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    not the best answer. Ectopic ACTH secretion presents as a paraneoplastic syndrome in patients with small-cell lung cancer, pancreatic carcinoma, neural tumors and thymomas. Elevated ACTH levels present with hyperglycemia, cushingoid features, acanthosis nigricans, cutaneous tags in the axilla, osteoporosis, polyuria, and hypertension. Choice “D” is not the best answer. While parathyroid hormone–related protein (PTHrP) is secreted by mesotheliomas rarely, this patient has a normal calcium level, which

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    twenty-year-olds issue. However, changes, for example, dull, smooth patches on the skin – particularly on the back of your neck, elbows or knuckles – are an indication of high blood sugar levels. The progressions are because of a condition called acanthosis nigrican, and as a general rule these skin changes are a consequence of diabetes. High blood sugar is connected with the development of skin cells and melanin – what pigments skin. For the most part, getting in shape can resolve these skin changes

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    MSG is known as monosodium glutamate and sodium glutamate. MSG is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. MSG was classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as recognized as safe (GRAS) and as a food additive. MSG confuses the savory taste part of the tongue with free L-glutamate naturally found in foods. Industrial food manufacturers use MSG as a flavor enhancer because it blends well with other tastes and gives the total perception that it taste good. Other names for MSG are Ac’cent, Aji-No-Moto

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    Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases which affect the amount of glucose in the blood. The high blood glucose levels are caused by the body not being able to produce enough insulin to meet its metabolic needs. Insulin is a hormone released from the pancreas which controls the amount of glucose in the blood. When there is too much glucose in the blood insulin will be released which will move glucose into the cells. Once in the cells the glucose is used as an energy source or it

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    diagnosis and treatment can help control or eliminate these skin problems. Discover more about unusual skin ailments with diabetes and what to do about them. Some skin problems with diabetes are linked to insulin resistance. An example is acanthosis nigricans. The gets a dark tan or brown and thickens in areas such as skin folds including the armpits, groin, back or sides of the neck and under the breast, as well as the knuckles. It may precede diabetes and often occurs in people who are overweight

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    or their participant parents. While collecting data, those who had secondary or known genetic causes of obesity were excluded. Children and adolescents were assessed carefully in terms of family history, blood pressure, and skin findings as acanthosis nigricans. Anthropometric assessments All anthropometric measurements were taken with stress on body height and weight that were measured in light clothes using a portable stadiometer. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as weight divided by the square

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    Childhood obesity is a disease where excess body fat affects a child's health or wellbeing. With the number of children affected by the disease increasing, it is important to understand the consequences. Not only will obesity influence a child’s physical heath, but it can also affect their emotional and social health as well. Acknowledging that obesity is a preventable disease should help lower the number of children affected by it. It is not about dieting; it is a lifestyle change that should be

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    Diabetes in general is when there is a problem with your body that causes the blood glucose (sugar) to rise higher than they normally would. This can also be known as Hyperglycemia. Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition and will affect the way the body processes the blood sugar (glucose). Type 2 Diabetes can also be known as Adult Onset Diabetes. In 90%-95% of all diabetic cases, Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. A person typically gets diabetes after the age of 40, but anyone

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    Prediabetes Prediabetes is described as having a fasting blood glucose level higher than normal, but not elevated to the level of the classification of diabetes (CDC, 2014; CDC 2015) Normal blood glucose level is considered to be less than 100 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), and diabetes is diagnosed when the blood glucose level rises above 126 mg/dL. Prediabetes falls in between at a level 100-125 mg/dL. Individuals with prediabetes are at a higher risk of heart disease and other complications

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    1. List all of the diseases noted by the movie that is associated with obesity. To receive credit, this must be a complete list. The diseases associated with obesity are the following: Heart disease, Strokes, high blood pressure, Diabetes, asthma, some cancers, Gallbladder disease, Osteoarthritis, Gout, and Breathing problems such as sleep apnea. 2. Pick one in particular disease noted, and expand on it. Do the research and give etiology, signs, and symptoms. Also, list any treatments that are commonly

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