by Norleena Gullett, M.D. | Sep 30, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well
When it comes to prostate cancer, there are a lot of choices to make. Is close observation right for you? Or do you need treatment with surgery or radiation? It all comes down to your lifestyle, health care goals, and the side effects you’re prepared to live with. So...
by By Jay Sizemore, M.D. | Sep 28, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s a really bad bug with the potential to do serious harm. The bacteria known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA (pronounced MER-sa), can be resistant to treatment with many standard antibiotics, including methicillin. For that reason, a MRSA (a...
by Pat O’Donnell, M.D. | Sep 23, 2015 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
It starts suddenly with a sharp, stabbing pain — usually in the flank or lower abdomen. As the waves of pain progress, nausea and vomiting may occur. No matter how hard you try, the pain won’t go away. What could cause such a sudden problem? It could be a kidney...
by John “Chip” Harris, M.D. | Sep 18, 2015 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The glycemic index is a scientific look at how the carbohydrate content of individual foods affects blood glucose, or sugar, levels. This index ranks foods based on their potential for raising blood glucose, as compared to a standard such as sugar or white bread....
by erlangerhealth | Sep 17, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – As outside temperatures begin to fall and families bring out the blankets to stay warm at night, medical specialists and educational coordinators at Erlanger would like to take a moment to remind parents about the importance of safe sleep for...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 16, 2015 | Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System is pleased to announce Erlanger Health Fair Day is this Sunday, September 20, at the Chattanooga Market from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Two dozen Erlanger departments and physician practices will be on hand to answer health...
