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What is Attention Deficit Disorder by Vanessa Ferie
By CPR Nashville, TN at February 9, 2014 | 9:14 am | 0 Comment
The American Psychiatric Association published a manual in 1952 called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This manual is still used today as a reference material by healthcare providers and insurance agencies. This manual has been updated many times throughout the years, to stay current on the ever-evolving; understanding of mental disorders. The 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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Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease by James Koester
By CPR Nashville, TN at July 27, 2013 | 11:01 am | 1 Comments
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a tragic illness that affects over five million elderly denizens of the United States. The causes of Alzheimer’s Disease are uncertain but there is a triad of factors that influence the development of Alzheimer’s: genetics, environment, and lifestyle choice. AD is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the neurons, which are brain more...
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Sickle Cell Anemia by Precious Wilson-Cox
By CPR Nashville, TN at July 4, 2013 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
I have heard the term sickle cell anemia and have often wondered what it is and what it does, and I consider myself fortunate. I didn’t totally understand, but now I can see what this disease entails. Normal red blood cells are round. They can move throughout the body with little effort. They carry oxygen all over the body to keep the body in good working order more...
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What is DIABETES MELLITUS by Luamart Lewis
By CPR Nashville, TN at June 21, 2013 | 10:02 am | 1 Comments
Fact: Did you know that at least 26 million Americans today have diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic condition that a lot of people are not very familiar with. Diabetes Mellitus can be categorized as Type 1, Type 2, Diabetes insipidus, and Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Today I would like to inform you about Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a more...
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