THE BENEFITS OF PEDIATRIC URGENT CARE FOR CHILD HEALTH: WHY IT MATTERS
Pediatric urgent care facilities play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of children. Parents often find themselves in a dilemma when unexpected illnesses or injuries strike. They become unsure whether to rush their child to an emergency room or wait for a regular doctor’s appointment. Here comes the significant role of pediatric […]
Surfside Urgent Care in Laguna BeachProvides COVID-19 Testing That’s Safe & Secure
October 26, 2020 – Laguna Beach, CA –With another spike in COVID-19 cases spreading throughout California and a second wave of cases expected as the temperatures drop, providing access to safe and secure testing is more important than ever. That’s why the team from Surfside Urgent Care has streamlined their services and offers a safe, […]
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance By Grant Huttar Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial drug that are arranged into several classes and act in a variety of ways to reduce the threat of a bacterial infection. Their classes are based on their chemistry or their actions against bacteria that can range from stopping essential metabolic enzymes to […]
Sharp rise in rates of Sexually Transmitted Disease in Orange County
STD cases in Orange County show a sharp increase By: Grant Huttar Sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s are a class of diseases that are primary acquired during sexual intercourse, some of the most common of these being syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. In recent years, there has been an unprecedented rise in the number of […]
Duct tape method for wart removal
Have a wart that needs to be removed? Duct tape can fix it. By Grant Huttar Typically known for keeping things where they are, studies show that duct tape can help remove warts too. A study by the American Academy of Family Physicians shows that an inexpensive duct tape treatment can be more effective method […]
A Grapefruit with my medication – Bad?
Why can’t I have grapefruit with my Rx? By Grant Huttar Ever wonder why the pharmacist cautions you against eating grapefruit while taking certain medications? Well a grapefruit can be a healthy snack, being high in Vitamin C antioxidants and a bit of dietary fiber, but it also contains a compound called furanocoumarins. These furanocoumarins […]
Why do I need the Tetanus shot
Why do I need the Tetanus shot when I step on a nail? By Grant Huttar Clostridium tetani is the gram-positive bacillus bacterium that can cause the condition of tetanus or lockjaw. Commonly associated with rusty nails and the like, C. tetani is more often found in dirt and manure. Stepping on a nail or […]
HPV Infection
Human papilloma virus By Lauren Way Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection being the most common and fastest spreading sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Nearly all men and women will contract one strain of it during their lifetime. Most infection found in sexually active females 18-30 years old, with […]
Krill Oil for Dry Eye Disease- WORKS!
Krill Oil for Dry Eye Disease By Marc Shomer, MD PhD A recent study by Deinema (Ophthalmology Jan 2017)* provides strong support for the supplement Krill oil in reducing both the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. What makes this convincing evidence is that the study was randomized, double-masked, and a placebo-controlled clinical trial. […]
Compartment Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome Lauren Way, MA Medical Assistant Compartment Syndrome is a potentially life threatening condition caused by an excessive pressure build up inside of compartmentalized muscle groups in the body, called compartments. Rising pressure inside the compartments can block blood flow to tissue, which organs need to function. The connective tissue that form the walls […]