explain Differences between dementia, delirium, Alzheimers

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You choose one topic from the 4 health issues
Topic
Points to consider
Alzheimers
Disease
Diagnostic methods/tests
Differences between dementia, delirium, Alzheimers
Current theories of pathophysiology
Clinical course and prognosis
Treatment options
Safety interventions for the home or potential hospital admissions

Chronic Heart Failure
Risk factors/causes
Types (right and left heart)/classification
Underlying mechanisms (Frank-Starling, after and pre load)
Consequences (remodelling, RAAS, SNS, etc.)
Diagnostic tests
Acute and chronic management (Australian guidelines!)
Later treatment options
Life-style changes

Tuberculosis
Detection and diagnosis
Treatment and care (latent TB)
Preventative care
Drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)
TB and HIV
Global impact of TB and Australian considerations

Anaphylaxis
Types of reactions (Type IgE/IgG mediated and non-immunological)
Difference to allergic reactions
Manifestations
Diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis
Consider fatalities from upper airway oedema and circulatory shock
Management options (emergency, immediate, short & long term)
Long term prognosis and management

Topic
Points to consider
Alzheimers
Disease
Diagnostic methods/tests
Differences between dementia, delirium, Alzheimers
Current theories of pathophysiology
Clinical course and prognosis
Treatment options
Safety interventions for the home or potential hospital admissions

Chronic Heart Failure
Risk factors/causes
Types (right and left heart)/classification
Underlying mechanisms (Frank-Starling, after and pre load)
Consequences (remodelling, RAAS, SNS, etc.)
Diagnostic tests
Acute and chronic management (Australian guidelines!)
Later treatment options
Life-style changes

Tuberculosis
Detection and diagnosis
Treatment and care (latent TB)
Preventative care
Drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)
TB and HIV
Global impact of TB and Australian considerations
Anaphylaxis

Types of reactions (Type IgE/IgG mediated and non-immunological)
Difference to allergic reactions
Manifestations
Diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis
Consider fatalities from upper airway oedema and circulatory shock
Management options (emergency, immediate, short & long term)
Long term prognosis and management
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