Crystal Run Connect: Blog

Did you know that your risk of metastatic breast cancer is higher if you have a family history or if you’ve had breast cancer in the past? Metastatic breast cancer has a 20% 5-year survival rate in men and 31% for women. This makes it even more important to find and treat it early.

Pink eye can be very contagious. Prescription antiviral or antibiotic drops can help, but the condition may still be contagious for a few days even after a person completes treatment.

Family medicine physicians and pediatricians are different, but both are trained to care for children as they grow. They go through similar training, but they might focus on different specialties.

Cataract surgery takes about 1 hour, plus preparation before the procedure and recovery time afterwards. Here’s what to expect.

Identifying the medical issue (diagnosis) is the first step toward getting the right treatment. Predicting the outcomes (prognosis) is the next step. Healthcare teams make diagnoses and prognoses based on evidence, such as physical exams and rigorous testing.

Pimples can happen from time to time. When they pop up repeatedly, it could be acne.

Medical advances in hip replacement surgery, pain management and physical therapy have made recovery surprisingly fast. A person will likely be on their feet within 24 hours and walking with less assistance — often without a cane, crutches or walker — within a few weeks.

Muscle soreness happens to virtually everyone at some point. Many different factors can cause it, and sometimes it happens without a clear cause.

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Diet plays an important role in keeping cholesterol levels balanced, but it’s more complex than targeting specific amounts of cholesterol.