Sciatica Treatment Options
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- Written by Dr. Randy Shelerud
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Rochester, Minnesota - Sciatica can cause significant discomfort. The good news is that time and treatment often successfully resolve this condition. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat sciatica.
Power of Blueberries
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
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Rochester, Minnesota - July is National Blueberry Month. Often labeled a superfood, this little berry is bursting with vitamins and minerals - many of which are classified as antioxidants.
Pioneers Memorial Invests in New Radiology System To Better Patient Safety
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- Written by Frank G. Salazar
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Brawley, California - In order to improve clinical and operational capabilities and reduce radiation dose in CT imaging, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District has upgraded its existing TOSHIBA Aquilion 64 CT SYSTEM with the VeloCT console. This new technology will improve image quality without having to sacrifice patient safety and the radiation dose on this upgraded system is 40% less than the previous version.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Pork Product Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
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- Written by IVN
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert today due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- that may be associated with use and consumption of whole hog roasters prepared for barbeque.
CDPH Reports Increased West Nile Virus Activity Statewide
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- Written by CDPH
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Sacramento, California - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reporting increased West Nile virus activity across the state and is investigating numerous suspect cases in humans. While the first human case has not been confirmed by CDPH, a resident of Los Angeles County has symptoms consistent with West Nile virus disease. Initial tests on that patient indicate a probable West Nile virus diagnosis, which requires further testing for confirmation.
Blood glucose health is decreasing in obese adults
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- Written by American Heart Association
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Dallas, Texas - Blood glucose health is deteriorating in obese adults, despite overall progress in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which may raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
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