Lung cancer screenings can detect lung cancer in its early stages, when it is more treatable. Learn whether you qualify. Low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screenings are recommended for both men and women between 55 and 80 years old who currently smoke, have a history of heavy smoking, or have quit within the past 15 years. […]
Food can bring comfort, but it’s not always a solution for mental health issues. It’s tempting to to believe self-help books and articles that say all you need to overcome depression is to eat healthier foods. While doing so will certainly help you feel better physically, a healthy diet isn’t enough on its own to […]
When patients think of IVs, they often think of the administration of medications directly into the bloodstream. While this is true, there are also a wide variety of treatments that can be performed intravenously. By using an injection right into the vein, medications and liquids can be given to patients in the fastest way. Injections […]
When patients are diagnosed with a kidney condition such as kidney failure, they may need to undergo specialized procedures to ensure that their blood is filtered properly when the kidneys are no longer healthy enough to perform. This can be detrimental to a patient’s health and can result in death. This is because the kidneys […]
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At Summit Healthcare, patients in the community can seek assistance without ever leaving their home. This is the benefit of services such as telemedicine. Telemedicine allows patients to use their video capabilities on their telephones to connect with a board certified neurologist through our practice. It eliminate the need for a patient to head to […]
By now, most women understand the importance of getting a mammogram. But what is a 3D mammogram, and when should you think about upgrading to one? By Holly Rhoton R.T.(M)(B.D.) During a 3D mammogram, a machine uses low-dose X-ray to take a number of images. Those images are then reconstructed to give doctors and radiologists a three-dimensional […]
Unexpected bruises can be alarming, but most of the time, they are a common part of aging. A shiner after a serious bump or knock is expected when you are young. However, older adults may notice that bruises seem to appear out of the blue. What gives? Bruises occur when small blood vessels called capillaries break […]
If you experience chronic migraines, an unexpected treatment may bring relief. Migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world: More than 90% of migraine sufferers are unable to function normally during a migraine, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. For people with chronic migraines—defined as at least 15 migraines a month—the results can […]
