Q. & A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Migraines
This Month’s Topic: Migraines Question: Dr. Kiskila, what are the “triggers” that may induce a migraine? Answer: Almost anything can be a migraine trigger, but
Acute Pain: Insights on Drugs by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
According to the American Family Physician, a study involving adults showed that during a three month period, 29% experienced low back pain, 17% experienced a
Kidneys and Their Purpose by K. Verdugo
Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs which are located near the middle of your back. Each kidney is four to five inches long
Supplements Debunked by David Porzio, M.D., FACC
Are you horrified of prescription medications? Do you live in morbid fear of taking a…….STATIN for your cholesterol? Yet stuffed in your medicine cabinet or
Work-Related Injuries by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
Approximately 3 million work-related injuries were reported by private industries in 2011. In 2007, the cost for workers’ compensation care in the United States was
X-ray Basics by Jonathan Vielma
Urgent care facilities experience a high number of health-related cases requiring immediate attention at a moment’s notice. As a radiologic technologist (also known as an
Bad Posture by Magda Austin
Many people suffer from back or neck pain at some point in their lives. Most of the time pain that is not a result of
Bowel Movements by Christie Hayes
Regular bowel movements are a way to ensure a healthy GI tract and good eating habits. Although it’s a bit taboo to talk about, the
Food Poisoning by Karen Ascencio
With the winter season upon us, our attention tends to stray away from maintaining that perfectly beach-tanned physique and focus more on staying warm underneath