Expert Health Articles

  • The Importance of Preventing Sunburn for Children
    With summer in full swing, it’s important to remember the value of using sunscreen, especially on our children. By emphasizing the importance of using sunscreen from a young age, we can actively reduce the chance of our children developing skin cancer later in life.
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  • The Importance of Knowing Your Cholesterol Numbers
    Knowing your cholesterol numbers is a crucial step in managing your health and preventing heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the United States. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, having too much in the blood can pose serious health risks.
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  • Breaking Free from Migraine Pain: A Modern Guide to Relief
    More than 39 million Americans live with migraines, a complex neurological disorder that extends far beyond a typical headache. Effective migraine treatment is available, and it starts with understanding your symptoms and available options.
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  • What is a Gynecologic Oncologist?
    A gynecologic oncologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers that are located on a woman’s reproductive organs. Some examples include cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cancer, pelvic masses, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer.
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  • The Benefits of Rotator Cuff Repair
    Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction, often affecting individuals who engage in repetitive overhead movements or experience age-related degeneration. Restoring function, reducing pain, and improving long-term joint health are key advantages of rotator cuff repair.
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  • The Healthcare Concerns of Dietary Supplements
    Dietary supplements have surged in popularity in recent years as more individuals turn to self-directed wellness routines. These products are marketed with promises of enhanced immunity, increased energy, and improved overall health. However, despite their wide availability and often appealing claims, dietary supplements are not without healthcare concerns. Many consumers are unaware of the potential risks associated with their use, particularly when taken without medical guidance.
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  • Effective Strategies for Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally
    High blood pressure is a common health concern that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions. While medication is often necessary for managing hypertension, many natural and lifestyle-based strategies can help lower blood pressure effectively.
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  • Keeping Children Active During Summer
    Summer is a time for our children to relax, recharge, and explore new environments. While our children look forward to sleeping in and having lazy days, all children do better with structure and routine. While we cannot recreate the structure found in school, ensuring our children are involved in activities throughout the summer months will help them to grow in numerous ways.
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  • A Day in the Life of a Primary Care Physician
    A day in the life of a primary care physician is a dynamic blend of science, service, and connection. These doctors are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical care, making them the cornerstone of the healthcare system. From the moment they walk into their clinic or office, their day is a balance of diagnosing, educating, and supporting patients across a wide spectrum of health concerns. Behind every chart, every examination, and every conversation is a dedicated professional working to improve the well-being of each person who walks through the door.
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  • Precision Pain Management: Understanding Joint and Soft Tissue Injections
    To manage musculoskeletal conditions, joint and soft tissue injections are widely used in pain management, primary care, orthopedic, and rheumatologic settings. These procedures provide diagnostic clarity and therapeutic relief, offering patients a non-surgical option for pain management and inflammation control. For individuals with arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, or localized soft tissue injuries, injections can offer targeted relief and improve function, especially when conservative measures like rest, physical therapy, and oral medications have not provided sufficient benefit.
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  • Protection from Ticks and Mosquitoes During the Outdoor Season
    It’s that time of year again when most of us are headed outside for some adventures and fresh air, but there are a few insects we should be prepared for. The prevalence of ticks and mosquitoes increases dramatically in our spring climate, and they pose health risks and act as nuisances to our outdoor activities.
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  • A Day in the Life of a Nurse
    A day in the life of a nurse is a remarkable blend of compassion, clinical expertise, and constant motion. Nurses are often the first faces patients see when they arrive at a hospital or clinic and the last to offer comfort before discharge.
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  • Antidepressants in the Long Term
    The long-term use of antidepressants is a critical aspect of managing major depressive disorder (MDD) to prevent relapse and recurrence. Clinical guidelines, such as those from the American Psychiatric Association, recommend maintenance therapy with antidepressants for at least six months after achieving remission to prevent relapse.
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  • The Current Situation with the Measles
    There has been concern about measles cases in various parts of the country and a significant uptick worldwide. In the last few weeks, a total of 607 confirmed measles cases were reported by 22 states, including 11 cases in Ohio. Of the 607 confirmed US cases, 74 have been hospitalized, and three have died. According to the CDC, 2025 is already the third-most active year for measles since 2000.
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  • The Importance of Knowing Your A1C for Better Health
    Understanding your health requires more than just regular checkups and occasional blood tests.
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  • The Importance of Establishing a Relationship with a Primary Care Provider
    Building a strong relationship with a primary care provider is one of the most important steps individuals can take to safeguard their health.
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  • Adult ADHD: Diagnosis or Mislabel?
    Adult Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a misnomer, as it implies that ADHD can develop in adulthood. Assessment of ADHD in adults has dramatically increased, as many adults have sought evaluation for the development of Adult ADHD.
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  • Children's Bowel Movements
    Everyone poops. Despite this universal truth, monitoring your child’s toileting habits can be very stressful. Parents often express concerns about their children’s bowel movements and whether or not they are “normal.” In actuality, what is normal in terms of form, color, and frequency will vary greatly depending on the age of the child and the type of foods they are eating
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  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Interventional Pain Management
    Do you have swollen, achy knees? Or do you experience early morning stiffness? You may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from osteoarthritis in your knee. The majority of patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis manage their pain through over-the-counter pain relievers, but knowing the cause and severity of the osteoarthritis can help manage the progression of this ailment.
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  • The Basics of Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
    A urinary tract infection, abbreviated commonly as UTI, is an often uncomfortable condition that may present with difficult or painful urination (dysuria). Many people experience burning or stinging with urination when they have a urinary tract infection, although it is possible for an infection to be asymptomatic or masked by other conditions, such as common symptoms of pregnancy (i.e., frequent urination).
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  • Preventing Falls Inside Your Home
    Falls are a common cause of injury, particularly for seniors. As we discussed in a previous column, the two primary reasons for falls are a decrease in strength and balance; and environmental factors. We previously focused on preventing falls outside your home. In this column, we will focus on preventing falls inside your home.
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  • The Perils of Misdiagnosing ADHD When OCD is the Culprit
    While ADHD and OCD have distinct core differences, their overlapping symptoms can blur diagnostic lines, leading to ineffective treatment or even worsening symptoms. Many clinicians are encountering an overwhelming number of ADHD evaluation requests. However, it is crucial for clinicians, educators, and parents to recognize the key distinctions between ADHD and OCD to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
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  • Recognizing & Treating the "Winter Blues" (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
    An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that can significantly impact daily life, mood, and overall well-being. Winter-patterned SAD is more common due to shorter daylight hours. Therefore, this disorder is especially prevalent in individuals living in northern regions, where daylight is limited for extended periods.
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  • Prescribing Opioid Medication Responsibly for Pain
    Pain management has become one of the most challenging aspects of modern medical care. In the wake of the well-publicized opioid crisis, we, as physicians, must balance effective pain treatment with responsible prescribing practices, especially when it comes to opioid medications.
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  • Preventing Falls Outside Your Home
    Did you know that one in three visits to the emergency room is due to a fall? These visits require, on average, a four-day hospital stay. They also result in some level of loss of independence and decreased quality of life. Many people who experience a fall become more afraid of the likelihood of falling, which results in them being less active and at a higher risk for nursing home placement.
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  • Vitamin K After Birth is a Lifesaving Medication
    Pediatricians consider medications given to newborn babies very carefully. There are generally plenty of safety data and studies evaluating if the benefits of a medication outweigh the potential harms. If we are encouraging you to give a medication to your baby, it’s because we feel that it is potentially lifesaving.
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  • The Importance & Benefits of Resistance Training
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults engage in 150 minutes of physical activity per week, with a mixture of aerobic and resistance training exercises. Adults are recommended to engage in at least two days of resistance training per week, with each session lasting 20-30 minutes. In my experience, most individuals tend to focus on aerobic or cardio-type exercises and have a lesser understanding of the importance of resistance training and the associated long-term health benefits.
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  • The Goals of Effective Pain Management Explained
    The goals of pain management—reducing pain, improving physical function, and using medication effectively—are attainable through a balanced, multidisciplinary approach. As a pain management provider, we are committed to helping patients reclaim their lives, one step at a time.
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  • Move it or Lose it: Rediscovering the Power of Movement
    Exploring how our reliance on convenience impacts physical and mental well-being. The good news is we don’t need to forgo convenience, just set some time aside to move.
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  • New Treatment Updates to Protect Babies from RSV
    RSV generally looks like a common cold or allergies in healthy adults. Why is it so much worse in babies? Their immune systems are not fully developed, and they have never been exposed to this virus, so they are not able to mount a quick immune response to exposure to RSV. Also, their lungs are much smaller than an adult’s, so any inflammation of their airways is exponentially worse.
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