4 FAQ About Ragweed Allergies

Posted on: 7 January 2020
About 23 million people in the United States are allergic to ragweed pollen. This allergy is often referred to as hay fever. If you think you might be allergic to ragweed, or would like to know more about this type of allergy, here are the answers to four frequently asked questions about rag allergies. 1. What Are the Symptoms of Ragweed Allergies? If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may be allergic to ragweed pollen:
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Paid Clinical Studies For Arthritic Conditions

Posted on: 7 January 2020
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are painful degenerative disorders, which may also be disabling. While taking prescription pain medications and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs can help reduce pain and inflammation, they can cause side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, fluid retention, and renal problems. If you are unable to tolerate your arthritis medications, talk to your doctor about enrolling in a clinical research study. Here are some things that researchers have found to have positive effects on arthritic conditions.
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Know Before You Go: Urgent Care

Posted on: 7 January 2020
Urgent care is a place that you can go when you have a moderate medical emergency (one that is not life-threatening). All life-threatening emergencies should go directly to their nearest hospital emergency room. Urgent care is especially great for nighttime health challenges, since you may be able to get into your doctor during the day. There are a few things you may want to know, however, before you check-in at your closest urgent care.
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Hearing Tests For Babies And Children

Posted on: 6 January 2020
There are several different hearing tests that your child will undergo throughout their lifetime, even if their hearing is sound. Every baby has their hearing tested during their first few days of life. This is to ensure that early intervention methods can be instituted if the child has a problem. Your child will most likely have one of the following hearing tests: Otoacoustic Emissions Did you know that when you hear something a small sound is emitted by the fine hairs in your inner ear?
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