CERTAIN DISEASES THAT ARE NAMED AFTER PEOPLE

Why are certain diseases that are named after people given their names ?

Why are certain diseases that are named after people given their names ?

Introduction

In this reaserch paper, we are going to expand the boundaries of our knolwedge relating to certain diseases that are named after people given their names. For achieving ou purpose, we will refer to popular journals, articles, and books to get a firm grip on the topic. In the next section, we will cite bibliographic entries relating to seven diseaeses that are named after people given their names.

Addison's disease

Leelarathna. L., Powrie J.K, Carroll, P.V.(2009)“Thomas Addison's disease after 154 years: modern diagnostic perspectives on an old condition”, An International Journal of Medicine, Oxford Journals, Volume102, pp. 569-573

This paper discusses the reasons after which the disease was name Addison disease. This paper can be useful for those wanting to expand their knowledge relating to the origin of Addison disease, its symptoms, consequences, diagnosis, treatment procedure etc. After reviewing this article, one could get knowledge as to “why the disease is named “Addison disease”. Thomas Addison was first to describe adrenocortical failure in 1855. This paper also examines the negative effects of the disease to humans. The occurrence of this disease may also cost the life of the infected person. Therefore, immediate treatment is suggested once the disease is diagnosed. As immediate treatment may prevent a medical crisis and save the life of the patient. Hydrocortisone is often use to avert the adrenal crisis. SInce the person with the Addison's are exceptional cases, emergency personnel may not entertain the exigency of providing hydrocortisone.

Data retrieved from “emedicine.medscape.com”

This article also examines the sources of origination of “ Addison disease”. It can provide superior knowledge to the reader regarding the historical perspective of this disease. The article discusses that the reason why this disease was named after him; the fact that Addison was the first person to examine the adernal insufficiency, since then the basic disease has taken several shapes. At present, the basis for “Addison disease”, in developing conutries, is the non specific autoimmune destruction of the adernal gland.

Alzheimer's Disease

Harmon, A. (1999), “Life out of Focus: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders”, Info base Publishing, pp. 9.

Data retrieved from “www.alzinfo.org”

The article and journal mentioned above discusses the knowledge related the German Physician, Alois Alzheimer and the disease, “Alzheimer's disease”. These articles examines that the primary reason why the disorder is named “Alzheimer's disease” is due to the fact the Alois was the first person to diagnose neurological brain disorder. Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder and the most common type of dementia which causes loss of memory. People suffering from this disease are more vulnerable to develop impairment in intellectual activities, as in, reasoning, planning and developing perceptions about something which ultimately leads to a gradual change in behavior and personality. It is a progressive disease and people crossing the age of 70 are more likely to catch it in routine ...