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Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month 2017

Posted Tuesday, April 4, 2017

It is estimated that head and neck cancer will account for an estimated 13,000 American deaths this year alone. Although, head and neck cancer attributes for 3% of all cancers in the United States, the success rate for treatment is high if caught early.

National Doctor's Day

Posted Thursday, March 30, 2017

CuraScript SD recognizes and celebrates physicians for National Doctors Day. This day of celebration is meant to serve as reminder of the critical role that physicians serve in our lives.

Huntington's Disease: What You Need to Know

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Huntington’s Disease is a genetic neurological disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, which impairs a person’s functional abilities, resulting in cognitive, motor and psychiatric disorders.

Fibromyalgia – An Invisible Enemy

Posted Tuesday, March 21, 2017

For years, thousands suffered in silence as medical professionals dismissed their symptoms as merely aches and pains, hypochondria or even a mental illness known as muscular rheumatism.

Skin Grafting: What You Need To Know

Posted Thursday, March 16, 2017

As with any surgery skin grafting comes with risks, but the results can help transform a body in recovery. The procedure is relatively simple and is minimally invasive.

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Brain injury refers to the occurrence of an injury to the brain which results in damage. There are several different types of brain injuries, which fall under the categories of either Traumatic Brain Injury or Acquired Brain Injury. This article will discuss these different types and subsequent treatments.

Hidden Cancer - Renal Cell Carcinoma

Posted Thursday, March 9, 2017

As with any cancer, renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) is a serious condition. If diagnosed early there are greater chances of achieving remission. Taking proper precautions and having regular testing can help with combating the cancer early.

Bartter Syndrome: An Inherited Condition

Posted Thursday, March 9, 2017

Bartter syndrome is a group of rare conditions that affect the kidneys. There are five gene defects known to be associated with Bartter syndrome. The condition is caused by a defect in the kidneys' ability to reabsorb sodium. Those affected by Bartter syndrome lose too much sodium through the urine. This causes a rise in the level of the hormone aldosterone and makes the kidneys remove too much potassium from the body. Also, the condition results in abnormal acid balance in the blood, which causes too much calcium in the urine.

Bursting Eye Blood Vessels

Posted Thursday, March 2, 2017

A broken blood vessel in the eye can appear as a a serious eye injury. The visual side effects are much more frightening to a patient than what is actually occurring.

Mold Allergy a Year Long Risk

Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2017

During the fall months mold flourishes in tropical areas, causing more damage to the immune system and can prolong allergy like symptoms on a long term basis.