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9 Mar , 2016

When Allergies Attack!

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...

8 Mar , 2016

Diagnosing a Head Injury

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Athletes are at the highest risks for repetitive head injury. According to sports medicine specialists, while repeated blows to the head may not immediately have observable effects, the risks for brain injury and/or illness are already high. Ind...

7 Mar , 2016

The Wake-up Call of Heart Disease

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Cardiology Articles

Many people believe that heart disease is just a temporary ailment because of the wide range of successful treatment protocols available, such as medicines, devices and surgery. But this is not so, sadly, because once you have heart disease, then y...

4 Mar , 2016

What is a Transitional Work Program?

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Occupational Medicine Articles

A transitional work program (return to work) is a must-have occupational therapy program, especially for companies with moderate to high risks of work-related illnesses and injuries among their employees. Here are a few things that both employees a...

3 Mar , 2016

New Guidelines on Cholesterol Drugs

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Cardiology Articles

Say the word "cholesterol" and many people will sit up and take notice for good reasons. According to our Cardiology department, Cholesterol has been shown to increase the risks for cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, and fo...

2 Mar , 2016

Lumbar Pain, Explained

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

In most cases, the traumatic lower back injuries are the result of repetitive micro-trauma to the lumbar spine. Basically, the lumbar spine and its parts including the muscles, tendons, and discs become overused so much so that microscopic injuries...

1 Mar , 2016

Salt! Salt! Salt!

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Cardiology Articles

Salt has been directly linked to cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, strokes and heart attacks. But Americans have acquired a fond taste for salt as evidenced by the brisk sales of packaged and processed foods, such as potato chips, cur...

29 Feb , 2016

Healthpointe Announces Relocation of their Temecula Medical Clinic

Brandon Davila

Press Release Articles

Healthpointe, one of Southern California’s leading multidisciplinary healthcare organizations, is proud to announce the relocation of their Temecula Medical Clinic. The Temecula clinic has moved from 28991 Old Town Front St., to the new address at...

27 Feb , 2016

A New Hope for Osteoporosis

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Broken bones and stress fractures are no walk in the park, especially for a person with osteoporosis, a condition where the body's natural production of new bone tissues does not keep up with the elimination of old bone tissues. Osteoporosis increa...

22 Feb , 2016

The Anatomy of Lumbar Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

The lower back consists of two main parts: the lumbar spine and the sacrum, as well as the vertebral discs that lie in between the bones. A deeper understanding of the basic anatomy of the lower back can prevent back pain. The lumbar spine is th...