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Breast Cancer by Ejona Cekrezi
By CPR St. Louis at March 1, 2012 | 6:22 am | 0 Comment
Breast cancer is a malignant, metastasizing tumor of the mammary gland that is the primary cause of death for women ages 35-45. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the human body. Breast cancer usually begins with the formation of a small lump (confined tumor), or as calcium deposits, and then more...
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate by Bridget Lucchesi
By CPR St. Louis at February 29, 2012 | 6:16 am | 0 Comment
Two birth defects that can occur in the first three months of pregnancy are cleft lip and cleft palate. These disorders can occur alone or accompanied with the other. Cleft lip happens when part of the skin directly above the lip does not fuse together. Cleft palate happens when part of the oral palate, more commonly known as the roof of the mouth does not fuse together. more...
Type 1 Diabetes by Anne Kazanas
By CPR St. Louis at February 24, 2012 | 8:07 am | 0 Comment
Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease in which the pancreas does not produce the hormone called insulin that regulates blood glucose levels in the bloodstream. Insulin lowers blood glucose levels. The lack of insulin production causes abnormally elevated glucose levels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: more...
Coronary Heart Disease By Laura Boland
By CPR St. Louis at February 22, 2012 | 7:03 am | 0 Comment
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. The coronary arteries are responsible for bringing oxygen and blood to the heart. This disease is caused by a build-up of plaque and other substances that form a blockage in your artery, causing it to narrow and slow down or completely cut off the flow of more...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Nick Ferrugia
By CPR St. Louis at February 19, 2012 | 7:36 am | 0 Comment
MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive bacterium resistant to methicillin. In the United States, MRSA is the 10th leading cause of death in humans. It can cause wound infections, cellulitis, sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, etc. S. aureus is a prevalent bacteria commonly carried in the nose or on more...
