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17 May , 2016

How to Accommodate the Injured Employee

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...

30 Apr , 2016

The Hurt Behind Your Headaches

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Headache Clinic

Physical Pain Explained When you have a headache, several areas of your head can hurt with the pain ranging in intensity, frequency, and duration. For example, the pain can progress from mild to severe and then back again before finally going aw...

28 Apr , 2016

Causes of Hearing Loss in Adults

Kristin Minasian

Audiology

Hearing loss is the third common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Approximately 20 percent of adults in the United States report some degree of hearing loss. By age 65, one out of three people has hearing loss. Hearing loss...

26 Apr , 2016

Do You Need Physical Therapy?

Kristin Minasian

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is beneficial as a treatment option when health problems make it difficult for you to move around and do daily tasks. The goal of physical therapy is to make daily tasks and activities easier. Additionally, physical therapy can hel...