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Promote Awareness: Thyroid Cancer

Posted Friday, September 4, 2015

Approximately 56,000 new cases of Thyroid Cancer will be diagnosed this year in the U.S. alone. Join the nationwide movement to increase awareness regarding Thyroid Cancer. This resource is intended to help educate your patients on what thyroid cancer is, symptoms and types.

Infographic: Scoliosis Facts

Posted Monday, August 31, 2015

Learn about the scoliosis symptoms, facts and statistics

Endoscopic Surgery: Nasal Sinuses

Posted Friday, August 28, 2015

An estimated 75% of allergy sufferers are exasperated by the constant itching and discomfort in the ears, nose, eyes and throat. Due to over-the-counter (OTC) and prescribed medications not providing relief for all patients, medical providers may recommend Endoscopic Sinus Surgery to alleviate symptoms.

Gear Up Against Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2015

Join the national awareness and learn how you can educate your patients on how to prevent and detect Traumatic Brain Injury in athletes. To prevent injury, athletes perform specific stretches and exercises, wear safety gear and follow instruction from the coach. There is one injury that is increasingly common and life-threatening – traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Infographic: The Link Between Body Weight and Cancer Risk

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Learn about the link between body weight and cancer risk.

Immunization Awareness

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Most often when you think immunizations, it usually relates to children. However, vaccines are for all of us – from babies to older adults. Efforts to vaccinate adults have not been nearly as successful as similar efforts to vaccinate children. While adults generally recognize the importance of childhood vaccination, often they don't keep up with their own recommended vaccines.

HIV & Kidney Disease

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2015

Normal kidney function allows waste to be filtered from the blood, helps control blood pressure and hormone levels. Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, is a gradual loss of kidney function. Kidney function is measured by the glomerular filtrating rate (GFR) which is the best indicator of how well the kidneys are working. There are five stages of kidney disease that measure the severity and disease progression including:

Eight Ways to Prevent Acid Reflux

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2015

More than 33% of the U.S. population is dealing with burning and pain in their esophagus caused by Acid Reflux. Acid Reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux, is caused by stomach acid that flows back up the esophagus. If symptoms are ignored or go untreated, severe health issues can occur, such as esophagitis, esophageal bleeding, ulcers or worse esophageal cancer.

Nutrition's Role In Fighting Cancer

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Fighting cancer can be likened to waging a war. To win the war, physicians utilize many weapons. Their arsenal shouldn’t fail to include the vital role of nutrition.

Cataract Awareness & Risk Factors

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2015

Approximately 22 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally. August is Cataract Awareness Month a national focus dedicated on shedding light and educating the public on the most common eye disease. This guide is intended to help educate your patients on what cataracts are, facts, risk factors, symptoms and preventive measures they can take to decrease their risk.