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4 Apr , 2016

The Link Between Strep and Heart Disease

Strep throat infections are most common among children, usually in the 5- to 15-year old bracket, but can also develop among younger children and older adults. But just because these infections are common does not necessarily mean that these can be...

2 Apr , 2016

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Disc Disorder

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Disc Disorder Despite advances in medical technology, diagnosing back pain from disc disorder can sometimes be a hit-and-miss. Fortunately, you can reduce confusion with the diagnostic process with these three u...

1 Apr , 2016

Scientists Close in on the Heels of New Migraine Treatment

Healthpointe

Headache Clinic

Modern medicine has repeatedly been frustrated in its attempts at finding the exact cause and treatments for the various types of headaches and migraines. But recent research has pointed to the possibility that a hypersensitive nerve system trigger...

31 Mar , 2016

Do You Get Muscle Spasms? Read This!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

While muscle spasms can be prevented via several methods, the better approach is to know the causes behind them. Chronic back problem. This is the case with a stress fracture on the back, which has developed scar tissues after healing, wherein...

23 Mar , 2016

Can ACL Injuries Affect Men and Women Differently?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Studies have shown that female athletes in sports requiring jumping and pivoting are 2-10 times more likely to suffer from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in comparison with their male counterparts. Scientists have identified two main re...

22 Mar , 2016

Knee Tears And Tears In Your Eyes

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine

Knee tears suck! The knees are the largest and one of the most complex joints in the human body, with the ability to bear up to four times your body-weight. They allow for straightening (extension) and bending (flexion), as well as sliding and rota...

21 Mar , 2016

A Meniscus Tear Is Not a Minuscule Injury

Brandon Davila

Orthopedics

The knees are arguably one of the most important joints in the body, and injuries to these areas may significantly impact mobility and quality of life. The common injury to the knees is the meniscus tear, which should absolutely not be dismissed as...

18 Mar , 2016

Defining Chronic Headaches

Brandon Davila

Headache Clinic

Defining Chronic Headaches Most headaches occur on an intermittent basis, usually as a result of physical illness, mental stress, and even food triggers. But, many people suffer from debilitating and daily chronic headaches. Fortunately, there is...

17 Mar , 2016

Rotator Cuff Tears: The Athlete’s Worst Enemy?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Swimmers, tennis players, football players, and baseball players are the people most likely to confront their darkest fears – rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is actually a group of tendons and muscles converging around the shoulder joint; t...

9 Mar , 2016

When Allergies Attack!

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

In recent news, a girl was rushed to the hospital because of her severe allergic reactions after eating an orange, an uncommon source of allergy. (More common sources include peanuts, milk and wheat as well as hays, pollen and dust, which can cause...