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Peptic Ulcers Caused by NSAIDS | Nelly Paredes
By CPR St. Louis at November 4, 2011 | 7:10 am | 0 Comment
Peptic ulcers are sores or injuries on the inside layer of the stomach or duodenum. These ulcers are caused when the stomach acids penetrate the stomach or intestines. One common cause of peptic ulcers is the frequent use of non-steroid and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are often used to care for headaches, arthritis, menstrual pain, cramping, muscle more...
What is Thalassemia by Brian Ly
By CPR St. Louis at November 3, 2011 | 6:18 am | 0 Comment
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of the hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein that is located in the blood and transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. If there is not enough hemoglobin, then blood cells will not be able to carry enough oxygen to the organs, resulting in that organ not functioning properly. Hemoglobin is more...
Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalance by Jo Aerne
By CPR St. Louis at October 30, 2011 | 8:47 am | 0 Comment
There is a fine line in having the correct “balance” in terms of our water, salts, minerals, and electrolytes. Whether you have too little fluid or too much water, both situations have consequences, some of which could be fatal. What is the physiological explanation of all this? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: more...
Dangers Behind High Blood Pressure By Kimberly Murphy
By CPR St. Louis at October 29, 2011 | 8:56 am | 0 Comment
Overview and Effects of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, can affect anyone at any age. It is often referred to as the “silent killer”, and is the most common type of cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the artery walls as it moves through the body. Blood pressure can vary from minute to more...
What are Nasal Polyps by Stacey Farmer
By CPR St. Louis at October 28, 2011 | 8:48 am | 0 Comment
Nasal polyps are usually benign, abnormal growths in the lining of the nasal cavities which are made of epithelial tissue. The most common place polyps are found is in the nasal meatus. There are four nasal cavities maxillary, sphenoid, ethmoid, and frontal. They are air-filled spaces in between the bones around your face. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle more...
