Don’t Let Scars Get You Down. You Can Remove Them
Dog bites, bike falls, burns from a hot grill…facial scars can result from many causes. Cuts or a scrapes from traumatic incidents can cause a scar. A burn, either from scalding hot water or contact with hot metal, can also permanently deform the skin. But having a scar does not have to permanently mar your face or […]
ASC Welcomes New Allergist, Neetu Godhwani
Advanced Specialty Care will be augmenting its allergy and asthma specialty care with the addition of Dr. Neetu Godhwani. Godhwani recently completed her Fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport. She will be practicing out of the Norwalk, Danbury and New Milford offices. Godhwani, who grew up in New York State, decided […]
Do This To Avoid A Golf Injury To Your Hand Or Wrist
No matter how good you may be at golf (we know it takes time!) anyone can get a hand or wrist injury from playing the game. The golf swing is a complex, coordinated series of motions (but you already know that!). While poor technique can cause golf injuries, many are caused by overuse. Sometimes, but […]
The Deal With Thyroid Nodules
If you have been diagnosed with thyroid nodules or think you may have them, don’t panic. Studies have shown thyroid nodules to be very common and large majorities are not cancerous. Although less than 10 percent ever become felt during a physical exam, up to 68 percent of the population can have one revealed on […]
Hearing Aids Help You Stay Active
Did you know that about 20 percent of Americans, 48 million, report some degree of hearing loss? Many people are affected by their loss of hearing, however there is a solution. If you think hearing loss is slowing you down, don’t panic just yet. There is a way to continue doing the things you love […]
Hello Summer, Hello Summer Allergies
If you live in Connecticut, you know how long and chilly those winters can be. For many of us, spring and summertime offer a warm welcome to better weather and more time spent outside. However, for those who suffer from allergies, spring and summer mean it is time to say hello to allergy season and […]
The Powerless Finger: Mallet Finger
You try to straighten your finger and a once simple, easy task has become impossible. This may be a result of mallet finger. Also known as “baseball finger”, mallet finger is an injury to the tendon that straightens your finger (the extensor tendon) and affects its strength. Causes Mallet finger can happen to anyone. If […]
What to Do About Those Age Spots on Your Hands
You look down at your hands and notice small brown spots covering your skin. What could this be? Well, these spots are typically caused by aging and sun exposure. Also known as age spots, brown spots on the hands can be treated in order to lighten their appearance, depending on the severity. Why Spots? As […]
Kids’ Hearing Tests Are Fun!
There are many times children have their hearing evaluated. The most common are the screenings that children have in the hospital when they’re newborn, screenings at pediatrician’s well visit physicals, and in school. In our offices, there are several reasons our ENT physicians request a hearing test for their young patients. They may want to […]
Gummy Bear Breast Implants. Are They Right For Me?
Once you’ve decided to get breast augmentation surgery and have consulted with your doctor as to the size and shape that work best for you, one of the next big decisions is what type of implant to get, saline or silicone. You may have heard about “Gummy Bear” implants. Some refer to them as “The […]