Medical

Cough, a main symptom of the lung problems, may result either from attack by exogenous pathogenic factors disturbing the dispersion of qi of the lung, or from disorders of the lung itself or other diseased zang-fu organs affecting the lung.

When weight loss becomes too much to handle, it’s time to turn to knowledgeable professionals that can offer sound advice and quality services to help you reach your goal.  Let the professionals at Town Center Surgery step in.  Owner Marc R. Lussier, M.D, F.A.C.S has been in the business for 12 years.  As the Medical Director of a skilled and experienced team at Town Center Surgery, Dr. Lussier performs services and procedures to guide patients to a better self. 

Do you have unused funds just sitting in your flexible spending account that need to be allocated before the end of the year?  Have you been contemplating orthodontic treatment for yourself or for a member of your family?  If so, this may be the perfect time to get started on the road to that perfect smile!

One of our ICU nurses was experiencing chest pains and a blood test revealed he was having a heart attack.  His EKG spoke of trouble so we headed straight to the cardiac catheterization lab.
The first picture showed a 99 percent blockage in the left artery and a 99 percent blockage in another major branch. 

The lymphatic system is a type of secondary circulation system that is intertwined with the circulatory system.  The lymph is the body’s waste disposal system.  It is the primary system for nourishment and waste removal of tissue cells.  There are approximately 12 quarts of lymph in the body, compared to three quarts of blood plasma.

Operating requires intense concentration on the part of the surgeon so when anything other than a minor procedure is being done it’s a good idea to have an anesthesia provider monitoring the patient’s pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to assure that the surgical experience is a safe one.  Since opening the first operating room outside of a hospital setting in the Santa Clarita Valley in 1983, I have performed thousands of outpatient procedures in my office surgical suite.

Fall is upon us as we feel a chill in the air, taking our children to their soccer games or staying home too watch Sunday football on our plasma television.  As the changing seasons approach we begin wearing heavier clothes and begin eating heartier meals.  For people watching the weight it is often difficult to start the holidays, since Halloween represents the starting gate to a holiday feasting frenzy. 

Dr. Allan Fine graduated “cum laude” from the University of Southern California in 1972 with B.S. and D.D.S. degrees and entered the U.S. Air Force.  He was stationed at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he completed his two-year commitment as a Captain in the Dental Corps.

On Wednesday, November 4, Audiologist Nola Aaronson of Audiology Associates will speak on “Are You Having Trouble Understanding?” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 and 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street.

We are living in a difficult and uncertain economy.  The rise in unemployment along with the housing market crash has forced many to cut back on spending and make necessary sacrifices.  Unfortunately, countless people are delaying medical or dental care as part of their cutbacks and there is an increasing trend, nationwide, in patients postponing or declining care because of finances.

To begin, let’s first talk about Amalgam fillings.  Sometimes referred to as “silver or metal colored fillings”, an amalgam filling is a stable alloy made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements.  Constant pressure from chewing, grinding or clenching can cause dental fillings, or restorations, to wear away, chip or crack.  You may not be able to tell that your filling is wearing down; however it is important to understand if the seal between the tooth enamel and the restoration breaks down, food particles and decay-causing bacteria can work their way under the restoration. 

The word Botox is now a part of our common vocabulary, but just like Kleenex and Xerox, it is a brand name.  And now in the USA, there is finally some competition in the “Neurotoxin” category.  The product is called Dysport.  Here are some basic differences:
Botox and Dysport have similar mechanisms of action (blocking nerve impulses).

If you know about weSPARK Cancer Support Center, you probably already know about Linda Clements Urich’s Guided Imagery Class, which meets the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.  You know that it is a great tool for reducing stress and anxiety, managing fear and finding balance.  But how does it really work?

The recession may be ending but not for many of our seniors in need.  According to AARP, retirees have seen their savings wiped away by market losses while their health care bills continue to climb.  Older Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to pay for essential items such as food, gas and medicine, not to mention utilities such as heating, cooling or phone service.

Aquatic Therapy, also known as pool therapy, has many benefits.  It can be used for pain relief, strengthening, improving flexibility, muscle relaxation and/or a simple, gentle means to get back into exercising.  Water has many qualities that can assist in rehabilitation.  When we are in the pool, the water acts to support us.  The result of this support is less stress on the muscles and joints, which enables us to move more easily and have less impact and compression on our joints.

There have been many exciting and new developments in dentistry that the public may not be aware of.  Some of the more popular and useful advancements include digital radiography, in-office whitening without the use of a light or laser, and mouthguards for the treatment of migraine headaches.

My life has truly been transformed by Dr. Koh’s gift of healing.  I was in pain every day for the past nine years, as a result of a very bad reaction to Prednison.  I went from a super athletic person who free climbed cliffs and hiked in the wilderness, swam and played many spots, to one who had joint, tendon and muscle pain all over my body, limited range of movement especially my neck, sleeping problems, short term memory loss, tremendous weight gain, extreme tiredness, and of course depression. 

It’s two weeks before Christmas and you’re running around trying to finish holiday shopping with even less money to spend than last year?  Well it’s time to sit back and take a breather.  Added stress during the holidays can lead to ill health past the new year.  Many people spend so much time stressing out during the holidays they stop taking care of themselves.  They stop exercising, miss scheduled doctor’s appointments and let stress run their lives.