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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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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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Common Work-Related Injuries to See a Doctor About

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private industry employers had reported approximately 2.7 million nonfatal work-related illnesses and injuries in 2020 alone. This goes to show that even with employers’ strict compliance with the guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injuries can still happen at work –and even the…

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Emergency Medicine for Children: What to Ask

There is no telling when pediatric health emergencies happen. Fortunately, urgent care clinics, like ours here at Cornerstone Urgent Care Center in Rochester, New York, exist to provide patients of all ages prompt care for non-life-threatening health concerns that can’t wait. Now you know where to go when your child falls ill or gets injured…

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Why Is It So Important to Regularly Meet with Your Physician if You Have Diabetes?

A patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes needs a care team to help them successfully manage and control their condition. Diabetes is a chronic disease, and it is critical that your blood glucose levels are kept at normal levels to prevent serious complications – and this involves many things. If you have diabetes, do…

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What Are Some Common Treatment Options That an Urgent Care Clinic Can Offer You When You Have an Unknown Illness?

It’s night or a holiday weekend, and you’ve suddenly started feeling dizzy, shortness of breath, or pain in your stomach. Your pain or condition is severe, and you need to have your situation checked out by a medical professional immediately. Unfortunately, your doctor’s office is closed or you can’t get an appointment for days. Is…

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Common Types of Injuries and How They Affect Your Body

An injury is any damage or harm to your body caused by an accident, hit, fall, weapon, and more. Every year, millions of people injure themselves in the United States. These injuries can be minor or major/life-threatening. Injuries can happen both indoors and outdoors, at work, during sports play, or while driving a car. Pain…

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When does a sinus infection require visiting an urgent care?

Sinuses are cavities or spaces in the head that are interconnected by channels. Sinuses produce mucus, which keeps the nose clean and free of bacteria. However, the sinuses can become infected, and instead of pockets of just air, they become clogged with thick mucus. A mild case of sinus infection can be treated at home….

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7 Steps for Caring for Wounds

A wound is a break in the skin. Cuts, scrapes, and scratches are all wounds. You could wound yourself when cooking, cleaning, or gardening. Your child could wound themselves during a bad fall at home or while playing. A wound can happen at any time, night or day, and it pays to know how to…

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