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What is a Well Child Exam?

If your child isn’t sick, why should you schedule a doctor appointment? Actually, there are many reasons why this is recommended by doctors everywhere. Children…

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March 23, 2021

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How Long Does It Take for Cryotherapy to Work on Warts?

Contrary to what you might have heard on the playground as a kid, you cannot get a wart from touching or kissing a frog or…

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March 10, 2021

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Are You at Risk for Prediabetes?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 88 million Americans have prediabetes, a higher-than-normal blood sugar level that can easily lead to…

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February 23, 2021

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How is ADHD Diagnosed and Treated?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is a neurodevelopment condition that can affect children as well as adults. A person who suffers from ADHD…

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February 9, 2021

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Can a Family Medicine Doctor be a Primary Care Physician?

According to Merriam-Webster, the word primary can mean: “first in order of time or development”“of first rank, importance or value”“direct, firsthand” With this definition in…

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January 21, 2021

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What Should You Not Do Before a Blood Test?

There are many different types of blood tests that are performed to diagnose physical ailments and identify potential problems. In order for some tests to…

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January 7, 2021

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What are the Symptoms of Vascular Problems?

In the human anatomy, the word vascular refers to vessels that carry blood throughout your body. If there is any internal damage to your blood…

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December 17, 2020

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How is a Spirometry Test Performed?

A spirometry test is recommended if there are any questions about the quality of your lung function. There may be concerns you have asthma, chronic…

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December 4, 2020

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What Pain Relief Can You Give a Newborn?

Note: Before administering ANY type of medication to your child, consult with your pediatrician or family doctor. This article is not meant to provide professional…

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November 20, 2020

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Is all Depression the Same?

Outward appearances can be deceiving: you never know what is really going on in a person’s life. Even someone who has a loving family; a…

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November 5, 2020