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Aging and the Eyes
Aging and the Eyes As birthdays accumulate and wisdom grows, our bodies change as well. Starting from our 40s and going forward our eyes mature and exhibit some decline in function. Some changes are normal […]
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How to Prevent Pelvic Organ Prolapse
How to Prevent Pelvic Organ Prolapse Pelvic organ prolapse is a hernia of one of the pelvic organs to or through the vaginal opening. These pelvic organs, which consist of the bladder, uterus, vagina and […]
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Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene What is Hand hygiene? Simply put, hand hygiene is washing your hands. Hand Hygiene plays a major part in reducing and eliminating the spread of germs and infections from person-to-person. It also helps […]
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Leg Pain Can Signal Peripheral Artery Disease
Leg Pain Can Signal Peripheral Artery Disease Do you experience cramping in your calves with walking? Do you have a sore on your lower leg or foot that isn’t healing? Then you may have PAD […]
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Treatment for Hip Pain
Treatment for Hip Pain Hip osteoarthritis is a common diagnosis that many seniors fall victim to during the “Golden Years.” Since the hip is a weight bearing joint, osteoarthritis can cause significant problems such as […]
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House Call Medicine is Making a Comeback
House Call Medicine is Making a Comeback Gone are the days when a doctor would arrive at your door with only a medical bag in tow. Today, house call physicians, such as those with Visiting […]
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What You Need to Know About Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke The Texas summer is fast approaching and there are several key things to remember in order to have a happy and SAFE summer. The heat and humidity can be brutal and is probably […]
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The Foot and Ankle in Motion
The Foot and Ankle in Motion The ankle, including its relationship to the foot is a magnificent machine specialized to adapt to the terrain and efficiently move us forward. Our feet support two to six […]
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Avoiding Hospital Readmission
Avoiding Hospital Readmission By Susan Rogers, MSG, Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center In almost 20 years of working with seniors, I have come to believe that one of the only things worse than being admitted […]
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Advancements in Glaucoma Treatments: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Advancements in Glaucoma Treatments: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty Article courtesy of RGB Eye Associates Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by the failure of the eye to properly drain eye fluids, causing a gradual narrowing of […]