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PCOS INFORMATION

Which is the most common hormone disorder found in women? Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) is extremely prevalent and probably constitutes the most frequently encountered endocrine (hormone) disorder in women of reproductive age. Having the disorder may significantly impact the quality of life of women during the reproductive years, and it contributes to morbidity and mortality by the time of menopause. What are the disorders associated with PCOS? PCOS women are at increased risk for coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Their risk factors include central obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, hypertension, and elevated fasting plasma glucose concentrations. PCOS women should undergo screening for hypertension, abnormal lipid profiles, insulin resistance, and reproductive disorders including cancer of endometrium. What is PAO? A subgroup of women (up to 30%) may have subtle abnorma...
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Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of loss of memory. AD is a degenerative disease of the brain and the sixth leading cause of death in the elderly. Alzheimer’sdisease (AD) is one of the most common problems for old peoples, genetic factors play a major role in determining a person’s risk to develop AD.  AD includes two thirds of all dementia. AD is a progressive and an age dependent disease that leads to the irreversible loss of nerve cell, particularly in the cortex and hippo-campus of the brain. The clinical factors present progressive impairment in memory, judgment, decision making, orientation to physical surroundings, and language. Although the exact mechanism, prevention and treatment of this disease are under research following few facts are worth sharing. Cardiovascular disease patients and individuals with history of head injury show higher AD risk than normal. A family history of AD in the first-degree relatives leads to a pos...
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