The rate of speech of a person with Parkinson's Disease is the same as those with normal speech. The use of acoustics may prove extremely useful in diagnosing Parkinson's Disease in its early stages since the early introduction of certain drugs is thought to drastically slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Although ulcerative colitis and Chrohn's Disease are similar in many ways, there also distinct differences. This article explores both the similarities and the differences between ulcerative colitis and Chrohn's Disease. Feces are typically non-bloody and semisoft.
Ulcerative colitis is also serious and chronically affects the large intestine and the rectum.
It is characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, fever, chills, and profuse diarrhea, with stools containing pus, blood and mucus. This article looks into what to anticipate from both these forms of the IBD and how to teach patients what to expect. Discussed are the pathophysiological changes and treatments specific to ulcerative colitis and Chrohn's Disease. With this knowledge one will be able to assess and implement strategies for lifestyle changes and effective coping mechanisms for these debilitatinng diseases. Annotated by Melaine McMillan By the year 2000, the incidence of hip fractures among the elderly will have increased to an astonishing 300,000 per year.