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Brent D. Wainwright, MD, FAAD
Lifestyle
The daffodils and forsythia are starting to flower, the days are getting warmer, and with the arrival of spring, so too comes itchy skin. According to CareMount Medical Dermatologist, Brent D. Wainwright, MD, FAAD, the main offenders are invisible allergens in the air, pollen and mold.Spring allergensWhen susceptible individuals are exposed to pollen, the immune system is activated, ...
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Jyothi Parapurath, MD, FACOG
Lifestyle
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, endometriosis affects at least 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44. It is especially common among women in their 30s and 40s.Endometriosis is an often painful disorder which occurs when the tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It is typically found on the ...
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Erica Cavallo-Olivo, MD
Lifestyle
Thinking about getting started on your spring cleaning? Don’t neglect your medicine cabinet or first aid kit essentials this season! As you begin your cleaning, make note of the items you currently have and what you will need to stock up on, and be sure to throw out any medications or prescriptions that have expired.Use this handy list of top 10 medicine cabinet must-haves and top five ...
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Carroll Anne Rayner, MD
Lifestyle
“You are what you eat!” I love this familiar expression, first written in 1826, because we are now talking about the importance of nutrition with each other, in our schools and with our doctors. Although many of our eating habits were formed during childhood, it’s never too late to change them.When we talk about what you eat, we mean food as the source of essential building blocks and ...
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Douglas A. Roth, MD, FACS
Lifestyle
Women undergoing single or double mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment have the option to select an advanced microsurgical plastic surgery technique – the DIEP flap – for autologous tissue breast reconstruction. DIEP is an acronym for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator, the system of lower abdominal wall blood vessels that are used to perfuse the tissue for the ...
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Warren D. Bromberg, MD, FACS
Lifestyle
June is Men’s Health Month. This awareness month highlights the importance of preventative healthcare and appropriate screenings and checkups specific to men to maintain overall health and long-term well-being.CareMount Medical offers two state-of-the-art procedures for male patients dealing specifically with prostate issues, the UroLift® System and the UroNav Fusion Biopsy System. ...
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Premila Mathews, MD
Lifestyle
I am so thankful for the summer weather and excited for all the cookouts that come with it! As many of us enjoy the barbecues and picnics, it is important to pay attention to food safety.Food poisoning comes from consuming contaminated food. Food can be contaminated by germs including bacteria, viruses, parasites or natural toxins found in some mold or mushrooms. Symptoms of food ...
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Caroline DeFilippo, MD, MPH
Lifestyle
Osteoporosis is a common disease in older individuals, characterized by too little bone formation, excessive bone loss or a combination of both, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. Most people do not realize they have it until they either have a fracture or they get a bone mineral density test.Prevalence and RiskOsteoporosis develops ...
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McKirven Ceus, MD
Lifestyle
Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the ...
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Paula Brown, MD, FACAAI
Lifestyle
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated four to six percent of U.S. children and adolescents are affected by food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body has a particular and reproducible immune response to certain foods. One of the most common food allergies among U.S. children is nuts.Allergic reactions to nuts range in a variety of ...