Alzheimer’s by Lina Palazzolo
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and is a form of dementia. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s start slow and then progress to more severe symptoms over time. The cause of this disease is nerve cells in the brain that begin to slowly shrink and eventually die, causing damage to the memory and […]
Abnormal Bone Development by Jordan Pfaff
From birth to death, the Human body undergoes many changes, especially during childhood. One of the many changes that are most visible has to deal with bone growth. In addition to supporting the heart and other vital organs, bones govern how tall an individual is and the shape of certain facial features such as cheeks […]
Trisomy 18 by Emily Edwards
When women become pregnant, there are many procedures they must follow in order to deliver a healthy baby. They must cut back on their caffeine intake, stop smoking, quit drinking, take vitamins and supplements, and other doctor-regulated daily steps to taking care of their unborn child. However, there are times when no matter what a […]
Oral Cancer by Brittany Blumer
Oral cancer is a very serious health condition that your dentist or hygienist should look for signs of at every visit. Your dentist should make sure that any changes in your oral health are recorded at every visit to insure that oral cancer will be easily detected during a routine cleaning. Oral cancer can be […]
Pet Allergies by Ashley Hayes
If you have trouble breathing or take on cold like symptoms during or after contact with an animal, then you may have a pet allergy. A pet allergy is an allergic reaction usually caused by dander, saliva, or urine from animals such as cats, dogs, and rabbits. An allergic reaction is very similar to having […]
CPR Certification Nashville | CPR Class
CPR Nashville offers CPR certification classes in Franklin, Smyrna, Spring Hill, Williamson, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Gallatin, Mt. Juliet, and Forest Hills. All classes are American Heart Association, AHA, approved and include basic life support for healthcare providers, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications must be renewed every 2 […]
Anxiety Disorders by Kateryna Petrakova
Decades ago introverted and socially awkward people used to be called shy. Today, we are able to classify and name people’s conditions. If a person is shy, scared, too emotional, or nervous we tend to label his or her behavior as an anxiety disorder. On the one hand, experiencing slight anxiety is a good thing. […]
Tachycardia with a Pulse, CPR Nashville
CPR Certification Nashville Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class Nashville Tachycardia With A Pulse Algorithm Tachycardia With a Pulse Treatment Ventricular Tachycardia,Supraventricular Tachycardia/Rapid Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter Causes: In some cases tachycardia can be causes from dehydration, exercise, caffeine, and blood loss. In more acute situations, tachycardia is caused because of an extra electrical connection going between […]
Bladder Cancer by Cameron Dielmann
In the United States, one of the most commonly occurring forms of cancer is bladder cancer. It can be caused by a variety of factors and when it comes to distinguishing the severity and kind of bladder cancer, there are 3 main divisions and they are named by the type of cells that become cancerous. […]