You most likely know the importance of having a colonoscopy screening. It is one of the most effective diagnostic tools that your doctor can use to diagnose colorectal cancer. However, there is a lot of confusion on when you should have it and when is it no longer necessary. Here is some information to help you determine whether or not it is time for your next screening. When Should You Be Screened? Read More»
Calluses are tough areas of skin that develop from prolonged friction or pressure, like shoes that don’t fit properly. For most people, calluses on the feet are just a nuisance, but for diabetics, these calluses can be a serious medical issue. Here’s what you need to know about them. 1. What does diabetes have to do with calluses? The high blood sugar associated with poorly controlled diabetes damages your nerves, usually in your legs and feet. Read More»
Sexually transmitted diseases can range from invisible to annoying to deadly. And while awareness about safe sex and condom use have made a difference in the prevalence of many of these diseases, the CDC still estimates that 776,000 Americans are infected with herpes each year Most people would be quick to put herpes into the category of annoying. And for many others, it’s firmly in the category of invisible; the CDC also estimates that over 85% of Americans aged 14-49 with type 2 herpes have never had it diagnosed. Read More»
Medical care is one of the most complicated services that people will regularly use, and it should come as no surprise that this type of care is also intimately involved with the legal system. Due to the intimate relationship between medical records and legal proceedings, there are many times when a doctor may be asked to prepare a medicolegal report for one of their patients. These reports outline the patient’s diagnosis, prognosis and recommended treatment. Read More»
Although your body needs the vitamin D sunlight provides, there is no safe way to get a glowing tan. Overexposure to the sun’s rays can cause a sunburn that does more than sting. A single blistering sunburn can double your risk of developing melanoma – a potentially life-threatening skin cancer – at some point in your life. But if you’re a sun worshiper, there are steps you can take to relieve the discomfort of a sunburn and protect your skin against more damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Read More»