Reference no: EM133642446 , Length: 3 Pages

The Topic is MYOSITIS

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

Select a disease process that interests you.

Obtain approval of the selected disease process from the course faculty.

Faculty will share how to submit your topic choice for approval.

Write a 2 to 3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages).

Introduction of disease -

• One paragraph (approximately 200 words)
• Includes disease description
• Includes epidemiology of disease

Etiology and risk factors -

• Common causes of the disease or condition
• Risk factors for the disease or condition
• Impact of age
• Prevalence based on gender,
• Influence of environment
• Genetic basis of disease
• Lifestyle influences
• All information supported by current literature

Pathophysiological processes -

• Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease process.
• Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.
• Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.

Clinical manifestations and complications -

• Describes the physical signs and symptomsthat are importantin considering the presence of the disease.
• Identifies signs that contribute to diagnosis of the condition
• Identifies symptoms that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.
• Identifies complications of the disease.
• Discusses the implications to the patientwhen complications are left untreated.

Diagnostics -

Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine the presence of the disease.