It’s that time of year – when allergy sufferers are reaching for tissues and taking note of the daily pollen count. But if you haven’t been previously diagnosed with an allergy, how do you know if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or are just coming down with a cold or the flu? For one Read More
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Urology – Not Just for Men
There’s a common misconception about urologists – namely, that they only treat men. Contrary to popular belief, however, urology is a branch of medicine that deals with the urinary health and reproductive tract of both men and women. After all, both sexes have urethras, bladders, and kidneys, and Read More
Can Allergies Lower Your Immune System?
Spring is upon us – and with it, the usual threat of seasonal allergies. But to make matters worse, we’re in the midst of one of the worst cold and flu seasons in recent years. Which raises an interesting question – do allergies weaken our immune system, and are those who suffer from allergies Read More
Ask Your Doctor – Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Do any of these apply to you? You’re overweight. You tend to consume a lot of sugary foods and beverages. You experienced gestational diabetes when you were pregnant … but it went away. You have a relative with type 2 diabetes. You have been diagnosed with prediabetes. If so, you Read More
Should You See an ENT After a Car Accident?
Every day, there are thousands of motor vehicle accidents throughout the U.S., some more serious than others. Those that involve personal injury require immediate medical attention in the form of first responders or emergency room visits. Often, however, those involved in a car accident aren’t Read More
Can Your Primary Care Physician Help Your Osteoarthritis?
When you’re in pain or have any type of healthcare situation, who’s the first medical professional you turn to? For many people, it’s their primary care physician. After all, your primary care doctor can usually diagnose your condition and set you on the right course. If they cannot, he or she Read More
Talking to Your Doctor About the Information You Read Online
The effects of the information superhighway – the internet – are felt in every area of modern life. When faced with a question to which they don’t have an answer, people will immediately google it. The information-at-your-fingertips culture has infiltrated even complex scientific and medical Read More
Guarding Against At-Home Allergies
Allergies are a growing and chronic health issue, both among adults and children. 50 million Americans suffer from different allergies, with allergic reactions varying from mild to life threatening. An allergen is a common food or substance that causes the body’s immune system to react adversely Read More
Preparing for an Echocardiogram
An Echocardiogram (ECG) is a well-known test performed by primary care physicians and cardiologists to assess a patient’s heart health for both preventive (as in annual physical check-up) and treatment (for cardiovascular disease) purposes. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that evaluates Read More
Popular Physical Therapy Methods
Many medical treatment regimens go hand-in-hand with a prescribed program of rehabilitation. Full recovery often requires a supporting program that enables the patient to regain as fully and safely as possible, their mobility, range of activity, independence, quality of life, and even Read More
