By Joseph C. White, MD, FAAFP A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that commonly appears on the bottom of the foot and occurs among 15% of people with diabetes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and the…
Do you or someone you know suffer from inflammation such as chronic joint, muscle or digestive pain? Inflammation can wreak havoc on our bodies, leading to: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, even depression, based on a recent study by Rice University. The good news: you can take control and counterbalance inflammation’s assault on…
Q& A with Dr. Michelle Price If there’s no breast cancer in my family do I really need to worry about it? Less than 10 percent of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, which unfortunately means that breast cancer can happen to anyone. That’s why early detection is critical and can be a life-saving…
By Richard Poveromo The Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments (MOLST) form is a physician-order form that can be used by healthcare practitioners and facilities to honor patient preferences regarding end-of-life care. MOLST forms are generally for patients with serious health conditions and should be kept with them at all times. To ensure patient’s preferences are…
By Lisa Malcomson, PT DPT, MS What better time than the spring to begin a new exercise routine and face a new challenge. If you’ve set your sites on running, here are some tips to make sure you stay on course:
Partial knee – also known as unicompartmental – replacements are showing significant benefits to patients over the age of 65 compared with total knee replacement, as they are less likely to face surgical complications and require less physical therapy than those who undergo total knee replacement surgery, according to a study published in the Journal…
The minute you stop smoking, you body starts changing. Food begins to tastes better. Your sense of smell returns to normal. Your breath, hair, and clothes smell better. Your teeth and fingernails stop yellowing. Ordinary activities leave you less out of breath.
The American Cancer Society released new guidelines this week regarding mammography screening that have sparked great discussion among medical professionals. Michelle Price, MD, co-medical director of the Fortunato Breast Health Center, provided some insight into the discussion:
Yoga is known to have many health benefits, including stress relief, lowering of blood pressure and heart rate, and promoting weight loss among others. However, at the root of yoga practice, is the simple act of breathing. Breathing techniques known as pranayama are one of the most vital parts of yoga practice. These techniques can…
By Hesham Atwa, MD When your physician tells you that you need to have a scheduled surgical procedure, whether it’s an ambulatory procedure or will require a hospital stay, there are a few key questions every patient should ask and your surgeon will be more than willing to answer.