February is National Heart Month. While cancer is the leading cause of death in people less than 85 years old, heart disease is the leading cause of death overall. Different ailments can affect the heart but the most common is coronary artery disease (CAD).
Due to overprescribing, there has been a rise in resistant bacteria that don't respond to antibiotics that may have worked in the past. This is making it harder to treat bacteria, which cause pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis and skin infections
You may be hearing reports of a relatively new virus that is a potential threat to people who travel to areas where this virus has been reported. The virus is known as Zika Virus. This is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitos similar to some other viral illnesses (like dengue fever.) This has been in the news recently because it has been reported recently in Central America including Mexico, Caribbean nations, and South America. Zika was initially discovered in Africa in the 1940s but in the last year it has been reported in countries in the western hemisphere.
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. Along with post-holiday lull in excitement, the lack of sunlight, cold temps, grey skies can cause some people to get a little “stir crazy” or the “winter blues”. For 10-20 % of people, this can be a more significant “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or SAD.
Knee pain is a common complaint among young athletes. If the pain is in the front of knee, it is usually caused by overuse rather than a physical problem. The ailment is so common it even has a name – adolescent anterior knee pain
Holidays are often food focused, which can make it hard for diabetics to enjoy when they are thinking about what to eat, how much to eat and keeping diabetes management on track. One key to dealing with holiday eating is to plan ahead. Planning ahead can help diabetics fend off stress and enjoy the day.
Raymond F. Georgen, M.D., and Kevin E. Wasco, M.D. of Midwest Bariatric Solutions are the first two surgeons in Wisconsin, and two of only a select few in the country now performing the newly FDA-approved ORBERA™, a non-surgical procedure that emphasizes portion control. The incision-free solution gives patients a path to weight loss that does not require traditional surgery, especially those for whom diet, exercise or pharmaceutical interventions have not worked.
Gestational diabetes is caused when an expecting mother’s pancreas cannot make enough insulin, a hormone, to keep her blood sugar levels within a target range. During pregnancy, the placenta makes hormones that can make it harder for insulin to work.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones wears down over time, commonly affecting joints in hands, knees, hips and spine.
Every parent wants to uncover the secret to a peaceful and safely sleeping baby. Traditional advice from a grandma or aunt may provide some helpful tips, but the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued safe infant sleep guidelines that differ in many ways from the old days.
Depression can affect a person’s mental and physical well-being. Untreated clinical depression is a serious problem that involves the body, mood and thoughts. It may alter the way a person eats and sleeps. Untreated depression can result in weight gain or loss, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, and irritability. It can lead to risky behaviors and can also ruin relationships, cause problems at work and even affect serious illnesses.
In about 20 minutes, a woman can be screened at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital to discover if her breasts show any sign of cancer, using the hospital’s digital mammography machine. The exams are read by a radiologist in Wild Rose or at Berlin Memorial Hospital, with results delivered in 24 to 48 hours.
I wish no one ever had to face the challenges of cancer. As a physician, friend and member of a loving family that has seen more than our share of cancer, I have all too often witnessed the fear, hardship, confusion, inconvenience and expense this disease creates for families. So when ThedaCare patients told us they wanted cancer care that puts them first and builds a care plan around their personal goals for treatment, health and lifestyle, we listened.
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