NEW STUDY FINDS $15 BLOOD TEST CAN SHOW IF YOU'RE AT RISK FOR A HEART ATTACK

$15 Blood Test Predicts Heart Attack Risk

A simple, widely available blood test could help predict which patients with chest pain are at risk for a heart attack, according to another new study published inJournal of the American College of Cardiology. Because chest pain is a relatively common symptom, the ability to rule out heart attack risk in the ER with a simple, low-cost blood test is an important breakthrough, says Doneen.

The test checks for levels of a biomarker called high-sensitivity cardiac trophin T (hs-cTnT), a substance released when heart muscle dies.  Higher-than-normal levels of hs-cTnT are a sign of heart damage and elevated risk for a heart attack. Swedish researchers report that if levels of this biomarker and an ECG are both normal, there is a 99 percent probability that the patient will not suffer a heart attack during the next month—and a 100 percent probability that the person will not die from cardiovascular causes during that time span.

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The test used in the study is widely available in the U.S. through medical providers and hospitals—and it comes with a small price tag. The blood test costs about $15 and is covered by most insurance plans, according to Stan Morse, regional sales director of Singulex, Inc., makers of test in the US.

The Swedish study included nearly 15,000 patients who had sought medical help at a Stockholm Hospital for chest pain over a two-year period.

Predicting Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular-Related Death

The Swedish study adds to earlier research reporting that this test can also predict long-term risk for heart-related death. In a 2012 study published in Journal of Clinical Chemistry, initially healthy patients were tracked for eight to 15 years. Those with rising levels of hs-cTnT during the study period were more than eight times more likely to die from cardiovascular (CV) causes than those with stable levels.

The study analyzed blood test results from 211 people who died from CV causes and those from 253 matched control patients. The study took such factors as age, sex, smoking, abdominal obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, and other biomarkers into account.

Doneen cautions that this test is just one of many biomarkers—including blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and inflammation—that should be tracked in patients with cardiovascular risk.

Source:

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/simple-heart-attack-tests-could-save-lives

If you have been injured in a Miami car accident, please call our clinic at (305) 834-7900 for a free consultation. Offices in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Dr. Jared Rose DC, board certified Miami chiropractor

Chronic low back pain has become more and more prevalent in today's aging American population. There have been numerous peer-reviewed studies published that chiropractic is just as effective, if not more, as treating with routine medication. The difference is that you will see permanent results from chiropractic and no known side effects.

Low back pain sufferers can seek the services of Miami chiropractor, Dr. Jared L. Rose DC. Dr. Rose is a board certified Miami chiropractor who possesses the knowledge, skills, and equipment to effectively manage and treat Miami's population. Dr. Rose will first evaluate the patient and then write up a customized treatment plan accordingly. Such treatment plan may include, but not limited to:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Electrostimulation
• Myofascial Release
• Torque Release Technique

Managing Low-Back Pain

A review of evidence-based clinical guidelines for managing low-back pain resulted in several recommendations for primary care physicians and pointed to potential benefits of nondrug therapies including spinal manipulation, as well as exercise, massage, and physical therapy:

• Acute low-back pain: Routine imaging (x-rays or MRIs) generally is not necessary for patients who have had nonspecific low-back pain for a short time. These patients often improve on their own and usually should remain active, learn about back pain and self-care options, and consider nondrug therapies, including spinal manipulation, if pain persists longer than 4 weeks.
• Chronic low-back pain: Long-term use of opioid drugs usually does not improve functioning for patients with chronic low-back pain. However, these patients may benefit from nondrug therapies, including spinal manipulation. Psychological and social factors also may play a role in chronic low-back pain. Most patients will not become pain free; a realistic outlook focuses on improving function in addition to reducing pain.

If you suffer from low back pain, please do not 

hesitate to call the clinic at (305) 834-7900.

According to ACA: (American Chiropractic Association)

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.  Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.

Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “chiropractic adjustment.”   The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypo-mobile (or restricted in their movement) as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

  

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHIROPRACTIC

The first recorded chiropractic adjustment was performed on September 18, 1895, by Dr. Daniel David Palmer, a Canadian-born teacher and healer. Dr. Palmer was, at the time, studying the cause and effect of disease. His patient was Harvey Lillard,  a janitor working in the same building as Dr. Palmer in Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Lillard, who had complained of hearing problems for over 17 years, allowed Dr. Palmer to examine his spine. Dr. Palmer discovered a "lump" on Mr. Lillard's back and suspected that a vertebra might be out of place, which he then repositioned the vertebra with a gentle thrust. After several such treatments, much of Mr. Lillard's hearing was restored.

Since Dr. Palmer's first chiropractic adjustment, the art and science of chiropractic has progressed significantly. Today, advanced diagnostic procedures, sophisticated equipment, scientific research, and the growing acceptance among other health care professionals makes chiropractic a popular health care choice.

If it sounds like you would benefit from chiropractic

 care, please call our office at (305) 834-7900.

Minor Car Accidents Can Cause Major Symptoms

Even the most minor Miami car accidents can have major effects on your neck, back, shoulders, and other joints of the body. Sometimes it takes weeks for underlying symptoms to present. That is why it is so crucial to get the necessary medical attention immediately. The doctors at the Miami Car Accident Clinic will properly evaluate and document your injuries. They will take a thorough history of how the Miami accident happened, and then perform a physical examination to find out exactly what's causing your pain. People who have been injured in a Miami car accident can have damage to muscle, tendons, and ligaments. More serious accidents can result in fractures, contusions, and other serious injuries. The Miami Car Accident Clinic will get you the proper diagnosis and treatment plan to get you feeling better fast.

Leaving injuries untreated may result in a lifetime of pain and suffering. We realize whiplash symptoms may be difficult to diagnose. But we can assure you the doctors at the Miami Car Accident Clinic have the experience and insight to help you feel better fast. So please, do yourself a favor, and choose a competent Miami chiropractor that has the experience with car accident and slip and fall injuries.

We will help you with all the paperwork to make this daunting experience easier. We even will work directly with your insurance company to minimize any extra worry. That means, no out of pocket expenses for you and your family. The Miami Car Accident Clinic also can refer you to a competent Miami personal injury attorney to get you any compensation you deserve.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Miami car accident or Miami slip and fall accident, call the staff at the Miami Car Accident Clinic for a free consultation at (305) 834-7900.

Author: Dr. Jared L. Rose

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY FOR MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT PATIENTS

Trigger point therapy is a specialized therapy that addresses trigger sites in muscle tissues. Trigger sites are also referred to as muscle knots, trigger points, or adhesions. Trigger sites are small nodule, painful balled up tissue that restrict range of motion and function. People who are injured in a Miami car accident often demonstrate multiple trigger sites in various parts of the body. The Miami chiropractor at the Miami Accident Clinic will diagnose and manage this painful condition. At the Miami Car Accident Clinic, we have licensed massage therapists who are specially trained in Trigger Point Therapy. Our therapists have seen and treated many patients who suffer from this painful condition.

Receiving Trigger Point Therapy for the first time may feel uncomfortable. The first session is usually the most painful because the tissue is not used to being treated. After treatment it is wise to ice the areas when you get home as these areas may become sore and tender. But this is not something uncommon. Soreness, redness, and tenderness are all positive signs from a successful Trigger Point Therapy session. As you progress with each therapy session, your body will be adjusting. Meaning you will experience increased range of motion and decreased pain and tenderness.

If you have been injured in a Miami car accident, you may be entitled to $10,000 in benefits. Call the Miami Car Accident Clinic for a free, no-hassle consultation.

Author: Dr. Jared L. Rose

ULTRASOUND THERAPY HELPS WITH MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES

Ultrasound therapy is not a new therapy. In fact, initial ultrasound therapy dates all the way back to the 1940s. Now that's a proven modality if you ask me. I see a lot of patients who were injured in various Miami personal injury type situations. Whether they were injured from a Miami car accident, or a Miami slip and fall accident, or even a Miami workers' comp accident, all injuries can benefit from ultrasound therapy. This therapy really works.

In fact, it works so well, my Miami accident patients are in disbelief. The first thing they say is, "I do not feel anything." This is what surprises them the most. Ultrasound therapy is gentle, yet effective. The instrument send tiny sound waves into the cells of the tissue.

There are three immediate responses by the tissue:

1. It speeds up the healing time by increasing blood flow to the treated area.
2. It decreases pain by reducing inflammation and edema.
3. It provides a gentle massing action into the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the treated area.

These three responses get fantastic results for my Miami car accident patients, Miami bus accident patients, Miami workers comp patients, and my Miami slip and fall patients. And when I couple this therapy with other effective therapies such as electro-stim, chiropractic adjustments, trigger point therapy, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, the results are compounded.

So if you have been injured  in a Miami car accident, call the Miami Car Accident Clinic today for a free consultation. You may be entitled to medical benefits up to $10,000. 305-834-7900

Author: Dr. Jared L. Rose

Miami Car Accident Clinic

301 NE 79th Street

Suite #2

Miami, FL 33138

(305) 834-7900

www.miamicaraccidentclinic.com

MIAMI ACCIDENT CLINIC - SEAT BELT SAFETY

Seat belts are the most effective safety measurement in cars and trucks. They prevent thousands of serious Miami car accident injuries every year in Miami-Dade county. They reduce the chance of a Miami car accident injury by nearly 50%. Below are some fast facts, reported by the CDC website, of the usage of seat belts in this country:

SEAT BELT FAST FACTS:

• Seat belts saved more than 75,000 lives from 2004 to 2008.
• Forty-two percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2007 were unbelted. A 2009 NHTSA study estimates more than 1,600 lives could be saved and 22,000 injuries prevented if seat belt use was 90 percent in every state.
• Adults age 18-34 are less likely to wear seat belts than adults 35 or older. 
• Men are 10% less likely to wear seat belts than women.
• Seat belt use is lower in states with secondary enforcement seat belt laws or no seat belt laws (79%) compared to states with primary enforcement laws (88%).

Miami-Dade Citation Notice: Seat belt ticket will cost you approximately $129 plus fees. Points on your license may also be applicable. The Miami Car Accident Clinic says "BUCKLE UP."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SEAT BELT USAGE

The bottom line is that seat belts save lives, so you have nothing to lose (except your life)! The Miami Car Accident Clinic effectively treats Miami car accident injuries, Miami slip and fall patients, Miami workers' comp accidents. Call the Miami car accident doctors now for a free consultation.

You may be entitled to medical benefits up to $10,000. 305-834-7900

Miami Car Accident Clinic

301 NE 79th Street

Miami, FL 33138

(305) 834-7900

www.miamicaraccidentclinic.com