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3 Jul , 2014

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

How to Recognize Rib Fractures

Things to Know about Rib Fractures While ribs are relatively resistant to injuries, accidents do happen and bones can be broken, especially in individuals with illnesses that make their bones weaker (e.g., cancer, osteoporosis). Common causes of...

1 Jul , 2014

Holistic Medicine is Now Available at Healthpointe in Southern California

Brandon Davila

Pain Management

Healthpointe is now providing holistic medicine for patients who seek a natural alternative to traditional healthcare. According to the American Holistic Medicine Association, holistic medicine is “the art and science of healing that addresses c...

25 Jun , 2014

Healthpointe Offering Transitional Return-To-Work and Wellness Program throughout Southern California

Brandon Davila

Occupational Medicine, Press Release

Injured Workers Receive Occupational Safety Training in a Structured Learning Environment Healthpointe recognizes that the longer an injured employee stays at home, the less inclined that he/she may be to actively participate in a work environme...

19 Jun , 2014

What you Need to Know about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Brandon Davila

Audiology

What is noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent hearing impairment caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of noise. Exposure to excessive noise is the most common cause of hearing loss. The National Institute o...

11 Jun , 2014

Collagen Injections for Younger Skin

Brandon Davila

Dermatology

In today’s culture of youth, anti-aging products have become extremely popular. The desire for decreasing fine lines, wrinkles, and creases has led to the rise of collagen injections for smoother, suppler and more youthful skin. Understanding Sk...

5 Jun , 2014

Tinnitus

Brandon Davila

Audiology

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom of age-related hearing loss, ear injuries, or circulatory system disorders. Symptoms of tinnitus include hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds. It is a common problem that a...

2 Jun , 2014

Healthpointe’s Irwindale Office Gains a New Occupational Medicine Specialist

Brandon Davila

Occupational Medicine

Healthpointe is pleased to announce the addition of Occupational Medicine physician, Dr. Arnold C. Yuan, to their Irwindale center. Specializing in the field of Occupational Medicine, the esteemed Dr. Yuan aims to focus his efforts on workplace...

1 Jun , 2014

Coccyx Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Brandon Davila

Pain Management

Information You Need to Know About Coccyx Pain The coccyx forms the bottommost part of the spine, which looks like a vestigial tail consisting of three to five very small bones. These bones are either separate or fused together. When these bones a...

28 May , 2014

Degenerative Disc Disease: Know the Facts

Brandon Davila

Pain Management

Many patients who have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (cervical and lumbar) worry unnecessarily. Such worries are born by confusion over the term “degenerative disc disease” because it sounds like a life-threatening progressive condi...

28 May , 2014

Healthpointe Welcomes Orthopedics Specialist, Dr. Michael J. Chuang

Brandon Davila

Orthopedics

Dr. Michael J. Chuang, an orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, has recently been welcomed to the Healthpointe family. With his expertise in minimally-invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive treatments of the knee...