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Rabies is a viral disease caused by the lyssavirus that can be transmitted from infected animals to humans through bites, scratches, or infected saliva that comes into contact with the eyes, mouth, or nose. If you have an encounter with an animal that either tests positive for rabies or can’t be found for testing, you should…

If you’ve ever had dental work done you’ve probably heard of lidocaine, the most common local anesthetic that dentists use to block nerve pain. While lidocaine is used to treat other serious conditions like ventricular tachycardia, it is also available as a topical anesthetic in stick-on patches that you can use for any of the…

In the United States, there are over 10 million people older than 50 who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. While most of them are women, approximately two million are men. In addition, there are over 43 million people who currently have low bone mass levels and an increased risk for osteoporosis.  Osteoporosis is a condition…

Today in the United States, there are close to 790,000 people living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Over 71 percent of them are currently on kidney dialysis and 29 percent have had a kidney transplant.  ESRD, also referred to as acute or chronic kidney failure, occurs when the kidneys can’t filter waste from the body…

Today in the United States, statistics show that most people who are diagnosed with lung cancer are over the age of 65. Even though lung cancer is still the number one cause of cancer fatalities in this country, numbers are going down as more and more people quit smoking.  While lung cancer starts in one…

Prolotherapy, or proliferation therapy, is a treatment in which an irritant solution is injected into a joint, ligament, or tendon to alleviate pain. As of now, prolotherapy is still considered to be an alternative medicine therapy that hasn’t been recognized by the FDA or other American medical institutions as a safe and effective medical treatment. …

A refraction eye exam is an exam that determines whether you have refractive vision errors that can cause nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or a combination. Refraction exams are done by optometrists or ophthalmologists by shining a light into your eyes using a phoropter. When this light enters your eyes, it bends and reflects on the back…

IVF – in vitro fertilization – is an assisted reproductive technology procedure that may help people become pregnant if they have fertility or genetic issues. It begins by retrieving eggs from ovaries, fertilizing them in a lab, and implanting the embryo(s) into a uterus. Your physician might suggest undergoing IVF treatment if you are having…

The Mohs surgical procedure gets its name from the man who developed it 85 years ago, Frederic Mohs. Today, his procedure is one of the most popular and effective ways for physicians to remove skin cancer from large areas with very little scarring. In fact, studies show that when the Mohs surgical technique is used…

Because Medicare is a federal health insurance program, eligibility requirements are the same in every U.S. state. If you live in Texas, you can enroll in Medicare if you meet one of the following requirements: You are 65 years or older and are a U.S. citizen, or you’ve been a permanent legal resident for five…

Botox injections are best known as cosmetic treatments for those who want to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and make their skin look smooth and young. However, Botox injections are also used to treat medical conditions that are caused by muscle disorders.   If your health care provider suggests you get Botox injections for a…

Lyrica is a brand-name drug that contains pregabalin. It is an anticonvulsant, analgesic, and anxiolytic medication that physicians often prescribe for various medical conditions.  As of now, Lyric has been approved by the FDA to treat any of the following conditions in adults: Diabetic nerve pain Nerve pain caused by shingles Nerve pain caused by…