A newly discovered strain of coronavirus, originating from Wuhan, China, has been making headlines around the world. As of January 24, 2019, it has caused panic and an unprecedented lockdown of 30 million people in China. But just what is a coronavirus? What makes this one so special? What do we need to do in […]
Migraine headaches are a common disorder with multiple triggers. There are certain red flag symptoms that require additional lab tests but most patients can be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. Migraine headaches can’t be cured but it can be controlled with proper management. Signs and symptoms of migraine headachesMigraines are usually unilateral (they occur on […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects more women than men. Although it can occur at any age, the most common age of onset is between 30-50 years old. Traditionally, it’s been feared as the most disabling type of arthritis as it can decrease life expectancy by 3-7 years. However, although it is […]
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) affects 2.3 million adults in USA and is one of the most common arrhythmias. A Fib is an abnormal, rapid, heart rate that can present as palpitations, weakness and shortness of breath. A Fib increases your risk stroke as it may cause an atrial thrombus to form. In addition, A Fib can decrease […]
