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Abnormal Cells Suffocate the Brain

 December 21, 2018

Special cells that wrap around the blood vessels in the brain that are abnormal leads to neuron deterioration and can possibly affect the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a USC-led study. These pericytes surrounding the blood vessels are called the gatekeeper cells. They dilate and contract to control the blood flow to active parts […]

Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Worth All the Attention It is Getting?

 September 24, 2014

Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Worth All the Attention It is Getting? If you’ve seen a video of Vin Diesel pouring a bucket of ice tubes over his head on top of a pickup truck or former president George W. Bush,  Jr. being doused with water by no other than the former first lady […]

ALS Facts You Need to Know Before Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge

 September 17, 2014

ALS Facts You Need to Know Before Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge So you’ve been nominated to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but what is it all about? Here are some quick facts about this viral movement that you can learn. If you are social media-savvy, then there is no way you could have […]

Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 3)

 May 3, 2013

Medical records are not created equal. Just as you, your records are unique to you and only you. Medical records are created when you receive treatment of any kind, whether it is a simple look at a mole to see if it’s ok, or if you received a dreaded diagnosis. It’s all in your records […]

Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 2)

 May 2, 2012

Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 2)   You never know when the day may come when you or a family member may need to venture out and try to retrieve medical records. Its not always as easy as it may sound. In Part 1, I spoke about how important it is to […]

Do not leave your Doctor’s office until… (part 1)

 May 1, 2012

Do not leave your Doctor’s office until… (part 1)Please, never leave your doctor’s office until you have the secretary copy and give you your medical report or reports.Have you ever had to request your medical records from your doctor or hospital and got the “run around”? I am writing this article to inform you of […]