Ilamathi Jayaraman Libros

Alzheimer's disease leads to brain atrophy and cell death, resulting in a decline in cognitive, behavioral, and social skills, ultimately affecting independence. While there is no cure or treatment to halt its progression, various programs and services can assist individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers in maximizing function and maintaining independence for as long as possible. In advanced stages, severe brain function loss can lead to complications like dehydration or infection, which may result in death.

Focusing on breast cancer's medical aspects, the book details its characteristics, including abnormal cell growth primarily in women but also in men. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, which offers a 95% cure rate. The text outlines the multidisciplinary treatment approach involving collaboration among breast surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists, tailored to individual patient factors such as age, disease stage, tumor size, grade, and immunohistochemistry.

The book delves into cardiac markers, specifically enzymes and proteins in the blood that indicate heart muscle damage. It highlights the role of creatine kinase (CK) and its specific form, CK-MB, in diagnosing heart conditions, with CK-MB levels rising shortly after a heart attack. Additionally, it discusses troponins, which are crucial for muscle contraction and specific to heart muscle, as well as the implications of increased LDH isoenzymes in myocardial infarction. This comprehensive examination aids in understanding cardiac diagnostics and their significance in heart health.