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29Mar, 2017
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Drug Safety Tips

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Drug Safety Tips Keep medicine in its original container. Never share your medication or take someone else’s. Follow the dosage instructions carefully. Monitor your reactions to your medications. Store medication out of children’s reach. Do not chew or crush medications unless directed. Know the names and dosages of your medications in the case of a health emergency. Inform your doctor of any medications you are taking that were prescribed by another doctor. Do not save or use prescriptions past their expiration date. Use only one pharmacy to fill your prescriptions […]
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20Mar, 2017
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Benzos, Sleep, Memory, Dementia

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  It’s been 3 years since BMJ (formerly The British Medical Journal) published “Benzodiazepine use and risk of Alzheimer’s disease: case-control study” (BMJ 2014; 349:g5205). The main conclusion was that using benzodiazepines (“ben-zoe-dye-AIZE-uh-peenz” or BZDs or benzos, which include Klonopin/clonazepam, Xanax/alprazolam, Valium/diazepam, Ativan/lorazepam, Restoril/temazepam, and others) for more than 90 days resulted in an increased risk for dementia of the Alzheimer type after age 66. We are certainly alerting our patients to this problem.
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16Mar, 2017
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Ibuprofen and other common over the counter painkillers !!!

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Ibuprofen and other common painkillers are linked to an increased risk of cardiac arrest, according to a new Danish study published in the European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. The authors say these drugs should be used with caution and that people with heart problems may want to avoid them.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide. Previous studies have linked them to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, heart failure and high blood pressure. Because some of them are sold over the counter, experts worry […]
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15Mar, 2017
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Skin Cancer

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Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, and is the most common and treatable type of cancer that people develop. Though people of all skin colors can get skin cancer, individuals with light skin that sunburns easily are at higher risk. In addition to sun exposure, other risk factors are a family history of skin cancer, certain genetic disorders, exposure to x-rays, scarring from a disease or burn, and exposure to cancer-causing compounds such as arsenic. There are several different types of skin cancers including actinic keratoses (AK), […]
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3Mar, 2017
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Spinal Stenosis

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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Spinal stenosis is a condition involving any type of narrowing of the spinal canal or nerve-root canals. The narrowing of the spinal canal results in compression of spinal nerves and nerve roots, causing a number of symptoms, including lower back pain, feelings of cramping or weakness in the back and lower extremity pain. Causes: The most common form of spinal stenosis is from degeneration of the spine leading to stenosis. Degenerative spinal stenosis effects virtually the entire adult population as a result of the natural process of […]
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22Feb, 2017
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Do I Need Back Surgery?

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People suffering from severe back pain may often wonder, “Do I need back surgery?” In the vast majority of cases, the answer is no. Most people can reduce their back pain through a combination of medication management, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and/or injection therapy. In fact, “99 percent of patients with severe back pain, including those with herniated disks and sciatica, can have their pain managed without surgery. There are many procedures available that can minimize or cure the pain, improving the patient’s quality of life.” To find the appropriate […]
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13Feb, 2017
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Signs Of A Concussion: How To Spot And Treat This Common Brain Injury

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Today, head injuries are becoming an increasing concern. If you get a phone call from your child’s school or sports coach, or are a teacher or coach yourself, you need to know what to do in the case of a concussion or other head injury. Understanding and identifying the signs of a concussion will help you take the right steps to get treatment for those in your care. What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is milder in nature than other brain injuries. […]
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12Feb, 2017
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What is Urgent Care

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Urgent Care is defined as medical care that accommodates patients who “need to see a doctor now” but who do not have a life-threatening condition warranting an emergency room visit. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are expected and welcome because these non-emergency conditions are unpredictable yet medical attention is necessary. Patients must be aware that an urgent care center is not appropriate for very serious or life-threatening conditions. Fast MD 4 You is a walk-in health clinic for treatment of non-emergency, illnesses or injuries and is not equipped to […]
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