CME courses, which means continued medical education, can be necessary when it is time to renew your license in your field of medicine. These courses may be offered by a local university, college, hospital or other medical institutions. You also may have options for your specific coursework online. You may want to check with the […]
Normally associated with pregnancy, the sonogram and the ultrasound have shown great promise in the detection of rheumatoid arthritis, and in monitoring the disease once a diagnosis is reached. Where a regular x-ray might not always detect damage to the tendons, the cartilage, sonograms are able to detect these, and damage and deterioration to the […]
There’s good news on the horizon for anyone with knee pain due to a torn or damaged ACL: surgery isn’t the only option. There’s nothing worse than hearing that sound: once you realize it’s your knee, you’re already on the ground. A simple false start, a twist, or an abrupt stop, and you’ve gotten a […]
Diet and exercise are the two most powerful tools in your arsenal when it comes to general wellness. Making small changes while you’re in good health will save you a world of trouble down the road. However, it’s never too late to improve your diet. If you are concerned about the health of your joints […]
While our bodies naturally change as we get older, and some bone loss is expected, weak bones and osteoporosis don’t have to be a fact of life. Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass and density that makes breaks, sprains, and fractures common in old age. In extreme cases, the skeleton is unable to support […]
There have been a number of studies lately that have shed some disheartening light on the use of supplements for arthritis. Glucosamine may not be the magic pill for the regrowth of cartilage tissue, after all. Much of the relief seems to have come from the brand of faith healing known as the placebo effect. […]
A heel spur is a growth that occurs on the heel bone, and these growths can make standing or walking nearly unbearable. While heel spurs can be present without any physical pain, they are more often linked to the inflammation of foot tissues known as plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a network of ligaments […]
When it comes to dentists services there are a number of different procedures. The two basic categories are preventative care and cosmetic dentistry. It is very important for children and adults to stay up to date with their preventative dental care appointments. During these visits, the dentist will check the health of the teeth. It […]
It is a common understanding that everyone is going to have at least one accident in their lifetime. Whether it be a car accident, tripping over an object, or simply something that happens out of the ordinary. However, it\’s not acceptable when they occur due to someone else\’s utter and complete negligence. The worst part […]
Cosmetic surgery, one of the most preformed procedures in the country, allows men and women to reshape there body into their idea of beauty. The procedure falls into three major categories, body contouring, facial augmentation, and breast augmentation. Usually the average person has a combination of procedures to achieve the desired results. Part of the […]
