Medically reviewed by Samantha Dowell, CPNP Rates of strep throat are highest between December and April of each year. Right now, we are in the peak of the season. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said unpublished data from its national surveillance program show that visits for regular strep infections reached a five-year […]
Medically reviewed by Brandon Roy, MD, FACS, FASMBS While it is thought of as a “new” thing, weight loss surgery began in the United States in the 1950’s when the first operation was performed at the University of Minnnesota. Over the decades, surgery options have evolved, and in recent years, weight loss surgery is gaining […]
“New year, new you.” That’s the saying, and for many, this means it’s time to lose weight. A couple of methods are especially popular in January: January is often a month for fasting since it is viewed as a cleansing and detox ritual. Calorie-cutting fad diets are another popular method. Yet, have you ever cut […]
At WakeMed, we provide patients from all walks of life with life-changing, state-of-the-art treatments to advance their health care. The Advanced Gastrointestinal Center at WakeMed Cary Hospital is one of our centers where we specialize in top to bottom care for the entire digestive system — from the esophagus to the colon — we diagnose […]
Incidents of diabetes are growing in children. According to the American Diabetes Association, “About 283,000 Americans under age 20 are estimated to have diagnosed diabetes, approximately 0.35% of that population. In 2014–2015, the annual incidence of diagnosed diabetes in youth was estimated at 18,200 with type 1 diabetes, 5,800 with type 2 diabetes.” Both type […]
The holidays are a prime time for high-sugar consumption, and while for many this means indigestion and grogginess, for those with diabetes, it can be serious. Taking control of diabetes during the holidays is important because without proper management, high blood glucose levels can wreak havoc on your body. From damaging blood vessels to causing […]
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among all women in the United States and is the most common cancer among African American women. Annually, approximately 128 of every 100,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and about 19 in every 100,000 women will die of breast cancer. Early detection is critical for […]
Audrey Rhee, MD, FACS, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatric urologist. After finishing medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, and completing her residency at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, Dr. Rhee narrowed her field of focus to pediatrics and went on to practice at Riley Children’s Hospital and Cleveland […]
According to the CDC, “More than 37 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90 to 95 percent of them have type 2 diabetes.” Diabetes can lead to a host of health problems, including neuropathy, a condition that reduces feeling sensations in parts of the body, such as the feet. What’s more, […]
This month is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, and we are celebrating by raising awareness about this disease, who it affects, and how you can recognize the warning signs and seek medical help before things progress. What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries. […]
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