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The Impact of Dehydration on Sports Injuries

Ever had a cramp in the middle of a sports activity and just brushed it off? While this generally happens to most gladiators on the field or court, it’s highly recommended to be aware of how these unique injuries occur. As the weather gets warmer, people of all ages get more involved in outdoor activities, mostly organized sports. This makes it easier for people to be susceptible to dehydration, weakening the body and making sports-related injuries more common.
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Common Summertime Illnesses

Hello Summer! We’ve made it back to one of the hottest and brightest seasons of the year– a perfect time for outdoor fun, family travel, and chasing “good vibes”. But as we soak up the sun, it’s important to stay mindful of common illnesses and diseases that tend to spike during this season. Warmer temperatures encourage more outdoor activity, which can increase the risk of certain health issues like heat-related illnesses, dehydration, or dangerous diseases from local insects. While this is the...
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Staying A Stroke Ahead: Recognizing the Urgency in Strokes

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention as it should–strokes. While common, strokes are extremely serious and often life-threatening if not treated immediately. In this article, we’re going to break down what causes strokes, how to recognize early signs, and what steps to take if an emergency arises. Here at Surepoint Emergency Center, we’re always ready to act fast when emergencies like these happen.
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When Allergies Turn Serious: Recognizing Allergic Reactions and When to Visit Surepoint Emergency Center

Allergic reactions are your body’s exaggerated response to an allergen–a normally harmless substance that affects the nose, throat, eyes, and skin–causing symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. 
If you have allergies, it’s important to know when to seek emergency care. Surepoint Emergency Center provides fast, comprehensive treatment for all allergic reactions–mild or severe–any time of the day or night.
Allergic reactions occur when your immune system overreacts to certain substance...
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Breathless Moments: A Story About Asthma and Emergency Care

Meet Olivia, a 32-year-old woman with mild asthma. Olivia is an active person–she goes on hikes with her friends, exercises often, and plays on a local adult softball team. One day, she decided to go on a jog with her friend, a routine activity she enjoys either solo or with company. In the middle of their run, Olivia began to feel tightness in her chest, along with a dry cough. Assuming it was just fatigue, she pressed on. Little did she know that these were signs of something more serious.
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Spring into Safety: Common Springtime Injuries

Ahh, beautiful spring! It’s a favorite season for many, bringing warmer weather, blooming flowers, and, unfortunately, a rise in common springtime injuries. Children and adults alike engage in more physical activities, which can lead to more accidents occurring, affecting everything from their musculoskeletal health to respiratory and internal wellness. Surepoint Emergency Center is a trusted provider for fast, full-scale emergency care that you can trust. We’re prepared to handle any spring-rel...
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Women’s Health Month – Prioritizing Women’s Health with Surepoint Emergency Center

As we celebrate Women’s Health Month, we want to raise awareness about health issues unique to women while encouraging every woman to make her health a priority. At Surepoint Emergency Center, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive emergency care for women of all ages.
Women’s Health Month serves as a powerful reminder to women across the country to care for and maintain their health. There are some health conditions that women have that differ from men. Here are some interesting facts about...
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Allergies and Infections: When to Seek Emergency Care

Allergies or allergic reactions can trigger acute or chronic sinus and ear infections. While these conditions are common and often manageable at home, they can sometimes escalate to medical emergencies if left untreated. Fortunately, Surepoint Emergency Center is a trusted provider for allergy-related emergencies.
When a person experiences allergy symptoms, bodily areas like nasal passages, sinuses, and eustachian tubes can become inflamed. This inflammation can create an environment where bacte...
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Migraines: When to Seek Emergency Care at Surepoint Emergency Center

A migraine is a neurological condition characterized by an intense throbbing on one side of the head that worsens with activity. Unlike a regular headache (which can generally be relieved by Over-The-Counter meds), migraines are much more severe and often accompanied by additional symptoms such as nausea/vomiting, visual disturbances, photophobia (light sensitivity), phonophobia (sound sensitivity), cognitive dysfunction, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue. It’s important to know how to disti...
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Ozempic Side Effects: When to Seek Emergency Care

Ozempic, generically known as Semaglutide, is an FDA-approved medication used to treat individuals with type 2 diabetes. It’s a once-weekly injection that helps the pancreas produce more insulin while slowing down sugar absorption. As a result, many patients experience weight loss due to an increased feeling of fullness. This side effect has contributed to Ozempic’s growing popularity among those seeking weight loss solutions. However, most people tend to overlook the more severe side effects th...
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Why Stomach Bugs Shouldn't Be Ignored – A Story of Seeking Emergency Care

When faced with a concerning medical issue, the emergency room seems like the obvious choice. However, long wait times and an overwhelmed staff can leave patients suffering in silence.
Meet Alex, a 17-year-old football player who has been experiencing abdominal pain and nausea all day. He initially shrugged it off thinking it would resolve on it’s own. However, as the day progressed his condition worsened–he couldn’t keep food or liquids down. His mother attempted to give some over the counter n...
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The Dangers of Rainbow Fentanyl: A Parent’s Guide

Fentanyl is an FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved synthetic opioid primarily used for pain relief and numbing. It is an extremely potent drug—50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Even the smallest amounts can cause a fatal overdose. “Rainbow fentanyl” refers to fentanyl disguised in bright, colorful, candy-like forms. In 2022, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported that rainbow fentanyl had been seized in 18 states, including Texas. Initial...
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South Orlando Multi-Family Submarket Report

South Orlando's significant increase in renter demand makes the community a thriving market for investors interested in class A (4-5 star) multifamily properties. In just a year, this area has had phenomenal growth with a nearly 300% increase in absorption units (726), a dramatic change from the area’s average (388). South Orlando has the largest concentration of apartment units in the entire Orlando market, making it viable for individuals looking for major investments. The vacancy rate for multi-family class A properties in South Orlando is 8.3%, compared to the city average (9.9%) and the national average (6.6%), which also makes South Orlando an accessible market for active investors. This part of town also holds the highest vacancy rate for 4 & 5-star units (8.3%).
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Level Up: How Gaming Laptops Became Essential for Serious Gamers

In the course of technological advancement, we are met with some remarkable equipment that helps revolutionize the industries in which they are used. Considering the gaming industry, companies go above and beyond in designing games to make them more realistic and entertaining; to accomplish this, they must design devices that can play these games at high speeds and with brilliant graphics. While gaming consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Microsoft, etc.) provide people with a nostalgic and original way of playing, gaming laptops are powerful pieces of hardware that match or surpass the original gaming devices. Extensive research by computer scientists has been done to compare the two gaming instruments.