Orthopaedic Specialitst, Reinvesting and Expanding to Create the Best Orthopaedic Experience in the Area
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Specialists in orthopaedic medicine and surgery can do amazing things to help people feel brand new. That’s because breakthroughs in surgical techniques, equipment, and facilities continue to advance the field. Orthopaedic Specialists (OS), located at 3385 Dexter Court in Davenport, is more than keeping pace with advancements — they are leaders […]
Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cancer: Connected?
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC, Center for Headaches, Sleep & TMJ Disorders Is there a connection between the incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or sleep disorder breathing (SDB,) and the prevalence of cancer? Can cancer lead to many of the symptoms of sleep apnea? Can sleep apnea predispose one to cancer, or are both […]
Help Alleviate Pain and Get People Back to the Life They Love
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center It was a fourteen-year-old girl who helped physician Maruti Kari decide the course of his medical career. The teen was suffering from reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), a rare and very painful nervous system disorder. He met her while doing clinical research in pain management at Chicago’s Rush University […]
West Coast Style of Coffee Drive-Thru Makes a Splash (or Drip) in the Heart of the Quad Cities
Brothers Peter and Steven Schillaci from Portland, Oregon have created the hottest new coffee stand in Davenport, Iowa which opened earlier this year (February 2016). They have something for everyone: espresso-based specialty drinks, classic drinks, drip coffee, teas, infused energy drinks, and much, much more. Just about everything can be hot, iced, or blended (with […]
Another 100 Pound Journey
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Middle and high school can be a very harsh environment for sensitive children. Bullying erodes self-confidence and self-esteem, particularly when a kid is obese. Jeanette remembers in 6th grade girls telling her to get on Jenny Craig. Memories of a girl saying, “You’d look prettier if you were […]
What is Bullying? Part 1 of 2
By Jessica Pippin, LPC, The Able Center Bullying is a major issue for children today and an age-old concern of parents. Just what is bullying? The most common definition includes the words “intentional” and “aggressive.” Someone who intentionally harms another person through aggressive words or actions is a bully. There is also a focus on […]
The Scoop on Winter Squash
By Stefanie Riley, LDN, and Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitians Are you taking advantage of all the winter squash that is at the peak of its season? Some people aren’t. They may not know what to do with these large, strangely shaped fruits (yes, squash are actually considered fruit!) that are often just […]
What Is Psoriasis?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects more than five million adults in the United States. Anyone can have psoriasis, but it primarily affects people between the ages of 15 and 35. In its typical form, […]
Address Hearing Loss Before the Holidays
Submitted by Courtney Parmley, Au.D., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiologists at the Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center/Finn R. Amble, MD, FACS, SC The holiday season is meant to be celebrated with joy. It’s when families and friends gather together to reunite and celebrate the end of the year. You might have people […]
When Rest, Ice, and OTC Meds Don’t Work
By Becky Wiese You’ve overdone it. Tweaked. Twisted. Bent down to tie your shoe the wrong way. You’ve been in an accident. Your job causes a lot of strain on your back. A variety of scenarios can and do cause back pain, and back pain is nothing to sneeze at (even if a sneeze is […]