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American Heart Month

Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Heart disease includes a range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, blood vessel diseases and congenital defects. It is the leading cause of preventable death in people 40-65 years of age. Due to the tremendous impact of heart disease, the American Heart Association has designated February as American Heart Month. Listed below are a few tips on how you can ensure that you are making heart-healthy decisions in all areas of life.

Paget Disease of the Bone

Posted Thursday, February 11, 2016

Paget’s disease is a chronic condition of bone characterized by disorder of the normal bone remodeling process. As a result, the bone that is formed is abnormal, enlarged, not as dense, brittle, and prone to breakage (fracture).

Diarrhea Predominant IBS (IBS-D)

Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Although IBS is common in the general population, few seek medical care for their symptoms. There are several types of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) including; Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation predominate (IBS-C), Irritable Bowel Syndrome Alternating type (IBS-A) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea predominate (IBS-D). This resource is intended to help educate patients on what IBS-D is, causes and symptoms.

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted Thursday, February 4, 2016

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is a term used to describe a group of long-lasting, chronic, inflammatory diseases that affect children under the age of 17. It is estimated that more than 300,000 children in the United States are living with some form of Rheumatoid Arthritis or another form of Rheumatic Disease.

Chronic Sinusitis

Posted Friday, January 29, 2016

A bad cold can often be mistaken for sinusitis (sinus disease). Many symptoms are the same, including headache or facial pain, runny nose and nasal congestion. Unlike a cold, sinus disease symptoms may be caused by bacterial infections.

Infographic: Cervical Cancer Screening Month

Posted Thursday, January 28, 2016

Learn about the statistics and risks of Cervical Cancer

Fighting Cancer with Immunotherapy

Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2016

In the ongoing search for better treatments, many are adding immunotherapy to their cancer-fighting arsenal. Please share this guide with your patients to help them understand more about this treatment option and how it is being used to wage the war against cancer.

Back Pain Caused by Ankylosing - Spondylitis

Posted Thursday, January 21, 2016

What could be thought of as simple back pain could be signs of something worse, such as Ankylosing – Spondylitis. Men should take extra effort in consulting their medical provider as Ankylosing – Spondylitis affects more men than the woman population. The disease is also more common in Native Americans but can affect any race.

Infographic: Glaucoma Awareness

Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Learn About the Statistics and Symptoms of Glaucoma

Achieving Weight Loss for Health in 2016

Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Being overweight or obese can have a serious impact on health. Carrying extra fat leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers.