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Every Year, nearly 200,000 people are diagnosed with spinal compression, which causes significant pain in the spine and surrounding back muscular structure.  Osteoporosis usually causes spinal compression and mostly affects the aging population, but can also be attributed to other diseases of the bone, cancers, tumors, long-term steroid use, herniated discs, and arthritis. While there are treatment options for spinal compression, …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor When injuries, aches or pains strike, the frustration of being kept from something you love to do is real, no matter your activity level. Lisa Perrault, Cindy Eaton and Clare Halsey know exactly what that’s like. As players in Englewood-based Senior Women’s Legends League Softball, the women have been sidelined in the past by a variety …

The kidneys are a major part of our detoxifying system. These two small bean-shaped organs clean the blood and filter waste and toxins to make urine. If there is an imbalance or insufficient fluids, the waste can build up in the kidneys and cause kidney stones. Many people are unaware that they’ve ever had kidney stones because they can easily …

At ACADEMIC ALLIANCE IN DERMATOLOGY THE mission is clear: ZERO deaths from Melanoma; We should never lose a life to Melanoma. Melanoma is the sixth most common fatal malignancy in the United States. We are seeing a record number of newly diagnosed skin cancers worldwide, with the incidence of melanoma increasing at a faster rate than almost all other cancers. …

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be debilitating, and in many cases causes long-term disorders and symptoms such a memory recall deficits, depression, disability, multitasking deficits and seizures. TBIs are the leading cause of death and disability in the US. Often, TBIs a major symptoms associated with the injury is depression. With Traumatic Brain Injuries, prompt treatment is the key to …

By Sheryl Hensel As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t even notice it’s there or think about what it’s doing. What happens when it doesn’t work properly? Diseases like Colorectal Cancer, Endometriosis, Kidney Disease, Vision Impairments, and Brain Disorders to name a few start to set in. The role of an immune system is to protect …

Gerry Letendre, RPh, MBA, CHt Just like their owners, pets are unique. They come in all shapes and sizes. Pets are members of the family, and you want them to have medical treatment that’s as attentive and innovative as you expect for expect for yourself. Today’s veterinarians understand this, and many rely on compounding as one way to deliver this …

By Michele Gero, MD Can you imagine calling your doctor and getting a same-day appointment for your urgent needs? What about sending a picture by text to your doctor, discussing diagnosis and developing a treatment plan without ever leaving your home? Can you imagine not being rushed when you see your doctor, with the ability to address multiple concerns in …

March is National Nutrition Month and what exactly does that mean? Well, for starters it provides an opportunity for you to assess your current nutritional intake and health. How do you care and feed/fuel your body, your amazing organic machine? Before you think about that let’s start with a basic explanation of nutrition. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines nutrition as “the …