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Today in the United States, Medicaid covers over 17 percent of all U.S. healthcare spending and assists with healthcare expenses for more than 75 million Americans of all ages. Where Medicare is a health insurance program, Medicaid is an assistance program that helps low income individuals and families with their…

Xiidra is an eye drop formulated to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye. Many patients who are diagnosed with dry eye experience a range of symptoms that include itchiness, burning of the eyes, irritation, blurriness, gritty sensation, or sensitivity to light. If you have noticed changes in comfort…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that of the 26% percent of the population that experiences a disability, over 13% of those are mobility-related. Treatments like prolotherapy target the regenerative capability of the body in order to improve mobility and relieve symptoms. Understanding How Prolotherapy Works This treatment…

As people age, the daily wear and tear on the body’s joints, especially the knees, causes the loss of cartilage and inflammation. This condition is called osteoarthritis and it can be very painful and cause difficulty moving because of resulting stiffness. Osteoarthritis, the most common joint disorder in the United…

Irregular heartbeats can be common, but they can also signal underlying cardiac conditions that may require special monitoring. Patients who do not require hospitalization while being monitored can opt for wearable devices such as the Zio Patch. Understanding How the Zio Patch Works Attached to the skin with a medical-grade…

Iron deficiency can occur for a number of reasons, but those who have certain chronic medical conditions can be at a higher risk for anemia. Iron infusions may be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anemia, but Medicare coverage for this type of treatment may be available only for recipients…

All 50 states and the District of Columbia in the United States have made vaccinations mandatory for children to attend public school. In 19 states, there are allowances granted for families with religious, philosophical, or medical reasons who choose not to vaccinate their children. Adult vaccination is not mandatory in…

Local anesthetics that can be applied topically through an adhesive patch provide a degree of comfort and ease of use that many recipients may favor over other pain-relieving methods. Understanding How Lidocaine Patches Work Lidocaine patches are used to target specific areas of the body that may be experiencing a…

Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that many times ends in total knee replacement surgery as a means of relieving pain and stiffness and increase quality of life. Surgeons perform over 600,000 total knee replacement surgeries annually in the United States. If you find yourself in a…