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Gout by Jillian Payne
By CPR St. Louis at October 16, 2011 | 9:14 am | 0 Comment
Gout is a complex type of arthritis that is caused by a buildup of uric acid. It is said that gout can be one of the most painful forms of arthritis. It is an attack of pain, swelling, and tenderness in joints. These attacks usually happen in the big toe first. The ankles, knees, wrists, and elbows can also be affected. Gout is treatable, and steps can be taken more...
Importance of Breastfeeding by Hollie Strawn
By CPR St. Louis at October 15, 2011 | 8:39 am | 0 Comment
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) “strongly recommends” that women breastfeed their infants exclusively for the first 6 months of life. After the introduction of solid food, continuing breastfeeding is recommended for at least the 12th month. The benefits to both the mother and the infant are well-researched, and more benefits are being discovered through more...
Syphilis and the Tuskegee Study by Emily Meininger
By CPR St. Louis at October 14, 2011 | 7:41 am | 0 Comment
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that has increased significantly in the United States in the past decade. Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum; this infection is mostly spread by sexual contact and spreads from skin to skin or mucous membranes. Four stages of Syphilis occur when a person becomes infected. The first stage is Primary more...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by John Merz
By CPR St. Louis at October 13, 2011 | 7:46 am | 0 Comment
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strain of the Staphylococcus bacteria that is not affected by the usual antibiotics used to treat staph infections. Because it is resistant to antibiotics, it is a more serious infection as it is difficult to treat. MRSA can be found in any place where other treatable staph infections are located. It is common more...
Alzheimer’s Disease by Connie Maull
By CPR St. Louis at October 12, 2011 | 7:01 am | 0 Comment
Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a general term for memory loss and loss of other intellectual and social abilities serious enough to interfere with activities of daily life. Alzheimer’s accounts for 50-80 percent of dementia cases. It is not a typical part of the aging process. It causes brain changes that gradually worsen over time. Brain cells more...
