Monthly Archives: August 2010
Intro to Intravascular Ultrasound
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The disease contributes to heart attack and stroke, which can be debilitating or fatal. Due to advances in medicine doctors and patients have more options for diagnosing heart …
Treating Back Pain: Is It Time for Surgery?
The leading cause of missed work, back pain can easily sideline someone from even the simplest daily activities. Because the causes of back pain vary so widely, however, treatment options also vary. Most patients need only rest, over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, and …
Back Pain: When to See a Doctor
At one time or another, most of us have experienced back pain. The leading cause of missed work, back pain contributes to over $50 billion a year in lost productivity. Most of the time, these injuries heal themselves. However, some …
Fitting Your Kids’ Backpacks
Ouch, that has to hurt. You’ve seen school kids carrying their overloaded backpacks, and it’s just painful to watch. Usually, they’re leaning to one side, huge bags hoisted onto single shoulders. If you think that isn’t healthy, you’re right. Studies …
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Neurological Health Begins with Your Heart
Heart disease is the top killer in the United States, and stroke follows close behind as the third most deadly condition. Both heart disease and stroke are also leading causes for disability in this country. Yet patients can also prevent …