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Overview of Albinism by Cara Schneider
By CPR Nashville, TN at October 18, 2013 | 10:06 am | 2 Comments
Albinism is by no means new, but many of us don’t know much about it, even today when modern medicine, science and easy access to the internet make learning about it possible. Many are familiar with the term “albino” but not with the term “albinism” which suggests a lack of scientific understanding. There are many myths and misconceptions regarding albinism.When more...
What are Teratogens by Trinh Nguyen
By CPR Nashville, TN at July 29, 2013 | 8:28 am | 0 Comment
Teratogens are substances (viruses, chemicals, and drugs) and conditions (environmental stress, and severe malnutrition) that are harmful during prenatal development. If pregnant women are exposed to these substances they’re at an increase risk of prenatal abnormalities and perhaps death of the baby. The substances not only cause physical harm but also impaired more...
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PCOS, A Simplified Summary of a Complex Imbalance by Amanda Ruesche
By CPR Nashville, TN at July 23, 2013 | 10:14 am | 0 Comment
When you Google women’s health, the most common topics that surface generally address breast cancer, menopause, or pregnancy. If you do a little further digging, you will find PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, listed as one of the causes of infertility in women who are trying to conceive. What’s troubling about the information is that it generally isn’t spoken more...
What Are Kidney Stones by Kayla Tatum
By CPR Nashville, TN at July 21, 2013 | 11:36 am | 0 Comment
The main function of the kidneys is to act as a filter for our blood. 'Dirty blood' or blood that contains waste from food our body ingests, travels into the kidneys through a filtration process. The clean blood is distributed into our body. Kidney stones form when your kidneys cannot break down substances because of a lack of fluid in your body and a buildup is formed. more...
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Overview of Cystic Fibrosis
By CPR Nashville, TN at July 19, 2013 | 11:43 am | 0 Comment
Cystic Fibrosis is a heredity disease that causes severe damage to one’s digestive system and lungs, as it greatly affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. Cystic Fibrosis causes these secretions to plug up tubes and ducts, including those in the lungs and pancreas. It is caused by a mutation in a recessive gene, therefore both parents must more...
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