News Release June 13, 2022 Contact information The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) assumed control of Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island on Saturday due to concerns that a growing list of unpaid bills threatened critical services for residents. The Ramsey County court granted […]
Back Pain
Injectable hydrogel treats back pain from damaged discs in human trials
Human trials have shown that hydrogel injections are a promising, effective treatment for chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). The treatment is far less invasive than other surgeries, and has been given FDA approval. Spinal discs play an important role in cushioning the vertebrae, but as […]
Voices that lead, Nurses’ Week 2022 | Article
Celebrating Nurses’ Week at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., is no small affair. Between the opening ceremony on May 6 through closing out the activities on May 12, nurses engaged in grand rounds, a skills fair, professional development talks and informational booths of programs and initiatives […]
Narcolepsy: Making the Right Diagnosis
In this installment of the Around the Practice custom video program, Heidi Moawad, MD; Ruth Benca, MD, PhD; and Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD, reviewed the diagnosis and management of narcolepsy, joined by moderator Tom Scammell, MD. Leveraging 2 hypothetical patient cases, the panelists walked through potential approaches to treatment. […]
Medica clinicians explain new age physiotherapy for treating back pain caused by WFH setup
Previous story: If you are looking for an instant loan, consider these lending platforms Next story: Indian security forces to be targeted by militant outfit ULFA, terrorist training centre opened along Myanmar borde Medica clinicians explain new age physiotherapy for treating back pain caused by WFH setup Published on June […]
An overview of critical care fluid therapy types
The different intravenous solutions administered by veterinary professionals were discussed at a recent Fetch dvm360® conference When it comes to fluid therapy, veterinary technicians are typically the primary caregivers and are responsible for venous access and monitoring fluid therapy. Because fluid therapy treats critically ill and emergency patients, understanding types […]
There’s Convincing Evidence The Pill Can Cause Depression, And Some Types Are Worse Than Others
Image credit: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com Since the 1960s, “the pill” has been a popular choice of contraception for many women around the world. On February 1 1961, Australia became the second country in the world to enable access to the pill, thereby allowing women to have control over their fertility and separate […]
A New Injectable Gel May Greatly Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain
Summary: Hydrafil, an experimental injectable hydrogel appears to be safe and effective in reducing chronic lower back pain associated with degenerative disc disease. Source: Society of Interventional Radiology An experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused […]
SW Pediatrics and Family Care welcomes new Family Nurse Practitioner
DEMING – In April of 2015, Southwest Pediatrics and Family Care opened doors at 1200 S. Eighth Street. The health and well-being clinic added a new health care provider to the staff at 1200 S. Eighth Street in Deming, NM. Proprietors Dr. Florence C. and Joel Roque continue to provide […]
Know the Signs and What to Do
Anxiety and depression don’t affect only adults. From 2013 to 2019, 1 in 11 children ages 3 to 17 was affected by anxiety, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The same research showed that 1 in 5 adolescents ages 12 to 17 reported experiencing a major […]
Relieving chronic low back pain with an injectable gel
The preliminary results from an experimental hydrogel injected into degenerated spinal discs are raising the prospect of a potential new treatment for the scourge of low back pain. Degenerative disc disease is the leading cause of chronic low back pain and occurs due to the accumulation of damage to the […]
Resistance training shows promise in reducing depressive symptoms among underserved Black men
There is previous evidence that exercise can help depression. A study published in BMC Psychiatry investigated if resistance training can benefit Black men, a group that is less likely to seek treatment, with depressive symptoms. Depression is a highly prevalent and serious problem worldwide. Black men are a group that […]