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Herpes Simplex by Nick Ferrugia
By CPR St. Louis at April 4, 2012 | 6:52 am | 0 Comment
Herpes simplex is a viral disease that infects the mouth region (including the lips and gums, and sometimes even the eyes), as well as the genital region (which may also include the rectum). When activated during an “outbreak” painful red blisters appear, that later break open and leak. They eventually get yellow and crusty and turn into pink skin. They generally go more...
Breast Cancer By Laura Boland
By CPR St. Louis at April 3, 2012 | 6:40 am | 0 Comment
It’s hard to find people these days who do not know someone who has struggled or suffered from breast cancer. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts and develops in the tissue of the breast; there are two types: Ductal carcinoma, which is the most common, and Lobular carcinoma. Ductal carcinoma is within the actual tubes of the breast that move the milk from the more...
Galactosemia by Maureen Schleeper
By CPR St. Louis at April 2, 2012 | 7:17 am | 0 Comment
Galactosemia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down the simple sugar galactose. Galactose is unable to be broken down due to mutations in three specific genes: GALE, GALK1, and GALT. These genes prevent the body from producing the enzymes needed to metabolize galactose into glucose for energy production. Although there are small more...
Rheumatoid Arthritis by Anne Kazanas
By CPR St. Louis at April 1, 2012 | 6:01 pm | 0 Comment
Rheumatoid arthritis or (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder. It affects and causes damage to many different joints including the joints of the hands and feet, ankles, elbows, hips, and shoulders. RA also causes damage to cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Over time it can affect organs and internal systems. There is no cure for rheumatoid more...
Coronary Artery Disease by Vera Kozlova
By CPR St. Louis at March 31, 2012 | 6:58 am | 0 Comment
According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, a coronary artery disease is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries that supply oxygen rich blood to your heart muscle. These arteries are called coronary arteries. Abbreviated CAD, this disease is the leading cause of death and the most common heart disease in men and women. CAD has signs more...
