An Ounce of Prevention: Flu Shots by Alison Sims, M.D.
I find there is a great divide among my patients: those who swear by the protection of their influenza vaccinations every fall season and those
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Back to School and Sports Physicals
This Month’s Topic: Back to School and Sports Physicals Question: Dr. Kiskila what are back to school and sports physicals? Answer: Back to school sport
Vitamin D: The Secret to Healthy Bones by Russell Alterman, D.O.
Vitamin D is essential to our health. We need this nutrient to maintain health in our bones and other parts of our bodies. Vitamin D
Lead Poisoning- Part 1 by David Davis, M.D.
Lead Poisoning Part One Many years ago a constantly convulsing seven-year-old child was brought into my emergency room. She required immediate life-saving measures. After stabilization,
Poison Oak by David G. Porzio, M.D. FACC
We are very fortunate to live here in Southern California. The weather, as we all know, is phenomenal throughout the year. In Orange County we
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