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Which Health Screenings Do I Need?

Sep 24, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Preventive health screenings offered by your primary care physician can help you catch and further prevent the spread of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer while they are the still in the development stages.

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How Does Depression Alter the Brain?

Sep 17, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Nearly 10% of people over the age of 20 have depression over any given 2-week period. For some people, depression might only be episodic and overcome within a matter of weeks or months. However, for others diagnosed with major depression, the condition could persist for years, affecting their lifestyle and quality of life.

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Wearable Technology Sticks Like Band-Aid and Tracks Health

Sep 10, 2019 by Total Access Medical
Scientists have designed an innovative, wearable tech device that tracks movement, heart rate, and breathing without using any wires, batteries, or circuits. The device sticks to human skin like a Band-Aid.
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More Women Should Be Assessed For Harmful Breast Cancer Genes

Sep 03, 2019 by Total Access Medical

According to new recommendations, more women should be assessed for BRCA1 and BRCA2 - the harmful mutations in the genes that can increase risk of certain cancers.

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New Global Guidelines To Reduce Risk Of Dementia

Aug 20, 2019 by Total Access Medical

According to the World Health Organization, there are 10 million new cases of dementia every year, and this figure is set to triple by 2050. Although there's no effective treatment for the disease, there's much that can be done to delay or slow progression.

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New Study Shows Increase In Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults

Aug 13, 2019 by Total Access Medical

A new study found that the proportion of adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer under age 50 in the United States has continued to increase over the past decade.

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Does a Healthy Lifestyle Offset Genetic Risk of Dementia?

Aug 06, 2019 by Total Access Medical

According to new research, living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person's genetic risk of dementia.

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An Interview With Dr. Teresa Saris About Colorectal Cancer

Jul 23, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Dr. Teresa Saris of Total Access Medical answers questions regarding colorectal cancer. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Medical School, Dr. Saris has been in practice and board certified in Internal Medicine since 1991. 

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Overweight Women May Need More Frequent Mammogram Screenings

Jul 16, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast tumor until it has become large, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings suggest that women with higher BMI may need shorter intervals between mammography screening exams.

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Does Poor Oral Care Cause Liver Cancer?

Jun 26, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Controversy remains as to whether poor oral health is independently associated with certain cancers of the digestive system, which include the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. 

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