Since its founding in 2010, TeamCME has created a nationwide network of certified medical professionals to provide Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals and testing. Their unique combination of certification and educational resources provides these providers with the most up-to-date training and information. In response to the DOT’s recent decision to allow oral fluid drug testing,… Read more »
About half of Americans have high blood pressure (hypertension) and many of them don’t know it. That’s because many people have no symptoms at all, or the symptoms are hard to recognize. If a woman is thinking about getting pregnant, and has high blood pressure, it’s important to have it under control before becoming pregnant…. Read more »
Many people see physical therapy as only necessary after a serious injury or surgery, but Intermountain Health caregivers say that physical therapy actually has many benefits including making someone stronger and reducing pain. Physical therapists help their patients with specific exercises and education for areas of the body they’re having trouble with to improve strength… Read more »
Knee pain is often caused by weakness and tightness in the muscles and tendons that connect to the knees. “This can lead to a negative interference with everyday life,” said Jeffrey Beck Intermountain Health exercise specialist. Fortunately, he said, there are some simple things individuals can do to relieve pain that don’t involve surgery or… Read more »
Overuse of antibiotic prescriptions for patients with upper respiratory illnesses at urgent care clinics in the United States has been an ongoing challenge, but a new study led by researchers at two Utah health systems – Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health – finds that a targeted approach utilizing antibiotic stewardship practices significantly reduces… Read more »
