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31 May , 2016

Take Control Over Your Heart Health

In 2012, ischemic heart disease was the cause of death among 7.4 million individuals worldwide (World Health Organization), making it the number one cause of death. The time to take control over your heart health is now, before an ischemic heart...

24 May , 2016

Kinesio Tape: Hype or Helpful?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Athletes are often now seen with strips of brightly-colored sports medicine tape on their arms, legs and torso – and not just as a fashion statement. Known as Kinesio tape, the athletic tape was invented by Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor, in t...

19 May , 2016

How to Return to Work After Mental Impairment

Healthpointe

Occupational Medicine

Are you planning to return to work despite your cognitive impairment? Though you may be feeling better, rushing back to work can be dangerous. Though you may feel you’ve made a full physical recovery, subtle signs of cognitive impairment may rem...

17 May , 2016

How to Accommodate the Injured Employee

Healthpointe

Occupational Medicine

While professionalism is the main pillar of the employer-employee relationship, a human-to-human approach is greatly appreciated. Below, we’ve outlined some tips for employers on how to meet the needs of the injured employee returning to work....

14 May , 2016

Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis)

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

What is hemoptysis? Hemoptysis, or coughing up blood, can be a sign of a serious medical condition such as infections, cancer, or problems in the blood vessels or lungs. Hemoptysis often requires urgent care. What are the causes of hemoptysis...

13 May , 2016

The Link Between Strokes and Migraines

Healthpointe

Headache Clinic

Migraines are characterized by severe throbbing or pulsing pain in the head accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and vomiting. These symptoms in themselves are sufficient reasons to seek medical treatment from...

11 May , 2016

Painful Swallowing (Odynophagia)

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

What is odynophagia? Odynophagia is also known as painful swallowing, which may be felt high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone. Usually it is a strong feeling of uncomfortable squeezing or burning, and requires urgent care. What...

10 May , 2016

Benefits of Steroid Injections for Arthritis

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

What are steroid injections? Corticosteroids for arthritis (commonly known as steroids) are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, which is a hormone that your adrenal glands produce naturally. The steroids work by decreasing inflammati...

7 May , 2016

Introducing the First FDA-approved Device for Migraines

Healthpointe

Headache Clinic

Migraines are considered the worst type of headache because of the severity of the symptoms involved with each attack - intense throbbing or pulsing pain in one side of the head, nausea and vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to lights and noises, am...

3 May , 2016

How to Perform Wound Drainage

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Incisional wounds and open wounds can have different types of drainage. Some drainage can be normal and healthy, while other types can be a cause for alarm. If you are currently healing from a wound, it is important to keep close attention on your...