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.

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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.

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Alport Syndrome

Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Alport Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive kidney disease and abnormalities of the ears and eyes. It most often affects males. Women can pass the gene for the disorder to their children, even if they have no symptoms.

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RA & Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Posted Monday, January 18, 2016

For years, women with rheumatic disease have been discouraged and/or advised not to get pregnant. We now know that with careful medical and obstetric management most women can have a successful pregnancy. If your patient(s) with rheumatic disease are considering pregnancy here are a few guidelines of what women should know about pregnancy and rheumatic disease.

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Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Posted Thursday, January 14, 2016

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is very similar to Crohn’s Disease. However, Crohn’s Disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from an individual’s mouth down to the rectum; whereas UC only affects a specific portion of the GI area. It is important to understand both diseases as they are the two most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

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Traumatic Brain Injury & Surgery

Posted Friday, January 8, 2016

Repeated TBI Can Cause Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a Degenerative and Irreversible Brain Disease Severe head injuries cause swelling of the brain. Unlike other areas of the body that can expand with swelling, the protective nature of the skull prevents the brain from expanding,

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The Link Between Glaucoma & Blindness

Posted Thursday, December 31, 2015

Healthy living isn’t just focusing on the foods you eat; eye care is also an essential key focus area to living a healthy lifestyle. Glaucoma can affect adults, the elderly and children of any age.

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Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Posted Thursday, December 24, 2015

Winter break – the time of year when children are enjoying extended time with family. Unfortunately, easy access to sugary foods and a lack of physical activity has led to an increase in Type 2 Diabetes among American children. Formerly known as Adult-Onset Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic illness with serious complications if not managed properly.

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