Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Anemia
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is anemia? Answer- Anemia is a decreased number of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen; people with anemia may
Aging Independently by Alison Sims, M.D.
As the Baby Boomer population enters their senior years, the number of people over 65 years of age is rapidly expanding and therefore so is
What is Zika Virus? by Farzin Mohtadi, D.O.
Zika is a type of virus that was originally isolated in 1947 from the Rhesus monkey. The name Zika came from its discovery in the
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Wound Care and Scar Prevention
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is the best way to clean a wound? Answer- The best way to clean a wound is with saline water and
ADHD by Lynn Stanton, M.D.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic brain condition marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and hyperactivity. This disorder is common among school-aged children and
Q&A with Dr. Kiskila: Body Mass Index
Author: Dr. Kiskila Question: Dr. Kiskila, what is body mass index?Answer: Body mass index (BMI) is a fast and simple way to check your overall
High Blood Pressure
Author: Dr. Porzio, Cardiologist May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. It’s to raise awareness of high blood pressure (hypertension) because most people are unaware
Hypertension by Richard Z. Lu, M.D.
Abnormally high blood pressure is known medically as hypertension and treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medications. The typical cutoff blood pressure for hypertension is
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Parasite Infections
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is a parasite? Answer- A parasite is an organism that lives in a host and gets its food from or at