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11 Nov , 2013

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Second Opinion for Surgery at SpineMD.net

If your primary care doctor ever recommends complex surgery for your neck or back, it is important for you to consider obtaining a second opinion for surgery from a licensed spine specialist. A second opinion is important as patients can obtain new...

7 Nov , 2013

Heart Disease and Flu

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology

Does having heart disease increase my risk of getting the flu? While everyone is at risk of getting the flu this upcoming flu season, having a heart disease makes it more difficult for you to fight off the viruses that cause the flu because your...

29 Oct , 2013

Flu and Diabetes

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

Does having diabetes put me at higher risk for getting the flu? The flu is a viral infection of the respiratory system and muscles. While everyone is at risk of catching the flu this upcoming flu season, having diabetes can weaken your immune sy...

23 Oct , 2013

Asthma and the Flu

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

Asthma and the Flu Having asthma does not increase your chances of getting the flu. However, if you have asthma, you should do all that you can to stay healthy because having asthma does increase your risk of flu-related complications. Any respira...

15 Oct , 2013

Gastroparesis And How It Affects Diabetics

Healthpointe

Uncategorized

According to urgent care professionals, Gastroparesis is a type of nerve damage in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, and often it can be associated with diabetes or an underlying digestive disorder. Gastroparesis affects peopl...

16 Aug , 2013

Safety Tips for Diabetes Management This Summer

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

July and August tend to be the hottest months during the summer, and for many people living with chronic conditions that require wound management (such as diabetes), the heat and humidity can be difficult. If you have diabetes, there are some safet...

26 Jul , 2013

Traveling with Diabetes

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

Summer has arrived, and so has the time for Travel Physicals. For some, summer also means traveling. Traveling with diabetes requires some advance planning depending on where you are going and what you are doing. Here are some good travel tips for...