Colleen Sloan PA-C, RDN

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• Study Finds Poor Lupus Patients Have a Higher Risk of Death

  The rate at which patients lose their life from lupus has become quite alarming, as they are either unaware of their symptoms or do not handle the disease properly. Similar to many other diseases, lupus can bring a financial burden for most patients when it comes to treatment, and if they do not...

• Alternative Treatments for Acne

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• Scapula and Winged Scapula: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Defects

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• Fast Walking for a Fast Memory

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• What Tests Determine Conjunctivitis?

  Conjunctivitis is a very unpleasant eye condition that may cause discomfort and pain in the eyes. This disease has to be medically treated. Thus, it’s important to determine the causes and triggers of this disease. If you suspect that you have conjunctivitis, you should visit an ophthalmologist to...