Neuropathic pain is a worldwide epidemic that occurs in 3 to 8% of individuals in industrialized countries and is often refractory to existing treatments. The high rate of addiction and overdose has pushed those treating chronic pain to look for alternatives. In July 2017, a 400-page report by the National …

Arthritis causes wearing away of the joints. Some of the common arthritic symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue. One of the main types of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), also referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. With OA, wear and tear damages the cartilage in the joints …

More than 120 million people in the US have arthritis. The degenerative effects of arthritis cause wear and tear of the joints. Some common arthritic symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and limited mobility. One of the main types of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). With OA, wear and tear damages …

It’s estimated that between 3 and 6 million people in the U.S. have atrial fibrillation. Most of us are very familiar with symptoms of coronary heart disease, but what about the perilous condition that takes over 130,000 lives each year called Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?1 Hereditary heart disease usually causes the …

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published Clinical Cancer Advances 2019: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer. The report highlights the most important clinical research advances over the past year and makes recommendations for areas of focused research in the future. Advances Continue in Immunotherapy Research As …

National Recovery Month was founded 30 years ago in 1989. It’s a time for those addicted by substance use, medical professionals, first responders, and personal support networks to join forces in reflection and encouragement to stay the course for recovering efforts, as well as develop new ideas for treatment. Similar …

By Michael Branch, MD Want to know what the tiniest, most fragile bones in the body are? The three bones commonly called the hammer, anvil and stirrup, or “malleus, incus & stapes” to use the formal names. These bones are in the middle ear which is the space behind the eardrum. …

Dr. Kelly Hansen, Au.D. Making the appropriate hearing device choices is essential for long-term hearing attainment. Failing to make those decisions based on widespread misconceptions and misunderstandings is unfortunately all too common for many individuals. Thirty-five million Americans have hearing loss, and many of them do not get the proper …

Home Solutions Real Estate Team The Big Picture What is a real estate agent? Strictly speaking, it’s “a person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land.” More precisely, “someone who acts on behalf of another person or group; one that provides a particular …

Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the bloodstream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body overproduces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is the “good” …