Medical

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Pulmonary Function Laboratory has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.

It’s not a secret; it’s a common medical condition.  A problem that is not often addressed yet affects four out of every 10 women of all ages is urinary incontinence.
Genuine Stress Incontinence (GSI), is the involuntary leakage of urine during normal activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercises or even during positional changes of the body.  GSI occurs when muscles and tissue in the pelvic floor and urethra stretch and are weakened, preventing normal continence mechanisms from controlling urine loss.

With the diet craze of today, it’s important not to forget the eyes.  Losing your eyesight is not just something to worry about when you retire.  What you do now can and will save your vision.

Heel pain is one of the most common presenting complaints of those visiting a foot and ankle specialists’ office.  While there are a few different conditions that can cause heel pain, plantar fasciitis is by far the most common.  Your physician can help differentiate between the types of heel pain. 

The spine contains 23 spacers between the vertebrae called the discs.  These discs are composed of two portions.  The central portion is a pulpy, gel-like material called the nucleus pulposis.  Forming a flexible, closed container around the nucleus is the annulus fibrosis which consists of cartilage rings which adhere strongly to each spinal bone.  

While Dr. Craig Ingber may have only opened the doors to Dermacare of Valencia three short months ago, he brings his 30 years of experience as a facial plastic surgeon with him.

Having surgery at a hospital can make any person nervous, as there are a lot of unknowns.  But did you know you can take some simple steps to ensure that your post-surgical experience is both pleasant and comfortable?
Before arriving at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, there are certain preparations you can make.  One important step is to make prior arrangements with your physician to have all prescriptions related to your post-surgery recovery filled in advance and ready to be taken at home. 

Nowadays, when you go shopping for sunscreen to protect your family during hot summer days, you are faced with a variety of choices that can leave you wondering: which sunscreen should I purchase?

Imagine being depressed, so severely depressed you couldn’t live a normal life and carry out your day-to-day activities.  People used to think it was all in your head, and that if you really tried, you could snap out of it or just get over it.

Of all the reasons patients come into our office, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “I am so tired.”  In this two-part article, I’ll discuss several reasons why someone might have the complaint of fatigue.

No two women will experience menopause the same way.  Some women will sail through this time of their life with little or no discomfort, while others will be plagued with several symptoms for years.  Everyone’s body chemistry is as unique as a fingerprint.

I was struck by something I read a few days ago on our corporate web site.  It was a letter by a Home Instead Senior Care owner in Metairie, LA, about a client who so appreciated the services she received from CAREGivers with Home Instead that she decided to become one herself. 

The chiropractic approach to healthcare is holistic, stressing the patient’s overall health and wellness.  It recognizes that many factors affect health, including exercise, diet, rest, environment and heredity.Chiropractors provide natural, drugless, non-surgical health treatments and rely on the body’s inbuilt recuperative abilities.  They also recommend lifestyle changes in eating, exercise and sleeping habits to their patients.

From subtle changes to major repairs, your dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile.  There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing.  Your dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth or alter the length of your teeth.

When a person is told by their physician, “You have cancer,” they are hit with a host of emotions, including fear, anxiety and confusion.  Often these people feel very alone and don’t know where to turn.  

Here are some interesting stats to think about over the summer.  Do you fall into one of these categories?

• 28 percent of Americans need counseling, but only a third of them actually get it.  Seeking out help to improve your life and mind is not a weakness; it is courageous and smart.

From hairstyles to clothing, tattoos to jewelry, today’s youth, as part of their rite of passage, are making their own fashion statements.  However, those that want to look cool with an oral piercing may be looking to their dentists and physicians for help afterwards and quickly afterwards at that.

Now that we are entering the middle of the summer season, we need to take a closer look at the skincare products that we are using.  Are you still using the same facial and hair products that you were using over the winter months?  If so, you need to keep in mind that just as the winter weather makes us pay special attention to our skin, summer with its sun and heat can have its own negative effects on your skin and scalp.  Now, reminding you all to wear your sunscreen is only a small part of what you can do for a smooth complexion and healthy glow.