A migraine is a one-sided headache that is often associated with severe throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or an aura. At least 10 percent of Americans suffer from these debilitating headaches. Not only are they a huge burden for the individual, but the cost to employers is high. In the United States, it is estimated that migraines cost employers $24 billion each year. The problem that doctors see in the treatment of migraines is often the same in what we see globally in … [Read more...] about The True Cost of Migraines
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Authorities Arrest Suspect in Flagstaff Fire
Coconino County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested twenty year-old Obrian Wilson Kee for one count of Burning a Wild Land early Thursday morning and he was subsequently booked into the Coconino County Detention Facility. On Wednesday afternoon during an investigation into the cause of the Hill Fire Coconino County Detectives established Mr. Kee as a person of interest in this investigation. A Sheriff’s Detective contacted Mr. Kee’s relatives on Wednesday evening and told them of the … [Read more...] about Authorities Arrest Suspect in Flagstaff Fire
Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a series of four muscles and tendons that attach to the upper part of the arm and cover the head of the humerus. These tendons serve to elevate and rotate the shoulder, and tears of the rotator cuff are a common cause of shoulder pain. Cause Most tears are degenerative in nature – the tendon simply “wears out” due primarily to a decrease in blood supply at the attachment point of the tendon as we age. Patients who are especially at risk include those who engage in … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuff Tears
Three Steps for Improving IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating and irregular bowel habits in the absence of any identifiable cause. It is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition in this country, affecting approximately 60 million people. That is about 20 percent of our total population and is the second most common cause of lost time at work in the country after the common cold. The difficulty with evaluating and treating IBS is … [Read more...] about Three Steps for Improving IBS
Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein measured in the blood that is produced by the prostate gland. It is used as a marker for the early detection of prostate cancer. Currently, the American Cancer Society recommends all men begin screening their PSA at age 50, with annual tests thereafter. Since the implementation of this screening protocol, the number of men who unnecessarily undergo invasive diagnostic and treatment procedures, including radical prostatectomy (complete removal of the … [Read more...] about Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Understanding Radon Risks in Your Home
What is radon? Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. It is produced by the normal breakdown of uranium in the soil and rock, and it may be a problem in your home. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are caused each year by radon exposure. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. … [Read more...] about Understanding Radon Risks in Your Home
