Are You Allergic To Penicillin?
Have you ever been told that you might be allergic to the penicillin family of antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, Augmentin or plain penicillin? Penicillin allergy is common, but not as common as most people think it is. Penicillin is the most commonly reported medication allergy, and in all of its forms, penicillin allergy is self-reported […]
IPL (Intense Pulse Light) Treatment Guide
What is IPL or Intense Pulse Light, Photo Rejuvenation and PhotoFacial and what does it treat? The Dermatologists and Skincare Specialists at Advanced Specialty Care in Connecticut created this IPL Treatment Guide to answer some of the most common IPL Treatment questions we receive and to explain the entire Intense Pulse Light treatment process from […]
Benefits of Spot Liposuction To Jowls With A Liquid Facelift
A liquid facelift using soft tissue fillers such as Radiesse and Voluma can restore youthful fullness to the cheek area. It does this by resolving the downward relaxation of the cheek fat (or malar fat pad). But one shortcoming of the liquid facelift is that it cannot eliminate the appearance of moderate jowling. If jowl […]
The Liquid Facelift. Is It Right For You?
As we get older, changes to the face below the cheekbone down to the jaw line cause that drawn, tired appearance we see in the mirror. One technique to acquire a more youthful look that requires no surgery is the so-called liquid facelift. The conventional belief that loose skin or weight gain cause that aging […]
Hearing Loss And Dementia
There have been some recent articles claiming that untreated hearing loss can cause dementia. While this has not been proven, we do know that for people who are going to develop dementia and other cognitive problems, hearing loss does have an effect. Hearing is a cognitive process. We use our brains to hear, the ears […]
Impetigo: Facts About This Contagious Infection
Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common among pre-school children. People who play close contact sports such as football and wrestling are also susceptible, regardless of their ages. Impetigo generally appears as honey-colored scabs and is often found on the arms, legs, or face. The infection is spread by direct contact […]
How’d I Get On This Merry-Go-Round (Or Is This Vertigo)?
Vertigo is one of many types of dizziness that make people seek medical care. Vertigo is not a disease in and of itself. The diagnosis of vertigo is an incomplete diagnosis because it is a symptom of an underlying disease. We define vertigo as the sensation of dizziness whereby the person experiences the feeling of […]
What Is Lymph Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage is a non-invasive gentle massage that helps drain the lymph nodes. This moves the fluid in the body when there is more fluid than the lymph system can move out on it’s own. The Lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system. Its main function is the restoration of excess fluid and […]
The Latest Telephone Solutions For Hearing Aid Users
Two ears are better than one, especially when it comes to telephone use. The very best performance for hearing via the telephone is when we can receive the signal in both ears at the same time. If a person uses the telephone on the same ear as they are wearing a hearing aid, a magnetic […]
New Food Allergy Treatment
The traditional approach to a food allergy consists of avoiding the food to which you’re allergic, and keeping emergency medication (epinephrine auto-injector and a quick onset oral antihistamine) available. Recently, an alternative approach to treating food allergy has been developed. The traditional approach is based on strict avoidance, while the alternative approach maintains the principle […]