Family / Sports Medicine Department
Nurse Practitioner, Charlotte Ballard Joins the Team!
A graduate and Masters degree recipient of UT Health Science Center in Houston, she comes aboard the Alamo Healthcare team.
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10 Risk Factors for Heart Disease/Heart Attack |
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The following article explains ten of the most common risk factors for heart disease and heart attack among adults. Knowing your risk level will help your family doctor effectively manage your health and keep your heart disease free.
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What is diabetes? What causes diabetes? |
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States—7.8% of the population—have diabetes. While 17.9 million people have already been diagnosed with the disease, 5.7 million people remain undiagnosed. Even more surprisingly, 57 million people are in pre diabetic condition and 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year. By knowing the facts and working with your family physician you can help treat your already existing condition or successfully prevent yourself from becoming susceptible to the disease.
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High Blood Pressure Detection |
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It is important for patients to be aware of the tests that they undergo during a routine visit to their family doctor. The following article explains how high blood pressure is detected, tested, and treated. Learning the tips for having your blood pressure taken will help your doctor ensure that you have the most accurate reading possible.
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Richard Wilson, MD
Full Fusion