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Kawasaki Disease (Syndrome)

Posted Friday, November 6, 2015

80% Of Children Diagnosed With This Rare Condition Are Under The Age Of Five. Kawasaki Disease (KD) was named after Dr. Tomisaki Kawasaki who first discovered the rare illness back in 1967. Since then, an estimated four thousand plus children have been diagnosed with the disease each year in the United States.

Hand Food Mouth Disease (HFMD): What You Need To Know

Posted Thursday, November 5, 2015

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been more than 280 thousand cases of Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) reported in Singapore and Japan this year alone. HFMD is highly contagious, larger outbreaks are uncommon in the United States. This guide is intended to help educate patients on what Hand Foot Mouth Disease is, what the signs and symptoms are and prevention recommendations.

Mold Allergy: What You Should Know

Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2015

During the summertime season many people are affected by many types of allergies more so than other seasons. During the fall months mold flourishes in tropical areas, causing more damage to the immune system and can prolong allergy like symptoms on a long term basis.

Lung Cancer Awareness

Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Join the nationwide movement and learn about lung cancer including risk factors, types and symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pregnancy Risks

Posted Friday, October 30, 2015

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.

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2015

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of pain and disability in the knee joint. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. The following has been prepared to educate patients about the condition – including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options of OA of the knee.

Infographic: Macular Degeneration

Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Learn about the risk factors and types of Macular Degeneration.

Phosphorus Intake and Kidney Disease

Posted Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Phosphorus is a crucial mineral that helps your body function at its best, however too much of it can be harmful. Recent studies show reducing phosphorus intake in earlier stages of chronic kidney disease may help preserve kidney function and keep bones and heart healthy.

Infographic: Male Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Posted Thursday, October 8, 2015

Learn About the Breast Cancer Risk Factors For Men

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Lifestyle changes have been shown to decrease the potential for breast cancer – even for those at high risk. The following seven steps can help lower your risk for breast cancer: