Life After a Pediatric Heart Transplant
Nowadays, a heart transplant is a relatively routine surgery. However, transplants require sophisticated technologies, tools and techniques, as well as the advanced knowledge and skills of cardiologist-surgeons. Most pediatric heart transplant pati...
Wound Debridement
Wound debridement is the removal of unhealthy tissue from a wound in order to promote the healing process. Why undergo wound debridement? The benefits of wound debridement include: Aiding in the healing of very severe burns or pressure so...
Immunosuppression After a Heart Transplant
A heart transplant is one of the riskiest surgeries in cardiology, but it is also one of the most effective in patients dealing with a severe heart disease. The facts speak for themselves: 87% of carefully selected patients survive for at least a y...
Occupational Medicine Services Available at Healthpointe’s Perris Facility
Healthpointe, one of Southern California’s leading healthcare providers, strives in maintaining the highest standards in health and safety for clients and employers, and occupational medicine. That is why Healthpointe is offering Occupational Medic...
Healthpointe Offering Occupational Medicine Services in La Mirada
Healthpointe is proud to announce that their La Mirada clinic is offering Occupational Medicine services to the community. The La Mirada Medical Center is happily accepting referrals and workers’ compensation cases. The Occupational Medicine ser...
Facts About Chemical Peels
The results of a chemical peel partly depend on its depth, on the type of chemical used, and the duration of its application on the skin. Dermatologists and patients should then thoroughly discuss the expected results of your scheduled chemical pee...
Treatment for Hearing Loss
Hearing aids are not the only treatments available for hearing loss anymore. However, prior to figuring out which treatment options is appropriate, it is necessary to find out the cause of your hearing loss. Certain medical conditions may contribut...
Diabetes and Preventing Wounds
Wound healing below the knee requires extensive and complex treatment when compared to other parts of the body. Areas below the knee are prone to swelling and difficulties with immobility. Individuals with diabetes are particularly more prone to de...
How to Recognize Rib Fractures
Things to Know about Rib Fractures While ribs are relatively resistant to injuries, accidents do happen and bones can be broken, especially in individuals with illnesses that make their bones weaker (e.g., cancer, osteoporosis). Common causes of...