How Do You Test for Blood Vessel Problems?
It’s important that blood flows freely and uninterrupted through your veins and arteries. If your doctor suspects that there may be problems with your blood…
September 24, 2021
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How Does a Mammogram Work?
Mammograms are a proactive way to check for changes in breast tissue that may signify breast cancer. Mammograms are breast x-rays that are taken of…
September 7, 2021
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What are Vascular Conditions?
Vascular conditions occur when there are abnormalities in your veins and arteries that make it difficult or impossible for blood to circulate throughout your body,…
August 18, 2021
What Happens at a Fall Sports Physical?
Soccer! Lacrosse! Golf! Tennis! Football! Volleyball! It’s not just the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo that has people excited about sports – it’s also the start…
August 5, 2021
Stay Cool When the Heat is On: Avoid Heat Stroke
We all know that too much sun exposure can lead to painful sunburn, and sunburns increase the risk of skin damage, cancer and prematurely aged…
July 28, 2021
What’s the Difference Between EKG and ECG?
The short answer to the question, “What’s the difference between EKG and ECG?” is: nothing! An EKG (electrocardiogram) is the same as an ECG (electrocardiograph).
July 8, 2021
What Should I Expect at my Annual Physical?
It’s better to be proactive rather than reactive. If you are good about scheduling annual physicals, kudos! If it’s been a while since you had…
June 25, 2021
What are the Abbreviations on a Complete Blood Count?
CBC…WBC…RBC…Hb…MCH… OMG – what do these acronyms mean? If your answer is IDK (I don’t know), read on! When you receive the results of a…
June 11, 2021
What Do You Have to Do for a Sports Physical?
Sports physicals are often required for children to participate in organized sports. This is to validate that your younger child or teenager is healthy enough…
May 24, 2021
Can 18-year-olds Still See a Pediatrician?
Turning 18 is the magical age when your kids become legal adults. As such they are able to vote, enlist in the military, purchase lottery…
May 13, 2021