Browsing Month June, 2013
Alopecia: A Hairy Situation by Emily Hock
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 30, 2013 | 6:23 am | 1 Comments
Alopecia is a medical condition that causes hair loss from the head or body and is common in over 95% of people. Made out of keratin, hair is produced from the papilla inside the skin. Surrounding the papilla are three layers of the hair root; the cuticle, cortex, and medulla. As we age, the pigment of our hair eventually stops producing, thus causing gray hair. Loss of more...
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Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology Unknown Paper
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 29, 2013 | 7:54 am | 3 Comments
MICROBIOLOGY UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Kayla Cook April 30, 2013 General Microbiology INTRODUCTION Understanding and distinguishing microorganisms from one another is a necessary step when trying to recognize how they play a part in not only humans but in the world. By identifying a microorganism, a patient can be diagnosed and treated, an organism can be studied, and more...
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What is Schizophrenia
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 26, 2013 | 9:26 am | 0 Comment
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects people worldwide. This disorder is one of the most severe brain disorders. By definition, it is characterized by profound distortions in one's thought process, emotions, perceptions, and behavior. It is also known as a "split mind"; the person is in a world that has nothing to do with everyday experiences. This serious more...
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Lou Gehrig’s disease by Jeremy Horton
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 23, 2013 | 8:19 am | 0 Comment
The disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is one that affects the brain and spinal cord. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body caused by the degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons. In 1869, French neurologist Jen-Martin Charcot described the disease. In 1939, Lou Gehrig who more...
9 Things You Must Know About Herpes by Carissa Hoffman
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 22, 2013 | 8:16 am | 0 Comment
Herpes is one of the many sexually transmitted diseases out there. This specific type of sexually transmitted disease may not be the most severe but if not treated it could just as easily turn into life threatening illness. So I am going to point out some important facts you need to know about Herpes. 1. What exactly is Herpes? Herpes is a virus caused by the Herpes more...
