Are You Using the Best Blood Pressure Medication?
Your primary care provider tells you that you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. What does that even mean? How do you treat it? Read on to learn more about hypertension, lifestyle changes that can help, and different medications to treat it. Read...
Prednisone – what is it and what does it treat?
Prednisone is a corticosteroid (or “steroid” for short) and is used as an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant agent to treat many different diseases (see below). Your body naturally produces a steroid called cortisol; cortisol keeps your immune system from making...
Monoclonal Antibodies to Prevent Severe Disease from COVID
New medications and treatments for COVID-19 are popping up regularly. With new variants and the continued spread of the coronavirus, it remains extremely important to practice good hand hygiene, wear a mask, and get vaccinated to protect yourself and others. At this...
Corneal Abrasion: A Common Holiday Eye Injury
One of the most painful eye conditions also happens to be one of the most common, especially during the holiday season. From basting turkeys, to putting up Christmas lights, the holidays are full of activities we don’t regularly do, which can lead to some interesting...
