Erica A. Hernandez, RRT

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• Coping with Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy

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• The History of Muscular Dystrophy

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• The History of Cystic Fibrosis

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• What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?

  IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...

• What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?

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