Sep 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 1 out of 3 people in the U.S. will get shingles during their lifetimes. While most people will get shingles only once, it is possible to get it a second or even a third time. The risk of getting...
Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lately, it seems like we have stopped talking about the opioid crisis in our country. However, the current pandemic seems to have made the opioid crisis even worse. There are a couple of reasons for this development. Due to fear of COVID-19, a lot of people are...
Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is the Epidurolysis or RACZ Procedure? The Epidurolyis or Racz Procedure is used to dissolve scar tissue around entrapped nerves in the epidural space of the spine allowing medications to reach the affected area(s). Scarring is commonly caused from bleeding in...
Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
What Is Chronic Pancreatitis? Chronic Pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas that does not improve over time. The pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, makes enzymes, or special proteins, that help with food digestion. It also produces hormones that...
May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is abdominal adhesiolysis? Abdominal adhesiolysis is a type of surgery that removes adhesions from the abdomen. Adhesions are lumps or bands of scar tissue that form inside of the body and bind two parts of body tissue together that are not normally joined. The...
