Chronic disease management involves managing the symptoms of a long-term disease, thereby allowing patients to enjoy life. Through managing your chronic disease, doctors can help slow down the progression of your disease and help control the symptoms – so you can take back control of your life. Managing a chronic disease involves a comprehensive, total-health…
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What to Expect When Your Loved One Is in the ICU
When you first find out that your friend or family member is in the ICU (intensive care unit), it can hit you like an oncoming truck. You begin feeling a roller coaster of emotions, from fear to anger to sadness and possibly to relief if hope seems to be in sight. A patient who has…
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Signs and Symptoms of the 3 Different Grades of Concussion
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained after an accident or a direct blow to the head is called a concussion. A concussion should be taken seriously, because your brain was physically shaken and moved briefly out of its normal positioning – which can therefore affect the full and proper functioning of your brain. However scary…
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How is congestive heart failure diagnosed?
Congestive heart failure happens when the heart muscles are pumping inefficiently due to fluid buildup around the heart. It’s best to get tested, especially if you are at high risk for the condition or have a family history of it. Coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and a history of heart attacks are all signs…
Top Benefits of IV Therapy
IV therapy is an effective way of delivering substances your body needs in order to maintain your health or treat an illness. IV therapy can deliver not only medications, but also hydration as well as vitamins and minerals. What makes IV therapy an excellent medium of delivery is that it bypasses the digestive system and…
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5 Warning Signs of Stroke
If you suspect that you or a loved one is having a stroke, know that it’s a medical emergency, and you should seek medical care immediately. A stroke affects the face, arms, and speech ability. They can go on for a few minutes or a few hours. If you notice symptoms of a stroke, and…
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Why Go to a Wound Care Center?
Most wounds involve damage to your skin, and these superficial injuries can occur on the outer layer of your skin and may even go deeper. The longer and/or deeper the cut, the more likely the need for stitches to heal the wound properly and to avoid infection. Some wounds, however, involve internal injury and may…
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Sleep Apnea: Types, Common Causes, and Risk Factors
Do you often wake up feeling exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Do you hear complaints from your family or roommates about your loud, disturbing snores? Do you wake up with a dry mouth or a morning headache? If so, you might have sleep apnea, a severe sleep disorder. It requires medical attention to…
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