Medically reviewed by Dennis H. Nicholson, MD, Medical Director, PVHMC Sleep Disorders Center Sleep apnea is a potentially serious medical disorder that affects between 50 and 70 million adults in the United States and could affect an estimated 10 percent of children, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Sleep apnea occurs when a […]
Medically reviewed by Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to certain foods. While many allergic reactions to food are mild, some can be fatal, so it is vitally important to know what to do in […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Did you know chronic kidney disease affects approximately 37 million U.S. adults and of those, 90 percent don’t even know they have it? March is National Kidney Month, and it aims to raise awareness about kidney disease, the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Ibuprofen and aspirin are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers you can find. While they treat a lot of the same things, they both have unique attributes that make them different. Let’s take a look at the specifics behind ibuprofen and aspirin: what makes them similar, […]
Medically Reviewed by Saman Aboudi, M.D. Vitamin C is essential to a healthy diet. The down part, though, is that not only can the human body not create vitamin C on its own, it also doesn’t store it very well, which means you need to get the right amount in order to fully experience the […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adult men and women in the United States. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in America and often leads to a heart attack. While many heart attack symptoms are similar for men and women, it’s important to note women are less likely to experience chest pain […]
How many times have you washed your hands while humming “Happy Birthday” (twice!) since March? The novel coronavirus has ushered in a new era of mindful handwashing, but why is it so important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report, diabetes affects more than 34 million Americans, and that number is expected to rise. Even more staggering is that 88 million Americans—approximately 1 in 3—have prediabetes, a condition in which a person’s blood sugar is high, but not high enough […]
Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses that affect the lungs and breathing and can easily spread to others. Each year, 5-20 percent of the American population contracts the flu virus, of which 200,000 are hospitalized as a result. Flu season typically begins in the fall, and this year’s coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly […]
Should your child get a flu shot? In most cases, yes. The only exceptions are People under 6 months of age and those with severe, life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine (e.g., gelatin or antibiotics). At Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC), we recommend that every child follow the American […]
