Have you ever had a rash or itchy skin? Many people experience skin conditions such as rashes, dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis sometime in their lives. Although each type has unique causes and treatments, they all involve irritation of the skin and can impact a person’s quality of life. Understanding the…
When a healthcare provider recommends lab work, a common response from patients is, “Oh no, not needles.” That anxiety over having blood drawn often stops patients from really thinking about how much our blood tells us about the state of our health. Once blood is drawn, different laboratory tests can…
If you work hard to stay organized but never seem to be able to get it together; if social situations that seem easy for others frequently end in blunders for you; or if you’ve always had the feeling that you’re just not quite like everyone else, you might be neurodivergent.
If you have psoriasis, you already know that this chronic skin disorder can be both uncomfortable and inconvenient. But you might not realize that having psoriasis is also a risk factor for psoriatic arthritis, a rheumatologic condition that could severely damage your joints if left untreated. …
Feet play a crucial role in your overall health and well-being, but many people don’t pay attention to their feet until they have a problem. The feet serve as the foundation for your body, and their function or dysfunction can provide valuable insights into your overall well-being. Paying attention to…
Few medical procedures are as intimidating as spine surgery. But in recent years, surgeons have developed new techniques and technology to make it much less invasive, with better patient outcomes. This new approach is called minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Most medical schools haven’t caught up with the…
As its name implies, Restless Legs Syndrome causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations followed by an irresistible impulse to move the legs. Frequent nighttime symptoms can lead to sleep loss and fatigue, negatively impacting one’s energy level, daily activities, and ultimately their health. An experienced Sleep Medicine specialist can diagnose…
Students are heading back to school soon. While the start of the school year can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming with new routines to implement and an endless list of things to do before the first day. Following these essential back-to-school health tips will help both parents and…
Perimenopause – also known as the menopausal transition – is a natural phase in a woman’s life that signifies the gradual end of her reproductive years. For many women, it can be a time filled with fluctuating and unpredictable symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, frustration, fatigue, depression, mood swings, hormone…
Intravenous medication is an important part of treatment for a variety of chronic illnesses, including autoimmune, neurological, gastrointestinal, and even dermatological conditions. Administering these medications requires a patient to make routine visits – sometimes as frequently as every week – to a hospital or infusion center where each treatment can…
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