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About 1 in every 9 men will develop prostate cancer during his life. However, many cases progress so slowly that doctors may only recommend active surveillance rather than treatment. Some cases go entirely unnoticed. Should you even consider screening? Read on. How Essential Is Early Detection? No...
Managing chronic conditions requires regular visits with your doctor. And when something feels off or it’s time for a checkup, delaying care only compromises your health. If you have any of these conditions, reconsider before rescheduling your follow-ups. Asthma or Other Respiratory Diseases...
A lot of people have been working remotely since the pandemic began sweeping the U.S. in March, which adds up to nearly 1,000 hours of sitting on a couch or in a makeshift home office. All of that time can lead to some serious problems if you aren’t sitting properly or taking time to be active....
On September 17, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He applauded Texans for taking COVID-19 seriously and announced a new plan to increase capacity in Texas businesses. Here’s more information on his new guidelines. Hospitalization Numbers Drive Decision...
As in-person classes begin, parents may wonder what they can expect from a school year during a pandemic. In compliance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), all teachers and staff will be required to self-screen and be prepared to self-isolate if they show symptoms or were exposed to someone who’...
While contact tracing has become a major topic in the past few months since the pandemic began, it’s been in practice for years as health officials try to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The general thought behind this practice is to identify people who may be infected as a result of...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States, emergency rooms across the country have seen a drop in the number of patients. After looking into these numbers, experts found that there weren’t fewer emergencies happening, but rather, people were concerned about catching COVID-19 and were...
If you have an infection, your body can develop a life-threatening reaction known as sepsis. Sepsis takes more than 258,000 American lives each year according to the Centers for Disease Control. Here’s what you need to know about sepsis and how you can spot the symptoms. What to Know About Sepsis...
High school sports are a big deal in Texas, and with the school year upon us, your teen may be excited about participating in football or volleyball this fall. Although sports will continue during COVID-19, it may be risky, and these events will look different from what you’re used to. For example...
From epilepsy to Alzheimer’s, hundreds of millions of people are affected by neurological disorders worldwide. But so often, neurological problems can go unnoticed and untreated because of how mundane the symptoms may seem. And when our mind isn’t feeling quite right, it can be difficult to find...
It’s never been easier to meet with a doctor! Virtual Visits offer convenient access to trusted care from anywhere. And you can have peace of mind knowing we accept all major insurance plans. Learn more about how to make an appointment.