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Treatments for Sudden Hearing Loss
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. Imagine you woke up one morning and couldn’t hear out of one ear. Would you know what to do or seek treatment? Unfortunately, for most people the answer to both of […]
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Bigorexia: The Adonis Syndrome
By Julie Alvira, MD, MBA In recent years there has been a greater focus on becoming healthier, looking good, and exercising. Most fitness centers have experienced an increase in memberships both for men and women. […]
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What I Learned from Our Journey
By Becky LaSalle My husband Robbie was diagnosed with incurable, small cell esophageal cancer. Over the course of four years he had many treatments because of the nature of his disease. And while he fought […]
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If Only Healthcare Could Be Run like a Chic-fil-A
By Tina Withrow I have to admit. I am crazy about Chic-fil-A. The moment my eyes open, I start salivating for my daily dose of chicken mini’s or chicken biscuit and a DDP (that’s diet […]
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OrthoTexas: A Private Practice Weathering the Storm of Hospital Consolidation
With the tidal wave of hospital consolidation in healthcare, there’s a public perception that patients don’t have a choice when selecting a specialist anymore––this simply is not true. Physician owned, in-network practices continue to thrive […]
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Adapting to Hearing Devices
By Dr. Amin Musani Discovering you have a hearing loss and adjusting to hearing devices can be overwhelming. Most people do not simply lose their hearing overnight. Rather, the hearing loss gradually develops over several […]
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Urinary Incontinence––No More Accidents
Courtesy of Total Patient Care Have you ever been embarrassed by accidentally wetting your pants? Relax, you are not alone. You may have a surprising common condition referred to as Urinary Incontinence. During urination, the […]
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Joint replacement returns mobility and quality of life
By Kathy Stinson, RN You’ve lived with pain in one or both knees or hips for years. Activities such as golf, hiking, bike riding or perhaps even daily chores are a thing of the past […]
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Therapy Professionals and their Roles
By Twin Creeks Hospital The leadership of Twin Creeks Hospital understands the importance of providing quality rehabilitative care to their patients. Phillip Pritzker, Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, strives to staff Twin Creeks Hospital […]
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Living Well with Hypertension
By Susan Stell High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too strong. High blood pressure adds to the workload of your […]