by By Jesse F. Doty, M.D. | Aug 31, 2015 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health
Are your daily activities limited due to ankle pain? Ankle arthritis — most often occurring from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis — is one of the major causes of ankle pain. Many individuals now have advanced surgical options to...
by By George Phillips, M.D. | Aug 28, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Colon cancer results in over 55,000 deaths each year and is the second leading source of cancer deaths in the United States. In the early stages of the disease, a large number of people don’t show any signs or symptoms, so physicians are convinced that screening is...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 26, 2015 | Breakthrough, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Women's Health
Breast cancer survivors know the difficulty of a long march through up to 6 weeks of radiation therapy following breast surgery. Now, thanks to innovative new treatments at Erlanger, the journey to health is as short as 5 days, with less discomfort and fewer side...
by By Karla Garcia, M.D. | Aug 24, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If you’re a parent, it’s important to know diarrhea carries a risk of dehydration — especially in children. We all lose some body water daily in our sweat, tears, urine, and stool. However, kids can sometimes lose large amounts of water and salts through fever,...
by By Bill Crowe, NP | Aug 19, 2015 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Waiting in a doctor’s office or health clinic can make you feel nervous, impatient, or even scared. Knowing how to talk to your doctor, nurse, and other members of your health care team will help you get the medical care and information you need. Prepare for your...
