By Dr. CONWAY McLEAN A variety of foot ailments can befall the average citizen in modern society. Trapped inside a shoe for a majority of our waking hours, foot pain is experienced by many. Part of this frequency is that we are walking on perfectly flat surfaces the great majority of our day. ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — There is new hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Currently there is no cure, but results of a new study conducted at Mayo Clinic show patients experienced improved overall survival while maintaining ...

By JAMES A. SURRELL, M.D. Since constipation and diarrhea are two very common medical conditions that we all may experience from time to time, let me again review these two common bowel patterns. So, what is a “normal” bowel pattern? A normal bowel pattern is generally defined as having ...

By Dr. CONWAY McLEAN Pain … it is a powerful word. Too many people complain of it, as well they should in the face of chronic conditions, like a degenerated knee joint or a chronic back problem. But acute pain is different, typically informing the individual some injury is occurring. That ...

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That could leave patients paying more for doctor ...

The following is a scenario often repeated in every podiatrist’s office, all across the nation. An individual calls the office complaining of a painful wart on the bottom of their foot. The staff duly records the individual’s complaint. The doctor notes the individual’s chief concern when ...