The spread of lice in older children is on the rise. So how does a teen get head lice? One can trace it back to social media. Teens love taking pictures (“selfies”) with their friends. Squeezing in for a photo permits lice to move from one head to another (heads/hair touching). It is important to know that lice can’t jump, so it the contact that spreads the infestation.
A mini-outbreak of pertussis has Waupaca-area health officials concerned and urging residents to take measures to protect themselves and loved ones by receiving a vaccination. In the last two weeks, nine cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported in Waupaca and Portage counties, with several more patient tests and results pending
My mother is having her hip replaced. How long will the recovery take? Hip replacement surgery is a major operation and it is good that your mother has you to help her through the recovery.
When Rick Lessard first saw Community Health Network orthopedic surgeon David Jones, MD, more than a year ago, he could barely walk. Although just 56, Lessard had severe arthritis in both hips. After an initial consultation, Dr. Jones recommended anterior approach hip replacement surgery, which is less invasive and has a faster recovery than traditional hip replacement surgery. Lessard had surgery on his right hip in November 2013, and just one month later he returned for the same surgery on his left hip. Now one year later, he’s enjoying regular activities without the intense pain he experienced before.
If you’re a Midwesterner, you know all about winter. While starting out exciting and beautiful, it can get “old” as the snowy season continues into March and April. As the winter begins to drag, sometimes, so do we.
The management of acute stroke has changed over the last several years. There are treatments that can be done early in the course of the event that can prevent permanent brain injury. In order to effectively treat a stroke, the symptoms have to be recognized early so evaluation and treatment can be started as soon as possible.
Puberty is a time of great change for our children – both boys and girls. Most boys begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 14, but everyone is different so a boy could start earlier or later. Puberty lasts several years and most boys are fully developed by their late teens.
During acid reflux – which is known medically as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD – acid or bile from the stomach leaks back into the esophagus, causing it become irritated and leading to heartburn and regurgitation. Left unchecked, GERD can cause serious damage to the esophagus.
Deer hunting tends to bring families and friends together for socializing, story-telling, and the opportunity to spend some time in the woods. This tradition depends on a healthy deer population. Chronic wasting disease or CWD is a threat to the deer herd. This year I haven’t heard much in the news about chronic wasting disease. It is still around and seems to be spreading slowly in certain areas. From a health perspective, do we need to be concerned?
For the most part, during the school year, our children should be at school. The more time missed from school, the harder it will be for them to keep up with learning. There are times, however, when children should stay home from school. In general, these times fall into two categories.
Female patients in the New London area were not afraid to “get their ta ta’s screened” last month. And a family physician in Waupaca applauds women such as those in New London who schedule their mammograms, which can detect breast cancer early.
Dr. Matthias Weiss, and Dr. Vijay Chaudhary, both oncology and hematology physicians with ThedaCare Medical Oncology, are on a mission to create a regional cancer program that not only helps patients through their cancer journey, it becomes a destination for healing the whole family.
November has been designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness month. The prostate is a gland unique to men that is located at the base of the bladder. It naturally enlarges with age and can cause benign urinary symptoms but also can develop cancer. The goal of this article is to help raise awareness and provide some information on prostate cancer and screening.
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