Your Flu Questions Answered
It’s that time of the year again, where cough and cold season picks up. Allergies and asthma go hand in hand and those symptoms are often made worse as viruses, such as the flu, are spread. For those with asthma, like many of our patients, they are at especially high risk for flu complications and […]
Following Mohs Surgery, Consider Involving a Plastic Surgeon
The threat of skin cancer isn’t just limited to summer months. For our dermatologists and plastic surgeons, we treat patients with skin cancer year-round. While there are different treatment options for patients, such as a plastic surgeon removing the lesion or having Mohs surgery by a dermatologist, an important and often unthought of consideration, is […]
Meet the Doctor: Jenell Douglas, Audiologist
Get to know Dr. Jenell Douglas! Dr. Douglas, Audiology and Hearing Aid Specialist at Advanced Specialty Care, gives us a look into a day in the life of an Audiologist and also recaps on her first few months as a physician at the practice. 1. How have your first few months at Advanced Specialty Care been? […]
Fall Allergy Tips: Don’t Let Your Symptoms Pile Up
Just when you thought the crisp air of fall would bring an end to your allergies, you find yourself sneezing and coughing all over again.The primary culprit of fall allergies is ragweed pollen. Though the ragweed plant only lives one season, it packs a powerful punch. A single plant can produce up to 1 billion […]
Dr. Goldenberg Recognized For Complex Tumor Removal Surgery
Advanced Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery’s, Dr. David Goldenberg, was recently featured in Plastic Surgery News, an award winning plastic surgery publication, and a brief video documentary, for his involvement in an unusual tumor case that has gained national attention. Dr. Goldenberg, who is also section chief of plastic surgery at Danbury Hospital, worked alongside Danbury […]
Do I Have Tendonitis In My Hands?
We’ve all heard of tennis elbow, or golf elbow – pain in these areas caused by tendonitis. But tendonitis can also cause pain in many areas of the hand and arms. Tendonitis is a result of swelling of the tendons. Tendons are rope-like structures which connect the muscles in our body to the bones which they […]
MicroNeedling with Platelet Rich Plasma
What if you could harness the power of your own natural platelets to rejuvenate your skin and fuel cellular growth and collagen production? Believe it or not, MicroNeedling with Platelet Rich Plasma does just that. On its own, MicroNeedling is already an effective and proven aesthetic treatment for reducing fine lines, acne scars, brown spots, […]
I Need Hearing Protection for That?
The weather is still warm which means you may still be wearing fewer layers, but that doesn’t necessarily apply to your ears! Before you tackle yard work, crank up the tunes, watch the big game or hop on your motorcycle, make sure you aren’t putting your hearing at risk. How Loud is Too Loud? The inner ear has […]
Back To School: Prepare For That First Infection!!
Just as the balmy days of summer transition to the cool nights of fall so parents can anticipate that first back to school infection brought home and shared with all members of the family. While classroom conditions may have improved, and antiseptic cleaning universally deployed, we still see a sharp rise in the incidence of […]
Five Things Someone with Psoriasis Wants You to Know
In honor of National Psoriasis Awareness month, Advanced Specialty Care’s Medical Assistant, Meghan Gomez, opens up about her personal experience living with psoriasis by sharing five things someone with psoriasis wants you to know! What Exactly is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition where thick plaques or lesions form on the skin. The […]