to person. On average, individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's live four to eight years after their diagnosis, although some may live as long as 20 years (Alzheimer's Association, 2023). The rate of progression also varies but generally involves a gradual decline in cognitive abilities and functional capacities, leading to increased dependence on caregivers. The five-year survival rate for Alzheimer's patients is about 31%, with mortality typically resulting from complications related to the disease's progression, such as infections (often pneumonia) or other conditions causing severe functional decline (Salloway et al., 2017).
Conclusion
Alzheimer's disease is a complex and challenging condition significantly impacting both patients and their families. The progressive nature of the disease poses numerous challenges, affecting memory, reasoning, and behavior. Understanding its pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis can help individuals and their caregivers better navigate the complexities of this disease. Further research into both therapeutic options and caregiving strategies continues to be critical as we work towards improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
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