Chronic pain is a common problem that can have a profound impact on quality of life. Although there are many effective treatments available, chronic pain often remains undertreated. There are many reasons why people with chronic pain may not receive the treatment they need. Some people may not be [...]
An Introduction to HIV/AIDS HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which are important for fighting infection. When HIV damages enough CD4 cells, the body can no longer fight infections and illnesses, which can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune [...]
Roughly 1.2 million people in the U.S. have Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and around 13 percent of them don’t know it and require testing. HIV is a serious virus that can have devastating consequences if left untreated. However, early diagnosis and treatment can help people with HIV lead long, healthy [...]
Many individuals will experience bothersome symptoms, irregular vaginal bleeding patterns and excessive bleeding at some point during their reproductive years. This can be a very frustrating and confusing experience, especially if you don’t know what’s going on. In this article, we will discuss the most common types of abnormal periods, [...]
If you have diabetes, you may be wondering how it will affect your pregnancy. Diabetes can complicate pregnancies, but with proper planning and care, you can have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Before you start trying to get pregnant, it’s important to get your diabetes under control. This will help [...]
One of the most important aspects of maintaining your health is having a primary care physician (PCP). A recent study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, discussed the various benefits of primary care. The data showed that adults with PCPs were much more likely to engage in routine preventive care and higher-care cancer [...]
For the past two years, COVID-19 has dominated our thoughts and spurred us to protect ourselves from the virus. It’s important to remember, though, that this is not the only virus around, and it’s not even the only coronavirus! In fact, the common cold is a coronavirus, and what we [...]
Dental issues can typically wait for office hours for treatment. If you’ve got a minor toothache, for instance, or you’re concerned about your gums, you can generally make it through the night and call your dentist in the morning. In some cases, though, we face true dental emergencies. When something [...]
When accidents or sicknesses strike, knowing which doctor to call can save you stress, money, and time while ensuring you get the treatment you need when you need it. Learn the differences and similarities between ER doctors and family medicine doctors, the types of patients they treat, and their unique [...]
Do you still have your wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth generally make an appearance between the ages of 18 and 21, and many dentists recommend removing them. Why is this? And what are wisdom teeth, anyway? It’s thought that wisdom teeth are vestigial. In other words, while our ancient ancestors needed [...]
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