Cancer Of The Lung by Tarik Kavazovic
If I were to tell you the biggest killer in the United States could easily be stopped, you would probably beat me up and throw me in jail. Nevertheless, it is true. In 2012, 226,160 people were diagnosed with lung cancer and only 40,000 of them survived. The killer? Smoking. Cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals and […]
Niacin Treatment in Heart Disease by Trinh Nguyen
It has become evident how coronary heart disease has affected the lives of many. As the heart is the central organ of our body, dysfunction leads to failure in the functioning of other various organs. A person suffering from heart disease undergoes tremendous physical and mental stress, and it most often leads to disability, lower […]
Concussion Recognition In Sports by Jeff Shelton
Sports have been passed down from generation to generation, since the start of the first pitch or first pass. Following the tradition of sports being passed down to the younger generation are also concussions. Concussions have been following sports since the dawn of time, and it has always been a worrisome topic. When you bring […]
Do I Have Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) by Jonathan Steinke
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux, is a digestive system disease in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. This can result in an inflammatory or burning sensation in the throat. The function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is to close as soon as […]
Liver Disease by Almira Babahmetovic
Liver disease is more prominent in the country than people realize. The liver has multiple functions within the body. An improper-functioning liver can lead to the organ failing. Signs and symptoms can be minimal to life-threatening. There is no true cure for liver disease, but some alternative procedures can help a person, including a transplant. […]
How Common is Preeclampsia (Pregnancy) by Loretta Hughes
Preeclampsia is a disease that affects 5% to 8% of all pregnant women. This disease causes high blood pressure and high protein levels in the urine sometime after the 20th week. If left untreated the outcome for mother and baby can be deadly. Symptoms are shadowed by what may be regarded as normal pregnancy symptoms, […]
Diabetes by Cory Do
Diabetic patients have found many welcoming hospitals and facilities, which help aid them through the process of living life with a diabetic disease. This topic was chosen because there are people in society who are unaffected and have little knowledge about diabetes. The goal is to inform, help people with a higher chance of contracting […]
What is BLS CPR? | Nashville, TN | CPR for Healthcare Providers
What is BLS CPR? This is a common question among nursing students, dental hygiene students, medical students, physical therapy program students, and any other student entering a healthcare related college program. BLS stands for Basic Life Support. BLS, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, is a specialized CPR class for medical professionals. For example, if […]
BLS CRP and ACLS Classes | Franklin, TN | Healthcare Provider CPR
Welcome to CPR Nashville’s presentation of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS for Healthcare Providers course near Franklin, Tennessee. CPR Nashville offers the BLS class in the Homewood Suites by Hilton Brentwood/Nashville. Our BLS classes are taught in the Drake Room. CPR Nashville is a cheerleader for Emergency Cardiovascular Care and is dedicated […]
How to prepare for ACLS classes | Nashville, TN
If you need to become ACLS certified, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certified, there are certain things you can do to make sure you pass the ACLS class. But, first make sure that taking an ACLS class is right for you. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support is an extension of BLS, aka Basic Life Support. ACLS has […]