Learning Center

Treatment for chronic pain can include a wide range of services and care. Lifestyle changes, prescription medications, surgical procedures, and certain wearable devices, such as Quell, can help alleviate chronic pain symptoms. When medication and alternative treatments have been ineffective and surgery is not a viable option, patients with chronic…

Physicians are required to complete many years of schooling, including post-secondary education, residency, fellowship, and more. All of this education and experience allows them to effectively serve their patients to the best of their ability. However, sometimes a patient may question their doctor’s opinion. In cases where an invasive surgical…

Varicose veins, which are also commonly referred to as spider veins, occur when the veins right under the skin become very visible and swollen. This condition most often occurs in the legs, but it can also be seen in other areas of the body. These veins can be unsightly, and…

Dental prosthetics not only provide cosmetic benefits, they can also prevent deterioration of the jawbone and bite. Depending on your needs, your oral healthcare provider may recommend false teeth as a way to regain or retain function. There may be different Medicare insurance options available to you to help manage…

Nuclear stress tests are designed to examine the way your blood flows to and from your heart. These tests utilize a radioactive dye to track and measure the blood flow over a specific time interval. This allows your doctor to determine the health of your heart and if there are…

Deciding to undergo a vasectomy is a very personal decision. When a man has considered other options to prevent having children, he may elect to have this procedure that effectively removes the ability for sperm to enter into semen. The procedure itself is simple enough that it’s performed on an…

Medicare recipients with certain digestive system problems may undergo an endoscopy to help a physician determine the cause of symptoms. Getting an appropriate diagnosis can be essential for treating disorders of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. The Endoscopy Procedure During an endoscopy procedure for the upper GI tract, a…

Fractures in the vertebrae can cause chronic pain and impair mobility. These fractures can occur due to injury or as a result of certain medical conditions, such as compression fractures commonly associated with osteoporosis. If you or your doctor are reviewing treatment options for pain management due to a vertabral…

If you think you have been exposed to the rabies virus, immediate treatment is necessary. The disease is spread to humans via the saliva from an animal bite. While it is more common for wild animals to be infected with rabies, unvaccinated domestic dogs and cats can also contract and…