March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Those with bleeding disorders such as Hemophilia can range on a spectrum from light to severe, with many being diagnosed in infancy. Bleeding disorders often require complex and coordinated care, with social workers and...

Symptoms of Influenza A (AH1)

There are many people who confuse traditional cold symptoms with flu-related symptoms. It is important not to self diagnose oneself or your family members with the flu versus a common cold because the treatment options can be very different. Not to mention, there are...

Understanding Endometriosis

A painful and devastating condition that many women face is endometriosis. It is more common than many people realize, often because a mild case of endometriosis is often overlooked by many medical professionals and goes undiagnosed. Over time this condition and its...

What is Bordetella Pertussis?

Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is caused by the bacteria that is called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms begin very similar to the common cold but over time they worsen and develop into a nasty cough that includes a very large ‘whoop’ or honk. This cough is...