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- Sample City, California 55555
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Health Education Index
Gerald Baker, M.D., Mark Becker, M.D., Matthew Eisen, M.D., Anne J. Miller, M.D., Scott B. Ray, M.D. and the staff of Medical Associates (Sample) provide our patients with a Health Education Library. The Library includes family health handouts and links to medical organizations trusted by family physicians.
Family health topics include:
Asthma is a chronic lung disorder due to inflammation of the airways. It causes bouts of wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. Asthma treatment options include inhaled bronchodilators (albuterol), inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene antagonists, and other medications. Your recommended treatment depends on your type of asthma, severity of asthma symptoms, and asthma history. Learn more about asthma from the NIH.
Child Development. Children grow, develop, and learn throughout their lives from birth and infancy to adulthood. If children fail to develop properly they may be unable to reach their full potential. The Library reviews developmental milestones for different age groups and disorders that can lead to developmental delay, including autism. Learn more about childhood development from the NIH.
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, resulting in high levels of sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia). Over time this can lead the development of eye, kidney and nerve problems. Most adult patients are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes that can usually be controlled with weight control, exercise and oral medications ("sugar pills"). Learn more about diabetes from the American Diabetes Association.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) increases your risk for developing heart disease, kidney disease and having a stroke. The Library provides a review of high blood pressure and various treatment options, including dietary changes, exercise and blood pressure medications (diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors). Learn more about blood pressure and hypertension from the NIH.
High Cholesterol levels in your blood increase your chance of developing heart disease. The Library reviews blood tests that measure different types of cholesterol (HDL, LDL, VLDL) and treatment options that help to lower cholesterol levels, including dietary changes, exercise and medications, such as statins. Learn more about high cholesterol from the NIH.
Infections by bacteria and viruses are a common medical problem. The recommended treatment depends on the part of the body that is infected, the type of organism that is causing the infection and the severity of symptoms. Bacterial infections of the ear (otitis media), sinuses (sinusitis), throat (pharyngitis), lungs (pneumonia), and urinary tract (UTIs) can usually be treated effectively with antibiotics. Although viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics, there are anti-viral medications available to treat select viral infections, such as influenza and HIV. The Library provides a review of different types of infections and various treatment options. Learn more about the infections from the NIH.
Vaccinations (immunizations) are a very safe and effective way to prevent serious illness. The Library reviews the different types of vaccines and recommended immunization schedules. Learn more about vaccinations from the CDC.
Gerald Baker, M.D., Mark Becker, M.D., Matthew Eisen, M.D., Anne J. Miller, M.D., Scott B. Ray, M.D. and the staff of Medical Associates (Sample) hope that the family physician recommended health information helps you to better understand your health and treatment options.
This information is for general educational uses only. It may not apply to you and your specific medical needs. This information should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation with or the advice of your physician or health care professional. Communicate promptly with your physician or other health care professional with any health-related questions or concerns.
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