Case study- neurological and muscular disease.
Instructions
Choose one disease of those listed. Invent a patient. You do not need all the patient data
but do include typical symptoms and diagnostic findings. You may include graphs or images. We will discuss an example case in class. Introduce the patient and describe the context of the case. Describe the history and results of any examinations performed. Justify your diagnosis. Suggest underlying causes, make a prognosis and suggest treatment. Ensure to relate clinical findings and treatment to the underlying pathophysiology.
Your essay should be 1000-1500 words long (excluding reference list). Cite your references in Harvard style (both in-text, and in a reference list at the end). Your work will be screened using Turnitin anti-plagiarism software.
The diseases ̶ Alzheimer’s’ disease ̶ Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease ̶ Duchenne muscular dystrophy ̶ Epilepsy ̶ Guillain-Barre syndrome ̶ Huntington’s disease ̶ Motor neuron disease ̶ Multiple sclerosis ̶ Myasthenia gravis ̶ Parkinson’s disease ̶ Polymyositis ̶ Schizophrenia.
Criteria for success in this assignment;
1. Accurately analyse the symptoms given and suggest a plausible cause based on knowledge of the structure and function of the NS Indicate a prognosis from a set of clinical symptoms.
2. Write concisely, clearly and logically, with appropriate use of technical terms.
3. Explain the basics of a brain or muscle imaging technique or another diagnostic test.
4. Credit suitable primary and secondary sources using the Harvard referencing style.
5. Good spelling and grammar. Use continuous prose.
6. Make sure you have fulfilled all the following and remain within word limit: ̶ Addressing the title directly and effectively ̶ Appropriate use of sources ̶ Clear scientific language used ̶ Understanding of the subject material ̶ Clear structure, leading the reader.
This assignment is designed to test the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system to interpret clinical scenarios.
2. Relate the structure and connectivity of excitable tissue to complex function.
3. Explain the physiological principles of a higher nervous function.
4. Evaluate scientific sources.
5. Scientific writing.
