Ear Works Audiology, P.C. As we age, gradual hearing loss is a common complaint. An estimated one-third of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 and 50% of those older than 75 have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. It can…
Allison Marshall, MS RD CDN CDE This past summer, the US Department of Agriculture introduced a new nutrition guide to replace the longstanding food pyramid. The plate and cup icon, which is divided into the five food groups, highlights the importance of balanced meals that include lean protein, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and an abundance of…
Rose Marie Mathew, DO Seasonal allergies and sinus infections are often to blame for those who deal with chronic recurring headaches. Though it may be difficult to initially determine the exact cause of headaches, a good history and physical from your physician may be needed to help diagnose the cause of your pain. Headaches are…
NEW BUNION SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Do you suffer from a painful bunion? Now new technologically advanced surgical procedures are available that will allow you to walk immediately after the surgery, with minimal down time, no crutches, no cast and early return to work. A bunion is a poorly aligned big toe joint.…
DIABETIC ULCERS By: Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Ulcers can form on anyone’s foot. However, diabetic patients have a much greater risk of developing ulcers on their feet. An ulcer is an open sore or wound that most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot or on pressure points such as hammertoes or bunions. The…
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY AND THE FOOT By Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Diabetes is a diagnosis that is being made all too often and with it comes the need for vigilant foot care. The foot and the eye are two organs that are adversely affected by diabetes and its increased sugar levels. The effects on the foot are due…
ARTHRITIS AND YOUR FEET By Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Everyone associates the word arthritis with pain. Arthritis can affect all parts of the body. It is a broad term for many conditions that destroy the workings of a normal joint. Arthritis may occur in your back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders or hands as well as your…
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Influenza Vaccine Kenneth Ackerman, M.D. Vaccination should begin as soon as possible and should not be delayed. All people 6 months and older are now recommended to receive an influenza vaccination each year. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus.…
Adam Flug M.D. My eyes are just fine, then why should I see an eye doctor? Eye conditions, much like many general health related issues such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, are often silent in their early stages. Just like we rely on routine physicals to evaluate our general health, we need complete…