Pharmaceutical compounding is the art and science of medicine preparation. Compounding is a process of making medications from “scratch” by mixing individual ingredients together in the exact strength and dosage form prescribed by a physician. In old times, nearly all prescriptions were compounded by chemists who were trained and skilled in the arts of formal … Continued
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disorder in women, affecting approximately 4-12% of reproductive age women. It is found in both normal weight and overweight/obese women. There is some evidence of a genetic predisposition to developing PCOS, as first-degree relatives of PCOS women are at a significant risk. PCOS is thought … Continued
A cardiac PET scan is the newest version of a cardiac stress test. Also called a cardiac PET PERFUSION study, it allows your cardiologist to determine if your heart muscle is receiving adequate blood flow and if that blood flow is evenly distributed. The Cardiac PET scan is far superior to the present stress testing … Continued
In today’s busy world, the smart phone is king. People wait in line for weeks just to have the newest and latest iPhone. We barely use our phones to talk anymore. The average 10-24 year old sends over 2000 texts per month and receives over 1800. With the popularity of social media apps like Facebook, … Continued
The incidence of concussion in youth sports continues to rise, and parents are often left with trying to navigate the process on their own. The highest incidence rate occurs in football, boys’ ice hockey, girls’ soccer and boys’ lacrosse but other sports are not immune. Unfortunately most parents get their initial education about the concussion … Continued
You may be grinding your teeth in your sleep. This can be caused by stress, although it can also be caused by sleep disorders or mechanical issues with your teeth such as misalignment. The technical term for this is bruxism. It is not good for your overall dental health. Mild grinding doesn’t generally doesn’t need treatment. If … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Instead, symptom relief might be the best treatment option for viral infections. Get smart about when antibiotics are needed—to fight bacterial infections. When you use antibiotics appropriately, you do the best … Continued
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men & Women As we get older, our body chemistry changes and we often develop deficiencies in our hormone balance. At first, we develop age-related symptoms, such as lower energy, weight gain, bloating, aches and pain, and mood changes. At our medical practice, we are trained to evaluate normal hormones … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Winter is one of the most stressful times of the year; no matter which direction you look, you will see holiday decorations, tasty treats, amazing sales, and huge crowds. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed during the most wonderful time of the year, but thankfully, there are ways to get … Continued
A major retirement wave began in 2011 when the first of the Baby Boomers turned 65. The number of Americans over 65 will more than double, from 34.8 million in 2000 to 70.3 million in 2030. With statistics like that, you would think only Baby Boomers would have hearing loss. Not true! While hearing loss … Continued