Actinic Keratosis Pre-Cancerous Skin Lesions
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Actinic keratosis is a rough, dry, raised, scaly patch of skin that is usually found on the face, scalp, back of the hands, chest, or other areas of the body that have been exposed to the sun for a long period of […]
The Hero Discount on LASIK Part 2
By Alexander Germanis It has been said there are two types of people: those who run away from danger and those who run toward it. The few brave souls who abandon their own safety for the welfare of others are those we call heroes. It is difficult for heroes to run toward danger, however, when […]
A Thanksgiving Feast for Your Dog
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Thanksgiving is a holiday most famous for the abundance of food and the traditional dishes made especially for the annual feast. So, it is no wonder that you will be greeted with sad and wanting eyes from your dog when you sit for your […]
Varicose Veins and Men An Ignored Medical Problem
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Wright, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC Varicose veins are seen by many people as a female health problem. More specifically, people consider varicose veins to be a cosmetic issue that affects older women. This view is false. Varicose veins can develop at any age, and they are an […]
Caregiving for the Cancer Patient
Submitted by the Community Cancer Center The role of the “cancer patient caregiver” is extensive and includes spouses, family members, friends, and professional healthcare workers who care for the patient on a daily basis. Many caregivers experience stressful times, as they seek to minister to the physical, emotional, and even spiritual needs of their loved […]
Living Joyfully in Central Illinois and Beyond
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, recently acquired Mercy Creek located in Normal. Built in 2012, the community was previously owned and operated by Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community and has 60 spacious one and two-bedroom assisted living apartment homes and four independent living villas. “We […]
Solving the Osteoporosis Puzzle
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteoporosis, a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they become fragile and break easily, is a serious, complex, poorly controlled condition that is prevalent worldwide. Many would say it is reaching epidemic proportions as it affects about […]
Compression Fracture Treatment: The Importance of Biopsy
By Megan Finneran, DO, Neurosurgical Resident Back pain is one of the leading causes of patients seeking care in a physician office or emergency room. One of the major reasons people have back pain is vertebral body fractures. One type of fracture is a compression fracture, which affects about 700,000 patients each year. They are […]
More Than Just Plugging a Hole Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 5
By Alexander Germanis Dating back to the mid-1800s is a tale about a little Dutch boy who saves his country by plugging a hole in the dike with his finger, thus preventing the North Sea from flooding all of Holland. While his initial action is lauded as heroic, it is, nevertheless, not enough to solve […]
Knowledge: The First Fight Against Cancer
By Alexander Germanis Enrico Fermi, nuclear physicist and one of the fathers of the atomic age, once said, “Ignorance is never better than knowledge.” Perhaps nowhere is this better represented than in the medical profession. It is knowledge that first serves doctors in their efforts to care for their patients. It has also been said […]