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Do I Have Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) by Jonathan Steinke
By CPR Nashville, TN at February 20, 2013 | 7:31 am | 1 Comments
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 food passes through it more...
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Treatments for Psoriasis by Kathleen Province
By CPR Nashville, TN at February 19, 2013 | 8:11 am | 0 Comment
The human body is an incredible machine that carries out hundreds of tasks every day with near perfection. But when something goes wrong, it can cause serious side effects for that person and that is usually when we say someone has a disease or illness. One disease that can occur from a malfunction in your body is called Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune more...
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Mitral Valve Prolapse by Stephanie Murphy
By CPR Nashville, TN at February 18, 2013 | 9:29 am | 1 Comments
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition where the mitral valve does not work properly. The mitral valve is made up of two flaps that separate the left ventricle and the left atrium. In the case of a properly working mitral valve, it opens and closes to let blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. It would close tightly creating a seal, thus preventing more...
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Types of Lung Cancer by Michele Singler
By CPR Nashville, TN at February 17, 2013 | 10:17 am | 2 Comments
As you may know, lung cancer is a very tedious disease. There are three different types of lung cancer; non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and lung carcinoid tumor. Knowing which type of cancer you have is crucial because it will affect the type of treatment you do or do not get and it may affect your prognosis. Lung cancer is the most leading cause of more...
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What You Should Know About a Concussion by Schnikia Pool
By CPR Nashville, TN at February 15, 2013 | 7:24 am | 1 Comments
Concussions are a serious brain injury. They occur commonly in sports injuries when there is a jolt, bump, or blow to the head. It can be followed by a ringing in the ears or blurred vision. The patient could also lose consciousness or have amnesia. Concussions also occur from a fall where the head and brain move too quickly creating a traumatic brain injury. When left more...