What is Fungal Meningitis by Susan Berberich
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and the spinal cord. Three connective tissue membranes called meninges cover and protect the CNS. Meningitis occurs when the meninges become infected and swell. Of the three types of meningitis, viral, bacterial and fungal, fungal is not contagious and is rarely the focus of any health […]
What is Diabetes by Nancy Bone
More and more people today are being diagnosed with Diabetes. Through modern medicine, diabetes has been separated into three major types, Pre-diabetes, Type I Diabetes, and Type II Diabetes. First, let’s start with “What is diabetes?” Diabetes is a condition in which the body, specifically the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin for the […]
COPD by Jessica Unruh
Being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) means you have an extremely difficult time breathing. COPD is a long-term, progressive disease that is not treatable but is preventable and can be managed as well. With COPD airflow is blocked or slowed down due to two main types of conditions, emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis. […]
Alzheimer’s by Lina Palazzolo
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and is a form of dementia. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s start slow and then progress to more severe symptoms over time. The cause of this disease is nerve cells in the brain that begin to slowly shrink and eventually die, causing damage to the memory and […]
Abnormal Bone Development by Jordan Pfaff
From birth to death, the Human body undergoes many changes, especially during childhood. One of the many changes that are most visible has to deal with bone growth. In addition to supporting the heart and other vital organs, bones govern how tall an individual is and the shape of certain facial features such as cheeks […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Lauren Seers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that affects individuals who witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. For someone to be diagnosed with PTSD, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV) requires a person to have experienced, witnessed, or be confronted with an event that involves actual or threatened death, serious injury, […]
Alzheimer’s disease By Claire Perry
Alzheimer’s disease more commonly spoken just as Alzheimer’s is defined as a disease that causes brain degeneration and death of brain cells causing mental breakdown and memory loss. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia which is defined as the progressive deterioration of intellectual functions such as memory that can occur while other […]
BLS CPR for Nursing Students | Nashville Nurses
Basic Life Support CPR Class for Nursing Students If you are a nursing student enrolled in a nursing program at University of Phoenix, Belmont University, Volunteer State Community College, Nashville State Community College, TennesseeState University, or Vanderbilt University School of Nursing you need to take an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR […]