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E-visits, or electronically conducted visits, refer to medical services that a patient receives via electronic means, such as a videoconferencing call with a health care provider. As technology makes this type of service easier to access for many patients, it may be offered more frequently by health care providers. Pros…

With the CDC estimating that about 5.7 million US adults experience heart failure, it’s important to understand treatment options carefully. Medications like Entresto may be prescribed by your doctor if you have symptoms of heart failure. Common Types of Heart Failure                       The left and right side of your heart function…

While exposure to allergens is a common cause of angioedema, it can also occur due to hereditary conditions. The cause of angioedema determines what type of treatments will be most effective. Identifying Angioedema            The most simple description of angioedema is a swelling just beneath the skin, typically in areas of…

Our feet do not always get the attention they deserve. Most people follow a daily regimen of bathing, teeth brushing and grooming but do not give due care to their feet. There are certain things you can do to help protect your feet. For instance, you can should examine your…

After a cardiac medical episode, patients will often need to undergo rehabilitation to not only strengthen the body and monitor the progress of any medical procedures that have been undertaken, but also to promote healthy living in the future. In many cases, the rehabilitation process is carried out in phases….

Though it is manageable and treatable, many people are too embarrassed to reach out for help with urinary incontinence, even to their personal physician. Some people admonish themselves for lack of self-control or accept the condition as part of aging while they silently suffer and withdraw from social activities. Urology…

Diabetes is a growing concern within the medical community, and while detection methods and treatment options are more advanced today than ever, many people, including seniors, struggle with diabetic health concerns. For most people with diabetes, regular testing of blood samples is required to check blood glucose levels to determine…

The term “wellness visit” refers to an annual appointment with your primary care physician to discuss your current state of health and address any medical concerns you may have. Wellness visits may also be used to set up testing for ongoing or worsening symptoms as well as to make changes…

Of all the joints in the human body, the knee joint is the largest, most complicated and most susceptible to injury. It is mobile and weight bearing, and its stability relies on connected ligaments and muscles. As part of the normal aging process, joints produce less fluid, cartilage thins out,…