Healthy Living
Combating Cat Allergies: How to Tame Reactions to Furry Friends
A company in Switzerland recently published research citing positive outcomes for a new vaccine that would protect against cat allergies.… Read More ›
A hearing test may help identify autism in young children
A noninvasive hearing test may assist with early detection and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, according to research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
If you think you’re allergic to penicillin, think again
In the U.S., penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy with 10 percent of the population reporting an allergic reaction. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that fewer than 1 percent of the population are truly allergic.
The truth about genetic testing and your health
From consumer level kits, like 23andme and Ancestry, to physician-ordered workups, the demand for genetic testing is soaring—but is it… Read More ›
Ectopic Pregnancy: OSE Helps Detect Location When Imaging Fails
The location of an ectopic pregnancy can be determined using a simple, noninvasive physical examination technique used by osteopathic physicians,… Read More ›
Sweet dreams: Putting sleep study fears to rest
A few hours of lost sleep might seem harmless, but countless nights spent tossing and turning could signal a sleep… Read More ›
Waiting Can Be the Hardest Part of a Biopsy
The need for a biopsy can often lead patients to worry they might have cancer. While the procedure may sound… Read More ›
Preparing for Your First Mammogram
Your latest milestone birthday might have come with a recommendation from your physician to begin mammogram screenings.
DOs, or osteopathic physicians,… Read More ›
Heart of the Matter: Getting an EKG
If your doctor detected an irregular heart rhythm at your last physical, an electrocardiogram (EKG) could be in order to… Read More ›
CT Scans Pose Minimum Radiation Risk
Patients scheduled to undergo a CT scan often worry about radiation exposure, but those fears are usually unfounded, according to Rocky… Read More ›