First of all, let us again review what the four letters “itis” mean when found on the end of a medical word. These letters, “itis,” always mean inflammation or infection. Further, the four letters “osis” on the end of a medical word just means that something is present. So, the ...
The attention directed at the opioid epidemic has been considerable of late, a consequence of the many deaths and hospitalizations resulting from its abuse. Too often, some injury or surgical procedure necessitates a prescription for pain, treated with one of the many prescription opioids. ...
There was nothing seriously wrong with George until that day in late November when his wife, Georgina, brought him to the emergency department. He was 28 and seemingly healthy. He had earned a degree in Physics, was working as an engineer, and was happily married. That isn’t to say that his life was ideal. George faced worries, insecurities, and challenges: he was still mourning the death of his mother who died several months prior, his wife was pregnant, and the couple had just moved from northwestern to northeastern USA leaving their friends and family behind. None of these ...
The scourge to humanity that is heel pain. (Taking some dramatic license here.) But if you want drama, talk to someone in the throes of acute plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel or arch pain. Although we don’t have precise data, it is believed that this has been occurring for ...
PHOENIX — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too sick for school? School absences surged during the pandemic and have yet to ...
As I have discussed previously, one of my very favorite healthy foods is peanut butter. Peanut butter can be eaten as a snack, perhaps as a spoonful out of your jar of peanut butter, on a sandwich, or as a healthy food item added to numerous recipes. Be aware that two tablespoons of peanut ...
