For this assignment, select and research one of the endocrine disorders listed below. Create a PowerPoint to explain the disorder. A link is provided to introduce you to each disorder. However, you will need to conduct additional research to fully complete your presentation (you should consult a minimum of three quality sources).
Addison’s Disease. Mayo Clinic. Accessed on July 17, 2022 at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/addisons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350293
Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease. Accessed on July 17, 2022 at: American Association of Neurological Surgeons. https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Cushings-Disease
You should include the following topics in your presentation:
Slide 1
Title Slide with Name, Course, and Date
Slide 2 – Introduction
Topics to be covered in outline form
Slide 3
Name and describe your chosen disorder. What happens to the body as a result of this disorder? What part (or parts) of the body does the disorder generally impact? How? How many people are affected in the US (or worldwide)?
Slide 4
Describe the symptoms of the disorder. What happens in the body to cause the disease? Is it typically inherited or acquired? Is it triggered by other events?
Slides 5-6
How is the disorder diagnosed? What tests are performed?
Slide 7
How is the disorder treated? Discuss medications, etc. Include an image to support your research.
Slide 8 – Application of research
Summarize new findings about your chosen disorder by researching current articles (within the last 5 years). This data must go beyond what is already known about the disorder.
Slide 9 – Conclusion
Summarize your project findings.
Slide 10 – References
Provide your sources in APA format.
