What’s New in Hypertension by Stan Wasbin, M.D.
Medicine is a very fluid field. What is accepted as dogma today is debunked and discarded tomorrow. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center now propose that
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: B12 Injections
Question: Dr. Kiskila, what exactly is a B12 injection and what does it do? Answer: A B12 injection is a vitamin that helps treat anemia,
All About Your Kidneys
Author: Mark Wade, MD Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs which are located near the middle of your back. Each kidney is four
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Measles
Question: Dr. Kiskila, what are measles? Answer: Measles is an infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. Question: How do I get measles? How long
A Foreign Body in the Foot by Alison Sims, M.D.
One of the most rewarding things that I do on a regular basis at Marque Urgent Care is to remove a painful foreign body (FB)
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Osteoporosis
Question– Dr. Kiskila, what is osteoporosis? Answer– Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones. Question– Who is most likely to develop osteoporosis and how does
Prevention: Alzheimer’s Disease by Stan Wasbin, M.D.
Is it possible to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? Yes. The latest thinking is that close to one in three cases of this cruel disease is
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Calcium
Question– Dr. Kiskila, is it a good idea to take a calcium supplement? If so, who should take them? Answer– Calcium helps bones and teeth
How to Prevent a Heart Attack (or Not) Part Two by David G. Porzio, M.D., FACC
In my last article I discussed how difficult it is to actually prevent a heart attack. I emphasized the importance of recognition of symptoms related