Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in the study and treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart, arteries, and veins. Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions, diseases, and disorders affecting the cardiovascular system. They perform Read More
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Dupuytren’s Contracture: Disease and Treatment
Dupuytren's contracture is a debilitating hand condition that develops slowly over a period of years, gradually deforming the hand due to knotty nodules of tissue that form in the palm. These knots pull down the fingers into a permanent bent position. This continues to create thick, cord-like Read More
You’ve Turned 40, Watch Out for These Illnesses
For many, age is but a number. In fact, many people are just hitting their prime when they celebrate “the big 4-0.” However, while you may be healthy and in the best shape of your life, your body has still been functioning for four decades. Here are some illnesses that are quite common for those Read More
Prepping for a Colonoscopy
The human colon (large intestine) is an integral part of the digestive tract. It’s also subject to the development of polyps that can become colon cancer. Despite how serious – and deadly – colon cancer can be, it’s also one of the most preventable types of cancer. A colonoscopy is the gold standard Read More
Different Types of Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgery is an invasive treatment for conditions that affect the veins, arteries, and lymphatic vessels throughout the body. A vascular disorder can greatly reduce a patient’s quality of life and raise the possibility of life-threatening health events, such as stroke. Since vascular Read More
What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is a medical specialty that deals with issues of the endocrine system and its specified secretions, called hormones. How does that affect you? More than you might imagine. If you’re feeling sluggish, sleeping poorly, having trouble conceiving or pre-diabetic, it may the result of a Read More
Why Would You Need a Hernia Repair?
If you are a football fan, all bets are off when your favorite player suffers a hernia during the pre- or off-season. However, football players aren’t the only ones who experience hernias; they can occur during pregnancy, after surgery, or simply, develop over time. While some hernia are extremely Read More
What Does an Otolaryngologist Do?
Otolaryngology describes the field of medicine concerned with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, as well as the associated structures of the head and neck. The term is an abbreviation of otorhinolaryngology, which itself is a mashup of the three primary specialty areas: ears (otology), nose Read More
ENT vs. Primary Care: What’s the Difference?
From ear infections to sore throats, some of the most common reasons people go to their primary care physicians (and pediatricians for kids) has to do with issues involving the ear, nose and throat. But did you know that there is a physician who specializes in conditions of those areas? If you do, Read More
What Does it Mean to be in the “Donut Hole” for Medicare?
In the United States, millions over the age of 65 rely on Medicare for their health insurance. Those who have certain disabilities or kidney failure may also be covered by Medicare before they reach age 65. For those covered by Medicare, the “donut hole” is a period of time each year during which Read More
