Every summer we hear about tick populations on the news and how many people get Lyme disease. Yikes! The summer of 2018 is looking good for ticks and maybe not so good for us, so we’ve compiled the latest information you need to know about ticks and how to keep them away from you and…
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…
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 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…
Working in the Bedford office will be very familiar to Kate Jenkins, as she spent the past five years as a family medicine practitioner, caring for patients in another office in Bedford. As a matter of fact, she worked in the same office as Doctors Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald and Bennett prior to their joining DMC Primary Care.…
Diabetes Awareness Month is a perfect time for those people with diabetes to review their ABCs! A stands for A1C A1C is a blood test that represents your blood sugar average for the past 2-3 months. A1C is recommended to be less than 6.5% to prevent long term diabetes complications. A1C at goal can be achieved by…
1. Bring your own healthy dish. Think vegetables! Without the veggies, your plate will likely be higher in calories and in carbohydrates. A veggie platter for an appetizer, a salad, or a tray of roasted vegetables are always nice options to have available. Check out the recipes and substitutions below for some great ideas! 2. Be aware of tiny…