ASC Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s estimated that more than 250,000 women and 2,470 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.* It is the most common form of cancer in women along with skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014 Connecticut was among the highest state in the nation […]
How Do You Conduct A Hearing Test For Babies?
All babies born in Connecticut hospitals, and most other states in the U.S., have hearing screenings shortly after birth. It is possible to measure parts of a baby’s hearing even a few hours after they are born. There are two ways this is accomplished, either with Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) or Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR.) Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) […]
Treating Food Allergies Through Oral Immunotherapy
If you have a food allergy, you’re not alone. Food allergies affect 15 million Americans. And that rate has been increasing. Food allergies are no laughing matter, for some, they are life-threatening. About 150 Americans, usually adolescents and young adults, die annually from anaphylaxis brought on by a food allergy. The traditional approach to food […]
Chemical Peels: Get Rid Of Wrinkles Around Eyes Without Surgery
If you want to get rid of those fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, but don’t want cosmetic surgery, consider chemical peels. Chemical peels help reduce the appearance of those lines and wrinkles, smooth the skin texture, and help with hydration, firming your skin. What’s In A Chemical Peel? At our skincare & laser […]
Where Do Warts Come From?
Warts, ugh! They are considered unsightly and ugly – commonly associated with witches and kissing frogs. If you a wart or two pops up somewhere on your body, you are not unusual. Warts are the most common viral infections that doctors see in their dermatology office. What Do Warts Look Like? Warts appear as small […]
10 Things You Need To Know About Buttock Augmentation
The perceptions of what the ideal female form should be have changed over the years. Recently, celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian have popularized the idea of having a more voluptuous, curvy buttocks area. This trend has led to more people seeking to enhance their buttocks. One of the safest and most popular […]
That Growth In Your Ear May Be A Cholesteatoma
Experiencing ear pain or drainage? It may be from a growth in your ear. Skin growing in your ear in a place it should not, in the middle section of your ear behind the eardrum, is what’s known as a cholesteatoma. You can be born with one, or they can develop later in life. They […]
What Causes Asthma?
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic, reversible, inflammation and narrowing of the lung passageways, specifically the bronchial tubes that allow air to enter and exit the lungs. Asthma symptoms include: Cough Shortness of breath Chest tightness Wheeze A person can have one or all of these symptoms. Asthma can run in families – according […]
Hearing Loss and Memory
Did you know that hearing affects much more than just our ears and our social life? Over the past few years, multiple studies have emerged highlighting how hearing, cognition, and memory are linked – and how hearing loss is not an inconsequential part of aging. Most of the focus with hearing and hearing loss is […]
Molluscum Contagiosum Causes and Symptoms
There are many kinds of skin conditions, but none may be as misunderstood as molluscum contagiosum. While the virus is benign, the small, round, firm bumps all over the skin can cause alarm, especially when you see it on your child. Although this is a common childhood virus, many parents know little about it. Below […]