Recent Updates

• Preventive Care: Virtual Reality Making An Impact

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 29th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Interesting study from University of Georgia researchers related helping patients understand the importance of certain preventive care, especially behavioral changes.  It appears that individuals are more responsive to a virtual reality approach than they are to written materials and videos....

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• Knee Pain: Is Surgery Really The Answer?

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 25th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Seems like everyone these days is having knee surgery, but is surgery really a good answer for everyone who has knee pain?  A recent study suggests there may not really be a benefit, especially in light of the risks....

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• Pacemaker: Taking One for a Test Drive

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 23rd      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The decision of whether or not to have a pacemaker implanted can be a difficult one, that may just become easier for the patient to make.  Researchers from the University of Iowa in Iowa City have discovered what they...

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• Sun Protection Goes High Tech

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 22nd      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  We all know that doctors and Moms are constantly warning us about getting too much sun.  And we know that there is validity to their concerns, but we don’t always pay attention, or perhaps we think they exaggerate.  Either...

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• Doctor Competency Screening: Should Age Be A Factor?

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 20th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The American Medical Association (AMA) recently opened up a controversial topic with their report on screening for doctor competency.  With the number of doctors over age 65 growing there is concern within the AMA that doctors who are aging...

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• Tips to Keep Cuts and Scrapes from Scarring

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 19th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  It’s summertime and we all know that means a greater risk for cuts and scrapes as legs and arms become more exposed.  Even minor cuts and scrapes can cause scarring that lasts forever and if not treated properly can...

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• Cancer Caregiving: Reducing the Stress

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 18th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Interesting idea and study conducted at the University of Colorado Cancer Center with respect to reducing the stress that is associated with providing at home care to individuals with blood cancer who have received stem cell transplants.  The study...

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• Computer Science and Diabetic Kids!

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 17th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The age of technology has brought with it some wonderful enhancements to our world.  We have found that there are no limits to what we can achieve, and some parents of kids with diabetes have put that concept into...

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• Does Blood Make You Squeamish? Here Are Some Tips!

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 16th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Does the sight of blood leaves you feeling light headed and a bit queasy?  Perhaps you’ve even gone so far as to pass out?  You are not alone.  In fact, the “phobia” has earned a spot in the “Diagnostic and...

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• Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremors: New Treatment Approach

  Written By Deb Wilson on June 15th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Parkinson’s Disease and essential tremors are similar diseases that together affect the quality of life for millions of Americans.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a second device that will offer individuals who find other treatment approaches...

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