Medical

A neuroma is a thickening or enlargement of nerve tissue most commonly found on the ball of the foot. This is generally due to excess pressure and compression causing irritation of the nerve.

Donning flip-flops to enjoy warm weather? Follow these “do’s” and “don’ts” from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA):
• Do shop for a flip-flop made of high-quality, soft leather.

Normal balance orientation, or the state of “equilibrium” is critical to a person’s quality of life. Balance requires the integration of three primary sensory systems: inner ear, visual and central nervous. These three systems work collectively to help ensure effective balance. When one or more is disrupted, a balance problem may result.

Many injuries with the muscles and joints can begin with athletics.  High school, college, and professional athletes are sidelined with injuries that could be avoided.  Some athletes sit on the bench because their injury does not respond to ordinary treatment.  Still others are playing, but with limitations, simply because their muscles and joints are not working properly.  Progressive coaches, athletes, and doctors are realizing that pain-killing drugs are not the answer.  They merely cover up the symptoms, making the athlete at risk for further injury. 

Most patients think of Botox as a wrinkle cure, however Botox plays a major role in facial shaping and sculpturing rather than just injecting wrinkles.

Dr. Fellows, a native of Illinois, studied in both the Midwest and Southern California. He graduated magna cum laude with a psychobiology major from the University of Southern California. He then earned his medical degree from the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago.

1. What criteria do you use to determine if I am a candidate?  It is important to ask this question because there are very specific criteria to determine how effective the treatment will be.  If the doctor does not have an established system for the inclusion or exclusion of patients for treatment then you may want to re-think doing the procedure at that office.  There must be a comprehensive health history, examination, and a review of all diagnostic tests to determine if you are a candidate.  The doctor and patient should take this procedure as serious as he/she would surgery.

Headaches occur in nearly all ages and walks of life. There are many types of headaches from sinus to migraines to toxic to the most common type, the tension or “stress” headache, which accounts for about 90 percent of all headaches. Headaches are one of the most common complaints people have- some estimates suggest 25 percent of the population have one right now! The commonality of headaches make many believe that they are a normal part of life, but in actuality they a warning sign that there is a problem.

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

With the cost of living, increasing patients are often asking our office tips on how to keep their healthcare costs down and still feel well. The following is a list of tips we have put together to help you and your family try to save on the cost of healthcare and maintain your health:

Have you tried everything? Have you ever heard this statement from a doctor? “We’ve tried everything we can, Mrs. Jones. You’ll just have to join the crowd who lives everyday with your ailment.” But, has everything really been tried? Maybe everything medically speaking has been tried, but have alternative approaches been tried?

Many people suffer from headaches as the economy falters. Unlike what many people think, most headaches are not caused by problems in the brain, but rather is caused by deficiency or excess of the organs. If the pain is caused by problems in the brain, one must see a Western medical doctor for help, but it is helpful to seek help first from an acupuncturist to see what the main cause of the headaches are.

For 29-year-old Chris Anderson of Acton, a recent visit to Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc.’s (SDFHC) Canyon Country Health Center was a fortunate stroke of luck. Anderson had recently lost his job, and paying for health insurance on his own became unaffordable. He went to the Canyon Country Health Center to be checked for strep throat.

FDA, Novartis Warn About Jaw Damage in Some Patients

Cancer patients taking certain bone drugs called bisphosphonates may develop a severe form of bone damage in the jaw if they get major dental work during their therapy, the FDA and a drug company said this week. Novartis Oncology said patients taking certain drugs called bisphosphonates should avoid invasive dental work, if possible.

Q:  I am confused. I thought in-home care included medical, but the more I have talked to people involved with in-home care, medical is separate. Could you clarify this for me?

Here is a fact that you should take note of. What do you look at first when you meet somebody? You look at their face first right? For example you meet up with old friends, colleagues, your neighbor or new friends, most of the time you will focus your attention on their faces first.

People talk about fair fighting and believing that arguing is normal in relationships.  Do you truly believe that arguments add anything positive to a relationship?  Disagreements are normal, as no two people will have the exact same opinion on everything.  By definition, arguments exist when communication ceases, while people continue to focus on winning. 

There have been many advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer. While the standard medical care for cancer is effective, the treatments are aggressive and cause numerous side effects as well as a lowered immune system. Acupuncture has received much attention as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatments for its use in pain relief, reducing side effects, accelerating recovery and improving quality of life.