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Kaposi Sarcoma (KS): A Form of Cancer

Posted Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Knowledge is power! By arming yourself with current data, facts and updated information around various diseases, patients are able to decrease their risk in developing other diseases associated with HIV/AIDS. Such as Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) which is an AIDs related cancer.

Lateral Epicondylitis: Tennis Elbow

Posted Wednesday, February 24, 2016

People affected by Lateral Epicondylitis are not necessarily all athletes. As people get older and engage in more physical activities, their bodies are exposed to more wear and tear, leaving them susceptible to developing Lateral Epicondylitis.

Amblyopia: Unfocused Vision

Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2016

One would assume that a person’s vision is fully developed at birth. This isn’t the case, eye sight development continues throughout childhood, from birth to nine years of age. Amblyopia is most common in children but can be treated in the early stages of vision development.

Infographic: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes

Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Learn about the correlation between Cardiovascular Heath and Diabetes

Allergies - Common Types & Treatment

Posted Thursday, February 18, 2016

Your immune system is well-equipped to keep you healthy by fighting infection and other harmful pathogens. When it detects anything that it determines as harmful to your body, it attacks the substance. The attack response may involve inflammation, sneezing, an increase in mucous production and other symptoms.

Infographic: Diverticulitis

Posted Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Learn about the symptoms and risk factors

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.