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9 Feb , 2014

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

How Your Diet Can Impact Your Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects about 27 million people in the United States. Accordingly, arthritis is a chronic condition in which the material that cushions the joints breaks down causing the bones to rub against...

8 Feb , 2014

What is the Norovirus?

Brandon Davila

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The norovirus, or sometimes commonly known as “food poisoning” or “stomach flu”, is a very contagious virus. Some of the common ways in which you can get the norovirus include coming into contact with an infected person, ingesting contaminated food...

31 Jan , 2014

Know your Ankle Fractures

Brandon Davila

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"Did you break your leg jumping?" "No, landing." This is a popular joke among parachuters whose risks for fractures to their lower limbs including their ankles are higher than the general population. Or as we say: Jump from an airplane even w...

28 Jan , 2014

Back Strains When Swimming

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine Articles

Professional swimmers can attest that swimming can both be a boon and a bane for individuals with back pain issues. On one hand, swimming is one of the best ways to keep physically active even when injured because it does not put excess strain on t...

23 Nov , 2013

Common Myths about the Flu

Kristin Minasian

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Myth: A flu vaccine can you give the flu. Fact: The flu vaccine cannot cause the flu illness. The viruses in the vaccine are either killed (flu shot) or weakened (nasal spray vaccine), which means that they cannot cause an infection. Myth: The...

22 Nov , 2013

Traveling During Flu Season

Brandon Davila

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As you are making travel plans, it is important to consider that your risk for exposure to the flu depends on your travel destination and time of the year. One must take proper precautions when traveling during flu season. The flu season can start...

22 Nov , 2013

Healthpointe Partners With BirdEye to Gather Feedback From Patients

Kristin Minasian

Press Release Articles, Uncategorized+

Patients are eager and willing to review their doctors via BirdEye’s Mobile Platform after their visit. Healthpointe's mission is to continually seek to improve upon patient satisfaction, and by using the technology available through the BirdEye...

21 Nov , 2013

The Flu and Your Children

Brandon Davila

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The Flu and Your Children The flu is more dangerous than the common cold for your children. Each year, many children get sick with seasonal flu, which can lead to further complications. It is estimated that an average of 20,000 children under th...

11 Nov , 2013

Second Opinion for Surgery at SpineMD.net

Brandon Davila

Press Release Articles

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 Articles

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...