Thursday, October 26, 2017
Congestive
heart failure is a common cardiac problem in the US. After age 40, 1 in 5 people will develop some
form of heart failure and the risk increases as we age.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure is a very common problem in this country; a leading reason to visit a medical provider and the most frequently prescribed medications. While many health conditions and medications can cause HTN, the majority of patients have primary hypertension.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
In general terms, arthritis means inflammation in a joint. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Rarely seen below age 40 it is seen in nearly everyone as we approach “old age."
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Friday, September 8, 2017
Gout is a type of arthritis with both acute and chronic features. The problem is caused by too much uric acid in your blood stream. An acute flare occurs when the excess uric acid forms into crystals which deposit in a joint like your wrist, knee, ankle or most commonly the big toe.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Clostridium difficile (C-diff) is a bacterial infection that causes abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. The symptoms may range from mild to severe and can lead to death.
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Friday, June 9, 2017
Increasingly
over the past decade patients are being diagnosed with NAFLD (non-alcoholic
fatty liver disease). This is defined as
excess fatty deposits in the liver without inflammation.
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Thursday, March 23, 2017
A new heart drug cuts cholesterol levels to once unthinkable lows, a treatment that doctors hope may prevent future heart attacks or stroke in high-risk patients, according to results from a highly anticipated study released Friday.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Meningitis
is a relatively uncommon but very serious illness that affects the membranes of
the brain and spinal cord. While most
people associate meningitis with college dorms, where the close-quarters living
arrangements provide a perfect atmosphere for meningitis outbreaks, the truth
is that meningitis affects people of every age group and geographic location.
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Posted By:
Web Admin
Monday, March 28, 2016
Did
you know that acne can have profound psychological effects well beyond the
teenage years? Far more than just a
nuisance of puberty, acne (even mild acne) can cause significant social and
psychological harm, to say nothing of long-term physical effects such as
scarring.
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Monday, February 29, 2016
In
2006 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began recommending
vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) among teenage girls.
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