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Flu Update for Columbus and Central Ohio Areas
According to the Columbus Health Department, influenza-like illnesses are increasing and becoming more common in the Columbus and Central Ohio area, resulting in more hospitalizations. There were 91 hospitalizations during a week in mid-December in our our area. Hospitalizations are already five times what they were last year. Public health officials are strongly recommending people to get the flu shot. “While we know the virus has drifted and the shot doesn’t provide full protection against the most common H3N2 virus, the flu vaccine can provide cross protection and help lessen theRead More
New Drug May Benefit Columbus and Central Ohio Rosacea Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Soolantra (ivermectin) Cream 1% for the treatment of rosacea, a condition that may include inflammatory lesions, bumps, pimples, and redness. Rosacea is a common, but often misunderstood, skin disorder affecting 16 million Americans, particularly ages 30 and older. The cause of rosacea is unknown, but research suggests that there are multiple triggers. Some triggers include the sun, alcohol, spicy food, and exercise. Adam Hessel, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist at Buckeye Dermatology in Dublin Ohio, said, “Rosacea is a very common problem inRead More
Columbus Ohio Sleep Disorder Specialist Reveals the Price We Pay for Not Sleeping
People of all ages suffer in various and unhealthy ways from sleep deprivation, according to a recent press release issued by Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC). Dr. Aneesa Das, a sleep medicine specialist at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, said, “For children, sleep deprivation can lead to behavior problems, trouble focusing and learning in school and it can affect their immune systems.” When a child becomes a teenager, sleep becomes even more of an issue. A teen’s internal body clock tells them to stay awake later and sleep later thanRead More
Central Ohio Stroke Program Receives National Award Recognized for Creative Approach to Stroke Education
The National Stroke Association (NSA) has selected Mount Carmel Health System’s Stroke Outreach Team as the recipient of the 2014 Raising Awareness in Stroke Excellence (RAISE) Award in the Most Creative category. Nurses, therapists, medics, retired school teachers and multiple stroke survivors make up the Mount Carmel Stroke Outreach Team , and they developed an interactive program to educate elementary school-aged children about strokes. Students learn about the signs, symptoms, and recognition of stroke through five specific activites. Janice Tootle, Service Line Vice President of Neuroscience at Mount Carmel Health System,Read More