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What is Celiac Disease?

The symptoms of adult sufferers may differ from that of children. Children need nutrients for growth and development as well as health, so they may be of short stature or grow slowly and have delayed puberty. They may have problems with their tooth enamel. Adult onset celiac disease may cause such symptoms as joint or […]

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A Brief Discussion of Heart Valve Disease

The heart is one of the strongest muscles and arguable it is the most important organ in the human body.  It is responsible for getting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body by way of the circulatory system.  It is divided into two halves, called the atrium and the ventricle chambers.  Between these two chambers are […]

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Celiac Disease

~Celiac Disease~ Celiac Disease is a disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten, or similar proteins in wheat, oats, barley and rye. It is estimated that celiac disease affects 20% of Americans. This digestive disease causes damage to the mucous lining of the intestine whenever food products are consumed that contain gluten. Celiac disease impairs […]

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Plavix

plavix is an oral, thienopyridine class antiplatelet agent used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease. It is marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis. The drug works by irreversibly inhibiting a receptor called P2Y12, an adenosine diphosphate ADP chemoreceptor. Adverse effects include hemorrhage, severe neutropenia, and Thrombotic thrombocytopenic […]

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