
Diabetes & Your Eyes
By Ophthalmology
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States.
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States.
Radiation Therapy, through the linear accelerator, combines imaging, beam delivery and sophisticated motion management to accurately and precisely target tumors with speed.
Kidneys, although small and often overlooked compared to some of our other vital organs, play a critical role in fighting off infections and maintaining a healthy balance in your body every day. One of their primary functions is to act as a filtration system for your blood. Each kidney contains tiny blood vessels called glomeruli that separate waste and remove excess water and other contaminants from your blood. After passing through your kidneys, the filtered, “clean” blood re-enters your bloodstream and the waste is removed from your body through urine.
To the average individual, a rash is just a rash. But to the trained eye, you may be dealing with an inflammatory skin condition called psoriasis. This common problem affects up to three percent of Americans. All races and both genders can be affected, with more adults carrying this diagnosis than children. So how do you know if you might be one of those people? The following signs may be helpful to know:
Caregivers sacrifice a lot for those they care for, but, oftentimes, neglect their own health in the process. Between helping with everyday living, managing medical care and taking care of household activities, it is no surprise that many caregivers feel mentally and physically exhausted over time. To help prevent symptoms of “burnout”, we have compiled tips to recognize caregiver fatigue in yourself and others, as well as how to practice self-care in such a demanding role.
Learn about the common symptoms of depression and what factors may put you at higher risk.
PTSD may develop after being the victim of physical harm, witnessing physical harm or knowing a loved one who suffered physical harm. In order to be diagnosed a person must have one re-experiencing symptom, at least three avoidance symptoms and at least two hyperarousal symptoms. Continue reading to learn more about each symptom.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of major depressive disorder and most people with this disorder notice symptoms starting in fall and continuing into winter. These symptoms will start and stop around the same time each year.
In women with stress urinary incontinence, pelvic muscles and tissue have been weakened by pregnancy, childbirth, trauma, radiation, prior surgery, muscle damage or hormonal changes, causing the bladder and urethra to relax from their normal positions. A sling helps to correct the conditions that cause stress urinary incontinence with a mesh material that supports the urethra.
As we set goals for our health, we often focus on day-to-day healthy habits and lifestyle changes. It takes time to create habits and truly see change. Because of this, it can be easy to give up on daily habits when results are not seen immediately.