Finding Ways to Use the Body’s Pharmacy
By Becky Wiese What if” may be the two most powerful words in the world of research. In fact, whether or not that exact wording is used, it can be assumed that the majority of scientific discoveries have come about either directly or indirectly from someone’s curiosity about a set of circumstances. In medicine, the […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD “I couldn’t do anything without rituals. They invaded every aspect of my life. Getting dressed in the morning was tough, because I had a routine, and if I didn’t follow the routine, I’d get anxious and would have to get dressed again. I always worried that if I didn’t do […]
It’s Not Melanoma, So What’s the Big Deal? Facing the Harsh Truths About Non-Melanoma Cancers
By Amy Kennard Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers. Over the years, dermatologists have gone to great lengths to educate patients and the public about the dangers of melanoma, a skin cancer that affects more than 70,000 Americans a year and causes nearly 10,000 deaths. The “Other” Skin […]
Tumors of the Spine: Complexity Is Just the Beginning
By Becky Wiese Any runner knows an uneven sidewalk can catch you by surprise — one second you’re focused on your pace, the next you’re flat on your face. Tripping is just an accepted hazard of the sport. Hopefully the result is nothing more than some embarrassment and a little road rash, although sprains and […]
Trigger Finger Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Few things are as annoying as, when trying to open a drawer, something within that drawer catches and prevents the drawer from opening. The condition known as trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is similar to the stuck drawer problem. As described in the first part of this series, trigger finger is an […]
The Pregnancy Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Submitted by Dele Ogunleye, MD, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Swelling? Sleeplessness? Headaches that just won’t go away? These may seem like normal symptoms of pregnancy but, in reality, they may also be caused by a serious condition called preeclampsia. Many women are aware that preeclampsia is something that can occur during pregnancy but they don’t know […]
These Aren’t Your Grandpa’s Hearing Aids
By Joanna Capobianco, Au.D. and Courtney Parmley, Au.D., Audiologists at Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center When you think of hearing aids, what are the first words that come to mind? Many people think of “grandpa’s hearing aids” and describe them as not working, spending time in the bedroom drawer and constantly buzzing, chirping, and […]
A Diet to Keep in MIND for Brain Health
By Michelle Dinges, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Dietetic Intern Edited by Sharon Windsor, Hult Center for Healthy Living Dietitian The Mediterranean and DASH diets have been found to have some benefit on the brain even though they were not designed specifically to promote brain health. Subsequently, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago performed research […]
Catch Skin Cancer Early
By Mary Hayse, Licensed Esthetician, Infuse Skin and Body Skin cancer is a growing problem. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and colon.1 I know a lot of women who wouldn’t think of not getting their yearly mammogram and men […]
Get Heart Healthy!
By Jess McMullin, Heddington Oaks February is the perfect time to focus on your heart. Not only do we celebrate love with Valentine’s Day, but it is also American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women and men, and the leading cause of serious illness and disability. According to the […]