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Urgent Care: Things You Should Know Before You Go

There’s no denying it: urgent care facilities are convenient. It’s one of the biggest draws that might make you choose urgent care over your regular doctor’s office or the ER. There’s usually at least one urgent care nearby, and it’s often open outside most doctors’ office hours. The medical services you can get at urgent…

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What Is the Difference Between Urgent Care and the Emergency Room? When Should You Use Them?

There are a few key differences between urgent care and the emergency room (ER). Urgent care is for injuries or illnesses that are not life-threatening. The emergency room, on the other hand, is for serious issues that may be considered a medical emergency. One of the biggest differences between urgent care and the ER is…

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Proper Wound Care for Lacerations

Lacerations, no matter how small, need proper wound care to prevent serious complications, such as tetanus and sepsis. Below are the basic steps to proper wound care, the goal of which is to create a conducive environment for a quick healing process. Step 1: Apply firm pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to…

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What are the Common Illness Treatment Options?

The most common illnesses are usually non-life-threatening and can be treated at urgent medical clinics. Illnesses and injuries are among the most commonly treated medical conditions in these walk-in clinics. Below are just some of the most common acute medical conditions and how they are treated in urgent care. Cold and Flu Some of the…

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How Pulmonary Rehabilitation Can Help Treat COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung condition that can affect how well you breathe. It is usually caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as smoke, heavy dust, and chemical fumes. The most common symptom of this lung condition is shortness of breath. Other symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. COPD…

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How Is Blood Tested in a Lab?

Blood testing is a fascinating and complex process, whose result gives you and your medical provider crucial insight into your state of health. But have you ever wondered what happens to your blood sample in a laboratory? In this post, we’ll discuss a few common types of blood tests, what they reveal about your health,…

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Purposes of Clinical Laboratory Tests

Did you know that there are over 5,000 tests that can be run in a clinical laboratory? Each of these tests has its own specific purpose. In this blog, we’ll take a look at what clinical lab testing involves, some of the most common laboratory tests, and what they’re used for. What Does Clinical Lab…

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How To Heal Your Wound Faster

No one can deny that suffering from a wound is difficult and uncomfortable, but after receiving the wounds, your real patience comes into play, i.e., the healing of the wound. Regardless of your wound type, all you want for your wound is to heal quickly. Wounds heal naturally with time, but you can also speed…

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Ask a Physician: What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

If you’re like most people, you know there are two types of diabetes. What you may not know is the difference between the two – and why it’s important that you know it. The main similarity between the two types is that both are chronic, metabolic conditions that interfere with the body’s ability to produce…

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Does a Digital X-ray Use Radiation?

The major breakthroughs in imaging technology have ushered in the development of many sophisticated techniques, among which are digital X-rays. Despite their life-saving benefits, there is this enduring concern about the safety of X-rays in general. When the term “X-ray” gets mentioned, people cannot help but associate it with radiation and be concerned about the…

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What illness treatments can you get at an urgent care center vs. an ER?

With the option to go to an urgent care center as opposed to the emergency room, you may be wondering which conditions exactly can the staff at urgent care centers treat. Not all urgent care centers are created equal, premium ones can treat a wider range of medical conditions and provide services you would not…

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Annual Physical: Can I Get that Done at an Urgent Care Facility?

An annual physical is essentially a comprehensive evaluation of your health. It is considered a type of preventive care visit since it includes patient education, through which you can learn about your risks for certain medical conditions as well as some self-care strategies. If you’re due for an annual physical, the first thing that might…

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