Carol Landau LCSW

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• Is Ovarian Cancer Genetic?

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• How Family Can Be a Powerful Support System for Those with Cystic Fibrosis

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• Sleep Apnea Control May Contribute to Stroke Recovery

  Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form of sleep apnea, is characterized by repetitive closure of the upper airway during sleep. This closure results in a recurrent cycle of sleep disruption and possible hypoxia. Symptoms include loud snoring, feeling unrested when you wake up, and a general...

• What Causes Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

  Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most common causes of death due to cardiac diseases. Sudden cardiac arrest refers to the sudden loss of heart function, resulting in death. It is different from a heart attack in that the latter is caused by a blockage in one of the vessels that supplies the walls...

• What Is a Renal Ultrasound Used For?

  UltrasoundIt is actually a diagnostic procedure. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body's tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. This creates videos or photographic images of the internal structure of the body after the echoes are recorded and transformed.Many diseases and...