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What is a sunburn? A sunburn is an injury to the skin due to UV radiation from the sun. UV light is a combination of different types of radiation. There are two types of UV radiation most responsible for sunburn. UVA rays cause aging. This is invisible damage, and after …

By Jennifer Toro-Galarza, M.D. Internal Medicine – Munroe Regional Medical Center Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that was first documented  in a human  in 1952. Nowadays the virus has made its way to the Caribbean, South America and now has arrived to the United States. In order for us to …

By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Varicose veins and vein disease affect over 40% of women and 25% of men in the United States. More then 1 million people will undergo vein treatment in a years time. Cause of Varicose Veins and Vein Disease The cause …

Q. What places have outbreaks of Zika? A. Local transmission of Zika has been reported in many countries and territories. Specific areas where Zika is spreading are often difficult to determine and will likely change over time. Check CDC’s Zika Travel Information webpage often for the most up-to-date travel recommendations. …

By Dr. Stan Headley The cancer world needed a game-changing product to give cancer patients more than just a “fighting chance” to survive cancer and the aggressive therapies used to kill cancer cells.  Patients have two great fears, first is the fear of the cancer itself, and the second is …

It is all about supply and demand. The heart needs a plentiful supply of oxygen and nutrients to effectively nourish the body. When the body’s body’s demand exceeds the heart’s supply, complications arise. This imbalance between demand and supply results from high blood pressure and vessel narrowing leading to lack …

Though great progress has been made in medicine, current evidence-based and palliative treatments are increasingly unable to keep pace with patients’ needs, especially given our aging population. There are few effective ways to treat the root causes of many diseases, injuries and congenital conditions. In many cases, clinicians can only …

Comprehensive Vein Center (CVC) is a medical practice dedicated to the treatment of vein disease management only. CVC was established in 2008, by Owners Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs and Michael Richards PA-C, MPAs with supervising physician Anthony Alatriste MD. With over 30 years experience between them the practice has grown …

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is the application of a coherent cold laser light to treat certain conditions. It has been used to successfully treat many kinds of musculoskeletal injuries, because it promotes healing and tissue repair. LLLT has also been found to be an extremely successful treatment for alcohol …

By Tara Aronson We’ve just come through the sound and fury of the holidays – and our homes, nerves, and bank accounts reflect it. Relax. It’s a new year, and we can get things back under our control. The 7 tips below are the place to start. The best part? They …