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Medical Treatment and Autism: Tips For Success

Having a child with autism poses a whole new set of challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to address behavior intervention and education, but even basic medical care can be a challenge. Kids with autism are often more sensitive to sensory input. I struggled a lot with helping my child through doctor visits, but when it came to medication dosing, I couldn't make any progress. I worked with my child's doctor to find compound pharmacy options and in-office treatments that worked better. This site explains the trial and error we experienced and I hope it helps you to find ways to make your child's health care easier.

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What To Expect From Arthroscopic Repair Of A Torn ACL

Posted on October 8, 2015

A torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a common sports injury. Because of its role in the stability of your knee, repairing it is critical. Traditional knee surgery to open and expose the knee joint creates long recovery times and a higher risk of infection. If your orthopedic doctor has recommended an arthroscopic procedure to repair the torn ACL, you'll be back up on your feet much sooner. Here is what you can expect from this procedure and subsequent recovery. [Read More]

Severe Knee Pain: What You Should Know About Osteoarthritis

Posted on September 21, 2015

Are you frustrated with your knees because it is painful to bend them when you are at work? The problem may stem from a medical condition known as osteoarthritis, which can be treated if you don't mind going through knee replacement surgery. Find out in this article what you should know about osteoarthritis so you can be prepared if you need to undergo treatment. How Does Osteoarthritis Affect the Knees? [Read More]

People Who Need To Get A Yearly Eye Exam Due To Risk Factors

Posted on September 4, 2015

Many people feel that they only need to visit an ophthalmologist if they have trouble seeing things or get an eye injury from sports, an auto accident or other causes. Although many Americans can get an eye exam every one to 3 years without any issues, there are other people who need annual eye exams or visits that are even more frequent. Senior Citizens Who Need Annual Exams If you are 61 years of age or older, getting an annual vision exam is smart. [Read More]

Top Tips For Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Posted on August 19, 2015

If keeping your heart healthy is important to you, you will need to be proactive. Take a moment to review the following top tips so that you can keep your heart as healthy as possible. Know Your Family History Not only do you need to know your family history when it comes to heart related problems, but you need to make sure that your doctor has that information on file. This way, your doctor will know whether you may be at risk for various cardiac problems now or in the future. [Read More]