Charlotte Edition

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Cancer and the process around its treatment can have a profound effect on the whole person. We often focus on the physical aspects of cancer, but it is important to recognize the mental aspects associated with this diagnosis as well. An individual’s mental and emotional well-being before, during and after treatment demands our focus through every …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Valvular heart disease is when any valve in the heart is damaged or is diseased. There are several causes of valve disease. • The normal heart has four chambers (right and left) atria, and the right and left ventricles) and four valves. • The mitral valve allows blood to flow from the left …

By Peggy Benzing, D.O. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which can cause severe pain and deformity. However, arthritis is not simply one disease with one cause. The term, ”arthritis” is commonly used to describe joint and musculoskeletal  pain, but actually, there are about 200 different conditions that can be painful or disfiguring such as the following: • Rheumatoid …

The vast majority of seniors prefer to “age-in-place” or continue living in their own homes or communities. According to aarp.org, “nearly 90 percent of people over age 65 want to stay in their home for as long as possible, and 80 percent believe their current residence is where they will always live.” While it is a fantastic feat for seniors …

By James W. Mallonee As persons get older there is the fear that they may be placed in a nursing facility and whatever assets they have will be absorbed by such facility leaving nothing for their children. But this does not necessarily have to happen provided you spend some time with the attorney of your choice and devise a plan …

Advanced therapies in the treatment of complicated diabetic and non-diabetic foot wounds are helping save limbs and improve the quality of life for individuals plagued by wounds that just won’t heal. Specifically, for the diabetic population, impaired healing of wounds often leads to frequent hospitalizations, increased health care costs and limb loss. Advanced wound healing therapies are now offered at …

Using Listening and Speechreading Skills  to Enhance Communication While  Removing Barriers to Understanding By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. For those who experience any level of hearing loss (including hearing loss treated by the use of hearing aids) communication can be greatly augmented through the use of active listening and effective speechreading skills. Sometimes called empathetic listening, active listening can be …

Many people worry about cholesterol – and with good reason. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than one-third of American adults have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk of heart disease – the leading cause of death in the United States. What you eat can be essential in maintaining your cholesterol and cardiovascular health. But first, what …

By James W. Mallonee What happens if prior to getting married, one of the future spouses comes to the other and requests a pre-nuptial agreement because they want to protect their personal assets that they have worked so hard to earn. This is especially daunting when the request for the pre-nuptial agreement is made the day of or day before …

By Amanda Tezyk, APRN, BSN, RN Glutathione supplementation has been evaluated in clinical trials in various formulations (eg, oral, intravenous [IV], topical, intranasal, nebulized) for its effects on HIV, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, autism, cystic fibrosis, and cardiovascular diseases, among other conditions. N-acetylcysteine, as the precursor to glutathione, has demonstrated efficacy in raising glutathione levels and is frequently chosen for …