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What is Gum Disease by Carly Weis
By CPR Nashville, TN at November 8, 2013 | 9:13 am | 0 Comment
Gum disease, also known as gingivitis or periodontal disease, starts off as bacterial growth in your mouth, and if it is not treated can lead to tooth loss and damage to the surrounding tissue. The first stage is known as gingivitis, and this is when the gums become inflamed due to plaque buildup and causes the gums to bleed easily when being brushed. Plaque builds up more...
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Overview of Tuberculosis by Schnikia Pool
By CPR Nashville, TN at August 15, 2013 | 7:31 am | 0 Comment
Overview of TB: TB also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be spread very easily. This disease can attack the kidneys, brain, and even the spine. The most common is the lungs. This bacterium can be spread by just breathing the contaminated air. It can’t be done by kissing, touching, or even eating off the same person. The infected person can sneeze, cough, or more...
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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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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome(WPW) by Emily Cronin
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 20, 2013 | 7:36 pm | 1 Comments
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome, or more commonly known as WPW, is a syndrome that affects your heart. This syndrome can also have negative effects on your physical strength and mental health. The syndrome is a gene mutation that is passed down from your ancestors. With this syndrome your heart created an extra electrical pathway. This causes your heart to have more...
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What is Crohn’s Disease by Blerina Fetahu
By CPR Nashville, TN at May 8, 2013 | 7:50 am | 1 Comments
I am writing this assignment on the topic of Crohn’s disease. The reason that I am writing on this particular topic is because a friend of mine was recently diagnosed with this disease. I did not know much about Cohn’s as well and therefore decided to do more research using the Mayo Clinic site. Crohn’s disease is defined as an inflammation in the lining of the more...
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