An Echocardiogram (ECG) is a well-known test performed by primary care physicians and cardiologists to assess a patient’s heart health for both preventive (as in annual physical check-up) and treatment (for cardiovascular disease) purposes. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that evaluates Read More
Archives for November 2017
Popular Physical Therapy Methods
Many medical treatment regimens go hand-in-hand with a prescribed program of rehabilitation. Full recovery often requires a supporting program that enables the patient to regain as fully and safely as possible, their mobility, range of activity, independence, quality of life, and even Read More
Why Do We Get Sick in the Winter?
Worried about catching a cold as the temperature is dropping outside? You have a valid concern, but not for the reasons you think. Cold weather does not make you sick. So, you can disregard all those warnings about cold drafts, damp clothes, and coming in from the cold. In fact you are more Read More
Hypothyroidism Versus Hyperthyroidism
According to the American Thyroid Association, as many as 20 million Americans may have some form of thyroid disease, and up to 60 percent may not even be aware of their condition. These are pretty alarming statistics, so we would like to describe two of the main thyroid conditions that Read More