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Workplace Pain and Strain? Straighten Up and Type Right!

Workplace Pain and Strain

It’s easy to develop bad habits sitting at our desks all day. We slouch. We strain. We crane our necks. Our shoulders sneak up toward our ears. Over time, these postural tendencies can lead to serious disabilities, ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to spinal… read more >

Ronald Englert, DO    April 28, 2011
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Quirky Questions: What causes an eye stye?

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A stye—sometimes spelled “sty” or called by its clinical name, “hordeolum”—is a painful, red growth along the edges of the eyelids or sometimes just inside the lid. Styes are typically tender to the touch and have a small central yellow spot filled with pus…. read more >

Steven Chang, MD    April 20, 2011
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The Best Sun Protection Plan for Rain or Shine

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Q What does SPF mean? Does a higher SPF mean better sun protection? A SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and refers to the theoretical amount of time you can stay in the sun without getting sunburned. For example, an SPF of 15 would… read more >

Steven Chang, MD    April 5, 2011
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Quirky Questions: What causes a charley horse?

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While the origin of the term “charley horse” is unclear, its meaning is all too familiar: a sudden, involuntary spasm or cramp of a large muscle, typically occurring in the…read more >

Steven Chang, MD    March 23, 2011
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