When most people think of an MRI, they think of lying still in a tiny space for an hour while a loud machine whirs around you. For many people, that might sound boring and uncomfortable – but for some who suffer from anxiety or claustrophobia, it can sound terrifying. Thankfully, modern imaging technology has…
Anne Barry, DO Lydia Bennett, MD James Fitzgerald, MD Daniel Rosenbaum, MD Dr. Anne Barry, Dr. Lydia Bennett, Dr. James Fitzgerald and Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum have been elected to the DMC Primary Care board of directors as full partners in the practice. There are currently 17 doctors who make up the governing board for Derry…
1. Firstly, what is colorectal cancer? We’ll use the National Cancer Institute’s definition: “Colorectal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the colon or rectum divide uncontrollably, ultimately forming a malignant tumor. (The colon and rectum are parts of the body’s digestive system, which takes up nutrients from food and water and stores solid waste until it passes out of the body.) Colorectal cancer…
The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to the DMC Primary Care program: Diabetes Management @DMC Primary Care. ADA believes that this program offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
“The scans are only as good as the radiologist who reads them.” Have you ever heard this axiom about diagnostic imaging? Regardless of the state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology that Derry Imaging uses for all its exams—X-ray, ultrasound, CT, 3D mammography, MRI and more—our exceptional quality is directly related to the expertise of our onsite, fellowship trained…
It causes chest discomfort, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and cold sweats. It leads to strokes, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Each year it takes the lives of more than 600,000 people in the United States. It’s heart disease–and it’s the leading cause of death for American women. Many women don’t know this, according…
“I wish my doctor took my concerns more seriously. I know my tests didn’t show anything unusual, but I still don’t feel well. Something is definitely wrong but I don’t know how to fix it.” If you have ever walked out of a doctor’s office thinking something like that, you would not be alone. About half…
If you’re anything like us, terminology from health insurance makes your eyes glaze over. We break it down for you so you know everything you need to know about high deductible insurance plans. What is a high deductible insurance plan? Actually, let’s back up even further – what is a deductible? Healthcare.gov defines a deductible as “The amount you…