March 2016 - MD Monthly

The Flu and You

March 29, 2016

Texas MD Monthly talks with CommuniCare's Dr. Marjan Abedi Linnell about common myths surrounding the flu and getting to the truth, myth busters style. TxMD: What is “the flu?” Dr. Marjan Abedi Linnell: T... Read More...

What Foods Help Your Eyes Stay Healthy?

Lisa Marten

March 29, 2016

Children's, Men's, Senior, Women's

Nutrition is important to our daily routine, and it can help prevent certain conditions that affect our health. I had a patient tell me, “People eat for taste, not for nutrition.” It’s true most of the time, bu... Read More...

Performing Hysterectomies Via Robotic Surgery Leads To Better Outcomes

Westyn Hinchey

March 28, 2016

Women's

The decision to have a hysterectomy is a personal and often emotional choice many women make. Fortunately, there are several options that can help make both the surgery itself and the recovery process minimally... Read More...

San Antonio’s Family On The Hill

Nicholas Nilest

March 28, 2016

Senior

A connected community and a sense of family these are some of the hallmarks that make Independence Hill Retirement Community as incredible as it is. While many retirement communities serve food and organize act... Read More...

What Is Endometriosis?

Westyn Hinchey

March 25, 2016

Women's

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More than 5 million women in the U.S. struggle with a chronic health condition that can not only be painful, but also potentially affect their ability to get pregnant. This health condition is endometriosis. ... Read More...

Shock and Awe: Operation Obesity and Related Diseases

Philip Caravella, M.D., FAAFP

March 24, 2016

Men's, Women's

According to research in 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic, “more than 30 co-morbid conditions are associated with severe obesity,” like Type-2 diabetes, the metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, atherosclero... Read More...

Poor Postures and Protecting Our Kids

Bill Pace and Dr. Romina Ghassemi, D.C.

March 24, 2016

Children's

When allowing and encouraging our children to use new technology, we also put them at risk. Children are using computers, tablets, and smartphones in ways that would not be acceptable for adults in the workplac... Read More...

The Race To Beat A Heart Attack

Special To MD Monthly

March 23, 2016

Men's, Women's

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or stopped due to a blocked artery, most often with build-up of fat-like substances called “plaque.” According to the CDC: 600,000 peo... Read More...

The Marvel Of Modern Medical Technology

Richard Guyer

March 23, 2016

Medical Innovations, Research

In the history of medicine, there are very few diagnostic procedures which have had the impact of magnetic resonance imaging, more commonly known as MRI. The MRI scanners use magnetic fields, radio waves and fi... Read More...

Dying To Live

Malek Hamad

March 21, 2016

Medical Innovations, Men's, Women's

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I was born on August 7th, 1993 to what would become four of seven children. “Your son has swallowed amniotic fluid and developed pneumonia. He’s a fighter, and he can pull through this,” the doctor said to my p... Read More...

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