What is a Full Panel Blood Test?
Routine blood tests can not only help your doctor diagnose the root cause of physical ailments – they can also identify potential problems in the…
October 23, 2020
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What Are the Symptoms of a Blocked Artery in Your Neck?
Carotid artery disease is the medical term for a blocked artery in your neck. Located on both sides of your neck, your carotid artery delivers…
October 9, 2020
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Why Are Primary Care Physicians So Important?
According to Merriam-Webster, the word primary can mean: first in order, of great importance or basic/fundamental. With this in mind, primary care physicians are one…
September 25, 2020
What’s the Difference Between a General Practitioner and a Family Physician?
If you are looking for a new doctor to care for you and/or your family, you may be confused by the differences between general practitioners…
September 4, 2020
Baby’s Soft Spot: When Should Fontanelles Close?
Most people have a soft spot in their hearts for newborn babies. If you’re a new parent, you may not realize that babies also have…
August 20, 2020
AAA: Who Should be Screened for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Your aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body, extending from your heart to your abdomen. If the lower area of the aorta becomes…
August 10, 2020
What are School Physicals?
It’s important that children are as healthy as possible when they go to school. A school physical is recommended every year (or every two years)…
July 23, 2020
What Age Do You Stop Seeing a Pediatrician?
There is no exact age at which your child should stop seeing a pediatrician, but most doctors agree that the recommended age is between 18…
July 2, 2020
What Does an EKG Test For?
If your doctor recommends that you have an EKG (electrocardiogram), you can take heart that your doctor is looking out for your heart health. An…
June 24, 2020
How Do Vaccines Work?
As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine to be developed, you may be wondering how vaccines actually work. Vaccines are administered to help your…
June 8, 2020