Dog and Cat Bites by Alison Sims, M.D.
Summer is a great season to spend time with your furry friends outdoors. Dog parks and dog beaches are popular spots to play with your
Heat-Related Injuries by Dorcas M. Eaves, MD, MSS, ACPE
Many meteorological and academic circles attribute weather extremes to global warming, secondary to greenhouse emissions. Whether or not you believe this theory, statistical data demonstrates
Q. & A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Sleeping Pills
This Month’s Topic- Sleeping Pills Q. Dr. Kiskila, what are your thoughts about short-term use of potentially habit-forming medications to help me fall asleep? How
Skin Exams and Early Detection of Melanoma by Alison Sims M.D.
A common question asked during any routine office visit at our urgent care is “by the way, doctor, could you also look at this spot
Q. & A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Hand Sanitizers
This Month’s Topic- Hand Sanitizers Question: Dr. Kiskila, I’ve heard that hand sanitizers may compromise a person’s ability to naturally fight off bacteria and
Middle Ear Infections by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
Middle ear infections are seen with the physical presence of middle ear inflammation and symptoms like fever and ear pain. Middle ear infections typically arise
Mitral Valve Prolapse by David G. Porzio, M.D. FACC
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a very common and often over used diagnosis. There are multiple names for MVP: systolic click-murmur syndrome, Barlow’s syndrome, blowing
Q. & A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Cholesterol
This Month’s Topic- Cholesterol Question: Dr. Kiskila, my cholesterol levels are elevated, yet I am a pretty healthy eater and I also exercise. How
Substance Abuse by Jay P. Friehling
What’s It All About? Most physicians will encounter patients with substance abuse at some time in their career. Whether it’s a stereotypical middle aged male