Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Cold Sores
Question– Dr. Kiskila, what is a cold sore? Answer– Cold sores are viral blisters that form on or near the lips or inside the mouth.
The Top 3 Allergies That Can Affect You In the Springtime by Your Marque Medical Team
For many people springtime means allergy time—but it doesn’t have to. Here are the leading three allergies that flare up in spring, and what to
Urinary Tract Infections by Yolanda Gallardo
A urinary tract infection (UTI) involves the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The kidneys remove waste from the body producing urine and storing it
What’s New in Hypertension by Stan Wasbin, M.D.
Medicine is a very fluid field. What is accepted as dogma today is debunked and discarded tomorrow. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center now propose that
Understanding Asthma by Christine To
Asthma is a chronic disease pertaining to the lungs and is affecting approximately 25 million people in the United States today. Although asthma is a
Celiac Disease by Christy Hayes
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage of the small intestine. Celiac disease is a
Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Measles by Your Marque Team
Many of us grew up in an era when measles was all but exterminated. Now it’s making a comeback. Here’s what you need to know.
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Measles
Question: Dr. Kiskila, what are measles? Answer: Measles is an infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. Question: How do I get measles? How long
What You May Not Know About Migraines by Raveena Dhaliwal
Migraines cause severe pain and can last anywhere from hours to days. A migraine can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area