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Polycythemia vera by Emily Greer
By CPR St. Louis at November 10, 2011 | 7:09 am | 0 Comment
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic blood disorder observed by an unusual increase in three types of blood cells produced by bone marrow: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. PV is called a myeloproliferative disorder because the bone marrow is producing too many cells too rapidly. Polycythemia vera (PV) usually develops over a time span of 10-20 years. more...
Cardiovascular Issues in Spinal Cord Injury Patients by Tia M. Young
By CPR St. Louis at November 9, 2011 | 6:43 am | 0 Comment
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is most often characterized by a loss of sensation or the inability to control limb movements, either in the lower extremities (paraplegia) or inferior to the neck (tetra/quadriplegia). There are currently roughly 450,000 SCI patients in the U.S. alone, with about 10,000 new injuries occurring each year. Cardiovascular disorders as a group more...
What is Lactose Intolerance? by Chelsea Godwin
By CPR St. Louis at November 8, 2011 | 7:42 am | 0 Comment
Lactose intolerance can also be known as lactose deficiency because it is a lack of a particular enzyme that is produced by the lining of one’s small intestine. Ultimately, this means that someone with this deficiency cannot properly digest the milk sugar in dairy products. Without the normal amounts of the enzyme lactase being produced in the small intestine our bodies more...
Jock Itch by Laura Lentz
By CPR St. Louis at November 7, 2011 | 6:17 am | 0 Comment
Jock itch is a fungal infection. Its clinical name is tinea cruris. This infection can affect the skin of genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. It is an itchy, red rash. Jock itch gets its name because it is common in athletes, who sweat a lot. It usually is not serious, but can be bothersome and uncomfortable. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ more...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) by Ashley Nagel
By CPR St. Louis at November 5, 2011 | 9:18 am | 0 Comment
Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) is a type of mild to severe depression that occurs around the same time every year, typically in the fall and winter, although rare cases do get S.A.D. during the spring and summer as well. It's thought that Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused by lack of sun in the fall and winter months. Lack of sun can lead to disruption to more...
