Flu Season Is Here! By E. Chad Schmidgal, MD
What is the flu? The flu, short for influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. People
Nanotechnology and Cancer by Marilee Tapley
What is nanotechnology? It’s the science and engineering of controlling matter, at the molecular scale, to create devices with chemical, physical and or biological properties.
Fluids and Hydration by Vanessa Fitzgerald
How Important are Fluids? Approximately 60 percent of your body weight is water. As you exercise, fluid is lost through your skin as sweat and
Medical Imaging by Your Marque Team
Diagnostic imaging, also known as medical imaging, is a very common method using radiation to generate images of the internal structure of the body. This
Cool Thoughts On Cryotherapy by Your Marque Team
Cryotherapy originated in Japan as a method to treat pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Cryotherapy is the local or general use of very low temperatures
Morton’s Neuroma by Bree Ogden
When I was suffering foot pain, I decided to see a podiatrist. His diagnosis was something I’ve never heard before, Morton’s Neuroma. Huh? What? Am
Why Won’t This Cough Go Away? By Woodrow Wilson, M.D.
I’ve seen many patients this year with an ongoing cough. It is not unusual for a viral respiratory infection to cause a cough that lasts
What is Bipolar Disorder? By Jessica Suarez
What is Bipolar Disorder? Our society often uses the term “bipolar” loosely to describe a person with extremely erratic mood swings. Bipolar disorder is a
Type 2 Diabetes by Brenda Mercado
Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates