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=//__ Cystic Fibrosis __//= Cystic Fibrosis is the most fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. There is no cure. Cystic Fibrosis,a genetic disorder that results when one lacks in a certain protein and the balance of chloride in the body, one basically drowns on the inside due to the mucus build up in the lungs. Cystic Fibrosis is one of the most widespread genetic disorders there is, but it only occurs when are carriers which will give their children a 1 in 4 chance of getting Cystic Fibrosis. In this picture (top left) shows the mucus in the lungs that build up and causes the loss of lung function and which eventually result in death of the individual.

In this photo it is showing you graphically the life expectancy for one who has Cystic Fibrosis and how over time the chances of survuial have signifantly increased. Due to the advancement in technology and better understanding of the genetic disorder. For example look at 1990 compared to 2008 its a good and inspiring feeling to see with the years to come we will be looking back at 2008 and going "wow" look how far we have come.

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As we know there is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis but there are treatments that can ease the symptons and reduce complication. The medications one can recive are,


 * Antibiotics to treat and prevent lung infections
 * Mucus-thinning drugs to help with lunch function
 * Bronchodilators to keep your airways open by relaxing all the muscles around your bronchial tube

In this photo is a very young little girl with Cystic Fibrous who is undergoing the treatment of the bronchodilator. Once again the bronchodilator helps to keep your airway open by relaxing all the muscles around your bronchial tube.

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In this photo we have the lungs of someone who does not have Cystic Fibrous compared to someone who does on the right. In the healthy lungs on the left there is no mucus blocking the bronchial tubes which is what you see in all the white vein looking things (clear & free of mucus.). However the lungs on right which have Cystic Fibrous all the dark red vein looking things represents the mucus blocking the bronchial tube where its supple to be white and free of mucus like the healthy lungs on the left.

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In this video you will meet a young lady named Lisa. Lisa was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrous at the young age of eight weeks old but despite her day to day struggle Cystic Fibrous throws at her she is still an incredibly happy person and inspiring. This short video captures what a day in Lisa's life is like.

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 * All the facts you need to know on Cystic Fibrous
 * Talks about chromosome 7 and its relation to Cystic Fibrous
 * Talks about the gene mutation of Cystic Fibrous
 * Talks about the signs and symptoms of Cystic Fibrous

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=**__//WIKIPOST #2!!//__**=

__//Siberian Huskies//__
The Siberian Husky, which is directly descended from the sled dogs developed over time of several thousands of years by the Chukchi people of North-East Siberia. These cute fur balls are a bundle of joy not just to look at but to learn about their evolution as well. Native to Siberia these dogs have had recent DNA testing that has proven,Siberian Huskies are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Just look at the cute puppy below. (awh)

__Purebred? Why were they developed?__
The Siberian Husky is a purebred dog. The bred was developed for an endurance sled dog. In 1909 the first large numbers of the Siberian Huskies were sent to Alaska to compete in the long endurance sled races. While in Alaska the riders saw what great talent these dogs had to offer and that's how they are now such vastly used for sled dogs.

__Characteristics developing over time__
The Chukchi people kept their dogs in the family shelters with them and also encouraged the children to play with them. It is believed that since these dogs were around humans since the beginning that its why this breed of dog is so loyal and alert and protects the owner and is truly a great companion.

These dogs were needed in order to expanded the hunting grounds of the Chukchi people as well. The Siberian Huskies gave them the advantage to cover more ground and cover it faster and safer and aloud them to hunt longer by pulling the hunter on the sled to where the hunting grounds were. This technique of hunting is still used today but for running trap lines like in the show Yukon Men. For the most part though the general population now races these dogs in races all across the world. Here is a video to show you how these dogs pull a sled;

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 * All adout how to care for your Husky
 * All about how to train a Siberian Husky how to pull a sled
 * More reading on the Chukchi people and the relation with Siberian Huskies
 * Ever wonder how wolfs became dogs? Your answers are here (Remember though Siberian Huskies didn't directly come from wolfs)


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 * //__ Hypothyroidism #3 __//**

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce the accurate amount of a thyroid hormone called thyroxine. These thyroid hormones regulate the way the body uses energy and without the correct levels of thyroxi ne many of your body’s function slow down or in severe cases stop.



Anyone can get it, a bout 4.6% of the US population aged 12 and above have hypothyroidism. However older adults are more likely to develop this condition. In addition women age 60 and older have the highest risk of developing hypothyroidism. An individual also has a higher chance of developing hypothyroidism if one has a family history of thyroid disease or any autoimmune disorders, been exposed to radiation to your neck or upper chest area or if you have type 1 diabetes.
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Symptoms for hypothyroidism are the same for each gender, with only a few differences. The most common symptoms for a male is;
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 * Tiring easily
 * Dry skin/ Bitter nails
 * Constipation
 * Depression
 * Sore muscles
 * Weight gain or loss
 * Swelling of the gland

For women are all of the symptoms are the same for women with the expection of slow heart rate, greater sensitivity to cold and carpal tunnel syndrome, men do not experience these types of symptoms.


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The standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily intake of the synthetic thyroid hormone. This is an oral medication which restores the correct hormone levels which than reverses the signs and symptoms. One or two weeks after starting the treatment one will start to notice the symptoms decline. This kid of treatment is the most commonly used and is usually lifelong.



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Think you have hypothryodisim? Well here is a symptoms checklist for you. There are other ways to treat this condition with out taking a pill and here are some natural ways, if your condition is minor. Wondering what someone with this condition what their diet make they look like? Search no more the meal plan awaits here. Human's are not the only one who can develop this condition, dogs can as well.
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