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Concussions are a serious problem in the United States. In 2010, concussions—either by themselves or combined with other injuries—were responsible for about 2.5 million visits to hospitals and emergency rooms, as well as deaths. The average death toll per year stands at about 50,000 people. Among people aged 15 ...

In the United States, about 1.5 million Americans suffer broken bones every year caused by osteoporosis alone—that figure does not even include other equally possible causes like bone cancer, osteogenesis imperfecta, or the more traditional cause which is the result of high force impact or stress. In the world ...

In modern day-to-day living, there is always a chance that minor medical conditions or emergencies will arise. From easily treatable symptoms like headaches and fevers, to the slightly more complicated like minor infections or rashes, the doctor’s office is the first go-to location for most people—but what if the ...

If a medical emergency suddenly strikes, most people are confronted with the dilemma of choosing whether to go to an Urgent Care Clinic or an Emergency Room. Even more common, is the lack of knowledge on the difference of services these venues offer. Understanding these differences could potentially make ...

PORTLAND, Texas (October 30, 2015) — Physicians Premier ER is announcing the opening of their new ER facility in Portland this November. The new Portland ER is located on the northbound side of US HWY 181 in front of Academy Sports to serve the growing north shore. The Portland and northern ...