Albany, NY

Five spine and orthopedic surgeons earned honors in the second quarter of 2024. 1. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Steven Glassman, MD, an honorary member, a spokesperson for Norton Medical Group said. Dr. Glassman, of Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Leatherman Spine, is the first person to earn the award since 2007. The honor recognized him for his work to pave collaboration among orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons.

5 spine, orthopedic surgeons honored in Q2 | 2024

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately. Americans have heart failure. This means...

Does Congestive Heart Failure Make You Cough?

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Managing glucose levels is crucial for maintaining overall health, but many people are unaware of the joint pains associated with glucose health issues. These pains can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-altering conditions. Understanding these pains, their causes, and how to manage them is essential for anyone with glucose-related health problems.

Common pains linked to glucose health issues

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later. Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

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Even though cardiology guidelines recommend that a-fib be repaired during a cardiac surgery, this only happened 59% of the time for the female patients versus 67% of the time for males. a new study found.

Doctors less likely to address secondary condition in women during heart surgery

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s electrophysiology laboratory recently performed the Department of Defense’s first pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). PFA offers a safer option for AFib, according to retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Matthew Needleman, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. Needleman led the team...

Walter Reed first in DOD to perform new, safer procedure for AFib

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

(BPT) - Heart failure affects more than six million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with numbers expected to significantly rise over the next decade. It is a condition that develops when the heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the body’s needs — which can happen when the heart is unable to fill up with enough blood or if it is too weak to pump the blood properly.

Innovative Tech Tackles Heart Failure Symptoms

Charlotte, NC

You’re one of the millions of Americans working at your desk 40+ hours a week and trying to ignore the tingling and numbness in your hand, or hands. Suddenly you’re struck with shock like severe pain in your hands and you find yourself at your doctor’s office with self diagnosed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

In Health with Dr. Brian: Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Aspirin is a familiar name in most households, often associated with pain relief and fever reduction. However, aspirin is crucial to heart health beyond these common uses. Doctors frequently prescribe low-dose aspirin for people with existing heart disease or those at high risk of developing it. This article explores the science behind aspirin’s heart-protective benefits and circumstances where it might be recommended.

Why doctors prescribe aspirin to heart patients

The following is a summary of “Myofascial pain – A major player in musculoskeletal pain,” published in the April 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Lam et al. Myofascial pain syndrome is a prevalent soft tissue disorder characterized by the development of localized and referred musculoskeletal pain, primarily originating from trigger points within skeletal muscles or their associated fascia. These trigger points, often palpable as taut bands or nodules, are hypersensitive areas that can provoke pain locally or refer pain to distant sites, contributing significantly to both acute and chronic pain burdens in clinical settings. The syndrome can manifest independently as a primary pain condition or coexist as a secondary phenomenon alongside other acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders, amplifying the complexity of pain management strategies.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Significance in Musculoskeletal Pain Management

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis can compress the nerves and spinal cord, causing pain, numbness, weakness, or reduced mobility. Lumbar decompression surgery relieves this pressure.

Lumbar decompression surgery: What to know

A 60-year-old African American woman with no past ocular history presented to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute emergency department with blurry vision in the left eye for two weeks. The exam was notable for visual acuity of 20/20 in the right eye and counting fingers in the left. Intraocular pressures measured 13mm Hg and 15mm Hg in the right and left eyes, respectively. Slit-lamp exam was unremarkable with a clear cornea and no inflammatory cells or flare in either eye. Posterior segment exam of the left eye revealed epiretinal membrane, pseudohole and blurred inferior and superior disc margins; the posterior segment exam was unremarkable in the right eye. The pseudohole and epiretinal membrane in the left eye were not suspected to be the main cause for the severe decrease in vision due to their mild appearance and maintenance of the outer retinal anatomy. In the setting of poor vision and disc edema, an MRI of the brain and orbits with and without contrast was obtained. The MRI revealed bilateral anterior clinoidal lesions with optic nerve sheath involvement bilaterally, worse on the left side than the right (Figure 1).

Unmasking Sarcoidosis

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

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Medical Monday 7/15/24: Vascular Surgery with Dr. William Raible

Joining us to discuss vascular surgery is Dr. William Raible of Saint Peter's Vascular Associates. Call with your question. 800-348-2551. Ray...

Medical Monday 7/15/24: Vascular Surgery with Dr. William Raible

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