cystic fibrosis powerpoint
DESCRIPTION
A power-point on cystic fibrosis detailing what the disease is its with its: symptoms/effects/treatments/diagnosisFurthermore there is a video to accompany the presentation.TRANSCRIPT
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What is it?Recessive genetic diseaseThick mucusClogs the lungsHard to breatheAffected parts: lungs & reproductive cells
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SYMPTOMSSkin taste salty Persistent coughWheezingRepeated lung infectionsFoul smellWeight loss
EFFECTSLung blockageBacterial infectionsIncomplete digestionLess fertilityDamage to insulin producing cells
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CAUSESMutation (phenylalanine)Defective CFTR proteinLess efficient transportation of chloride ionsNo envt affects
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Autosomal recessiveNot sex linked (both parents need to have the defect) Chromosome 7
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TREATMENTSMucus thinnersAntibioticsAnti-inflammatoryBronchodilators
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Newborn screeningSweat testBlood testGenetic counseling availableLife expectancy: mid 30sDisturbances in normal life
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Very common in Caucasians (1 in every 2500 people) than in any other ethnic group (1 in every 17,000 people).
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New molecules identified to ease the symptoms of CFCystic Fibrosis Drug Bronchitol ApprovedWhy bacterial infections deadly in CF
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EXTRA CREDIThttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BYtm4GwoZw
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CITATION
Alma, L. (2008, June 30).About.com. Retrieved from http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/od/cysticfibrosis101/a/organs.htm
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2010, March 02).Mayo clinic. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystic-fibrosis/DS00287/DSECTION=symptoms
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.tree.com/health/cystic-fibrosis-genetics.aspx
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (2011, August 22).Frequently asked questions. Retrieved from http://www.cff.org/AboutCF/Faqs/
How is cf diagnosed?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cff.org/AboutCF/Faqs/
Genetics home reference. (2012, April 16). Retrieved from http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/cystic-fibrosis
(04 1). New medication effectively treats underlying cause of cystic fibrosis. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/cystic_fibrosis/
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