Medical

Almost half of all children will suffer from at least one middle ear infection (otitis media) before they’re a year old, and two-thirds of them will have had at least one episode by age three. The symptoms of otits media include ear pain, fever, and irritability. If you look into the ear of a child who has otitis media, you will be able to see a buildup of fluid behind the ear drum, and the inside of the ear will appear inflamed.

Rosacea or “Acne Rosacea” is a common skin disturbance that causes redness in the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. Small blood vessels and pimples may also occur in these areas.  Although the cause of Rosacea is unknown, triggers known to exacerabate the condition include sun exposure, emotional stress, heat, wind, heavy exercise, alcohol consumption and other dietary factors. 

If you’ve always wanted to improve your smile…but can’t handle your fear of a dentist’s chair… do we have great news for you!  Now it’s possible to make all the corrections that will give you the smile of your dreams, while you gently doze.

Holding raffles, a pancake breakfast, a hot dog lunch and a variety of other events, employees at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center surpassed a half million-dollar goal for construction of the hospital’s expansion.

When patients lose teeth, their ability to chew food and speech function is significantly degraded.  Many people are uncomfortable with dentures, as they do not replace the quality of function of natural teeth.  More dentists and patients are considering implants instead of dentures. 

The health of children is a major issue in the U.S. for individual families. More and more children are falling prey to bad eating habits and are suffering from childhood obesity. What can be done to ensure that they don’t end up developing a huge potbelly and protect their health?

This fall, students interested in pursuing careers in the sciences while learning more about the emerging field of nanotechnology will be able to do so through the college’s recently introduced General and Emerging Technologies (GET) Lab Technician program.

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.

By the end of the year, some 1.2 million people nationwide will be diagnosed with the most common types of skin cancer, most of these patients from the pre-sunscreen generation.

The City of Santa Clarita’s Transit Division will hold two workshops for community seniors on the new Senior TAP Card (Transit Access Pass) Program application process. The first workshop took place in June and the second workshop will be held on July 8 at the SCV Senior Center in Activity Room 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for local seniors 60 years of age and older.

It seems everyone is wearing an appliance that protects the teeth.  The kids are wearing sports guards, teens are wearing retainers and almost all adults should be wearing Night Guards.  I can’t tell you what a great investment a Night Guard is.  I get patients in every week with fractured teeth, chips on their front teeth and sore muscles and TMJ from clenching and grinding.  The treatment or prevention for all these issues is a Night Guard worn each night as you sleep.  But, they don’t help sitting in your nightstand, you actually have to wear them. 

There are many people that suffer from back pains in the modern world. These back pains are usually from sitting at a desk for an extended time. And ways to prevent back pains, stretching and exercise is greatly recommended.  There are a few reasons people get these excruciating back pains.

On Wednesday, July 8, Dr. Sabita Malla, Internist/Geriatrician from Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital presents “Medication: Promoting Safe Administration and Optimal Efficacy” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms One and Two of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street.

With summer just around the corner, many parents are attempting to put together a healthier diet for their children. We all know that three meals a day will not keep growing kids nutritionally satisfied all day. Kids always ask their parents for a snack. It is almost a part of their daily routine.

In the past, dental erosion was considered a problem for older adults who complained of hypersensitivity after a lifetime of dietary and environmental insults to their teeth.  Today, erosion is becoming a topic of discussion among all age groups.  No one wants to believe that a five-year-old can suffer from erosion, but dentists are seeing eroded enamel in a wide range of patients, including children.

Have you heard the saying, “You are too close to the forest to see the trees?”  That applies to aging parents, especially if you see your parents frequently.  Think about it: If you do not see someone for a long period of time, the changes are more obvious than when you see someone everyday.  Regardless of whether you see someone daily or occasionally, here are some recommended “Quick Check” activities.

The recent swine flu outbreak has had people everywhere bordering on hysteria. The medical advice given is to wear facemasks and take the anti-viral drug called Tamiflu. But wearing a facemask isn’t the most effective defense and Tamiflu can have many serious side effects.

That’s correct!  My wife is Cindy Krebs, a Colon Hydrotherapist at Optimal Health.  Several friends have asked me what my wife does for a living.  I state, “She’s a Colon Hydrotherapist!”  At first, I get a smirk for a response and then, “Oh, I’ve had that procedure where they put the scope up your rear.”  Right location, wrong procedure.  People wonder why my wife would choose such a profession.