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Are CT Scans a Public Health Time Bomb?

The Computed Tomographic Scan (CT Scan) has been the darling of diagnostics for Internal Medicine since its introduction. Conditions that once required an invasive procedure such as a laparoscopy for diagnosis could now be diagnosed from a seemingly inno... Read >

Panicky About Poultry

Should I nix the nuggets or call the Colonel? Consumer Reports latest study indicates that two-thirds of tested chickens purchased at supermarkets nationwide harbored salmonella and/or campylobacter, the leading bacterial causes of food borne disease. Bel... Read >

Mommy Wants a Makeover

No longer are women willing to accept the changes of their bodies after childbirth and many have the money and resources to turn back time. Pregnancy takes a toll on your body, especially your breasts and abdominal area and the mommy makeover can help res... Read >

Depression or a Case of the Monday Blues

The beginning of a new work week can cause a case of the blues for many people but according to recent research from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 20 Americans over the age of 12 suffer from a clinical state of depression. 40-59... Read >

MRI Capacity leads to Unnecessary Back Surgery

The accessibility and availability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been linked to an increase in low back surgery. Research published in the October issue of Health Affairs shows a statistical increase in the number of surgeries performed in correlatio... Read >

Save the Emergency Room for Emergencies

Americans are going to the emergency room (ER) in increasing numbers just as the number of ER’s nationwide has decreased and the remaining facilities are experiencing record patient loads. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ... Read >

Faces of Asperger Syndrome

Asperger Syndrome (AS) has recently made a very visible jump in the American public’s consciousness. Recently two TV reality shows have had contestants with this high functioning form of autism. Check out the stories of Heather Kuzmich a model that was c... Read >

Rising Waters and Your Health

As with any natural disaster, flooding occurs quickly and with little warning. Rising waters cause physical and emotional damage, but the water itself is contaminated with chemicals, fecal matter and waste products that pose a public health risk. The Atla... Read >

Spider Bite Turned Into Deadly Staph Infection!

"Don’t make the same mistake I did! One spider bite can turn into a life threatening staph infection!" I had just moved from California to Colorado. My daughter and I were busy unpacking, but took our time to enjoy the first real colorful days of fall.... Read >