Every week in the WakeMed Children’s Endocrinology & Diabetes clinic, more than half of our referrals are for weight concerns. Physicians, parents and patients themselves are seeking our expertise to rule out an endocrine problem that could be contributing to increased weight. We can tell right away if a patient’s overweight is from an endocrine […]
“Every time you go out and it’s cold, your heart has to work that much harder to maintain your core body temperature,” says Dr. Islam Othman, a cardiologist with WakeMed Faculty Physicians – Raleigh Cardiology. If you already suffer from some form of cardiovascular issue, the strain on your heart of going out in the […]
Have you ever stood up too fast and gotten light headed or dizzy? If so, you are not alone. In fact, vertigo is quite common. Dr. Michael Ferguson, a WakeMed ear, nose and throat specialist, talked at length with a Charlotte Observer reporter about the condition and what can be done to relieve the dizzying […]
Frequent hand washing is the very best way to prevent the spread of germs. Washing your hands is also the best way to make sure that any bacteria living on raw turkey does not make its way to other surfaces where it may be subsequently introduced into your family’s gastrointestinal systems. Additionally, the proper handling and […]
Warm weather means it is snakebite season in the Raleigh/Durham area. Our state actually leads the nation in snakebite cases per capita every year! North Carolina is home to many different species of snakes; most are harmless, but some can give venomous bites to humans. In the WakeMed system, we see about 100 snakebites per […]
Gallbladder disease, although relatively common, can take a while to diagnose because the problem often starts as mild indigestion or stomach pain and eventually progresses into stabbing pain and debilitating discomfort. Additionally, symptoms may come and go and often only occur after eating a heavy or fatty meal. According to Dr. Ndidi Azikiwe with Wake Specialty […]
The weather is finally warming up and it is a great time to get outside. Whether in your backyard or on the Appalachian Trail, avoiding poison ivy is key to an enjoyable outdoor experience. Poison Ivy Facts Fact: You’ve all heard the phrase “leaves of three, let it be.” Poison ivy and poison sumac (commonly […]
Medical researchers are advising physicians to strongly advocate for plant-based diets as a cost effective intervention to combat rising health care costs. A special report published The Permanente Journal states that unhealthy lifestyle choices are contributing to the spread of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The article stresses the importance of limiting meats, dairy and […]
What do you do when that twinge in your back becomes a debilitating pain? Recline on the couch with a heating pad and wait for it to go away? For the majority of people who suffer from mid- to low back pain, it is due to a lumbar strain. Over time, the injury will get […]
Measles has in effect been eliminated from the United States due to widespread vaccination. However, there are still occasional outbreaks that occur when an unvaccinated person travels to a foreign country where the disease is still prevalent. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, seven cases of […]
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