Browsing Month November, 2012
Alzheimer’s by Lina Palazzolo
By CPR Nashville, TN at November 9, 2012 | 8:54 am | 0 Comment
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 mental status of a person suffering from the more...
Abnormal Bone Development by Jordan Pfaff
By CPR Nashville, TN at November 8, 2012 | 7:08 am | 0 Comment
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 and chin. Thus, when abnormal bone growth occurs, its more...
Trisomy 18 by Emily Edwards
By CPR Nashville, TN at November 6, 2012 | 7:55 am | 0 Comment
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 mother does, some things are just out more...
Oral Cancer by Brittany Blumer
By CPR Nashville, TN at November 5, 2012 | 7:40 am | 0 Comment
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 found in the lining of the cheeks, gums, lips, roof, and floor more...
Pet Allergies by Ashley Hayes
By CPR Nashville, TN at November 4, 2012 | 7:00 am | 1 Comments
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 a cold. You may sneeze frequently and notice that you have a more...
