It is sometimes hard to know when to go visit your regular primary doctor and when you really would benefit more from a visit to a specialist. Gastroenterologists have uniquely specialized training in digestive tract conditions. Studies have reflected that higher quality more comprehensive care is administered when a Gastroenterologist is involved with treatments of GI...
Image credit: www.medicinenet.com Anyone who has a bunion on their foot knows this tiny little bump can cause a heck of a lot of pain. What is a bunion? A bunion is a bone deformity where space between the big toe joint and the next toe, due to pressure over time, have a space increase. The bone actually migrates out of the proper alignment. Because of the misalignment, there...
Mohs surgery is done with a microscope which allows surgeons to trace cancerous cells down to the very root, ensuring full removal. It is most widely utilized to treat basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. The cure rate using this technology is the highest among all skin cancer treatment procedures – up to 99% even when other treatments have previously failed. Because...
Cool sculpting is a non-invasive way to lose fat cells and shape your body. The treatment itself was started when scientists at Harvard noticed that some children who ate popsicles got dimples in their cheeks. Dieter Manstein, MD and R. Rox Anderson, MD realized that the popsicles were freezing and killing off small pockets of fat cells. Cold can target fat cells without...
We have all heard the adage “An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure”, but how many of us really take it to heart and make sincere efforts to proactively take care of our health? Do you have a primary doctor? Do you visit them regularly for annual exams and checkups? Or, like many American’s, do you only schedule an appointment when you already sick?...
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