A general practice is a healthcare setting that is the go-to place for people of all ages for a comprehensive range of primary care services. The doctors who practice at general practice act as the first point of contact for non-emergency health concerns and are called general practitioners. If you have never been to general
Read MoreThe History of X-Rays: From Discovery to Modern Medical Imaging
X-ray is one of the most popular diagnostic imaging techniques that create visual representations of the internal structures of the human body. Healthcare providers use images produced by X-rays to diagnose and treat different health conditions. X-rays have revolutionized various scientific fields and modern medicine. It has a long and fascinating history that spans over
Read MoreChronic Disease Management: Living Well with Ongoing Conditions through Primary Care
Chronic diseases, as the name suggests, are health conditions that last more than 3 months and affect many aspects of an individual’s life. Examples include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While there is no guaranteed method to treat chronic health conditions, several strategies can help keep ongoing
Read MorePreventive Screenings: Why Early Detection Matters for Your Health
Preventive screening involves avoiding a range of tests and examinations regularly performed to detect potential health issues at early stages. Anyone who wants to maintain good health and well-being should get preventative screenings even when they feel perfectly healthy. Let’s discuss the importance of early detection and some preventive screening tests you should get based
Read MoreNavigating Women’s Health Issues: Common Concerns and Solutions
The biological makeup of women is different than men. This genetic makeup impacts their predisposition to certain health concerns throughout different stages of life – from adolescence to menopause and beyond. As such, women need specialized care from an experienced women’s physicians for their unique health issues to stay healthy. In this blog, we discuss
Read MoreManaging Chronic Conditions with a General Practitioner: Support and Guidance
Chronic conditions are medical conditions that persist for at least six months and require ongoing management. Most of these conditions cannot be cured completely,but they can often be controlled with lifestyle changes and the right treatment plan. Examples of chronic conditions include asthma, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, heart diseases, chronic kidney diseases, chronic migraines, chronic obstructive
Read MoreFamily Planning and Reproductive Health: Supportive Care for Women
Family planning and reproductive health are crucial components of women’s overall health and well-being and require inclusive and nonjudgmental support from a healthcare provider, like a family physician or women’s health physician. A woman’s physician or a family physician can provide a woman with access to information,services, and choices they need to gain increased control
Read MoreDifferent Types of Radiography: Exploring X-rays, CT Scans, and MRIs
Radiography comes under radiology, which is a branch of medicine that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. Radiography is a medical imaging technique that allows healthcare professionals to visualize the internal structure of the body without the need for making an incision into the body. Radiography usesvarious technologies to visualize the
Read MoreWhy You Should Have a Primary Care Doctor
With so many urgent healthcare clinics and specialized healthcare providers around, it is easy to understand why some people in the United States believe they do not need primary care doctors. This thinking is especially common in people who are generally healthy and rarely get sick. However, having a primary care doctor is crucial for
Read MoreWhy Should I See a Board-Certified Radiologist?
Many people think that the person who performs their diagnostic imaging procedure is a radiologist, but that is not true. They are radiographers or technicians. A radiologist is a medical doctor who receives advanced education and training in diagnosing and treating medical conditions and injuries using medical imaging tools and equipment. Radiologists complete at least
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