Did You Know Men Can Get Breast Cancer?
Talk of breast cancer is often ‘shrouded in pink, which can lead to less awareness among men about potential risk factors and symptoms.
Talk of breast cancer is often ‘shrouded in pink, which can lead to less awareness among men about potential risk factors and symptoms.
Esophagitis is the swelling, irritation or inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, which is the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach.
Each October, a week of the month is observed in healthcare as “National Physician Assistant Week.” These medical providers are recognized for their important role in the delivery of healthcare to patients in medical clinics and hospitals.
Did you know cirrhosis of the liver is the ninth leading cause of deaths overall in United States (U.S.)?
Pain is the number one reason Americans access the health care system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 60 million adults-24.3% of the population in the United States- live with chronic pain.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes skin cells to multiply faster than needed resulting in red or discolored, scaly and itchy patches (plaques) on the skin surface.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bemotrizinol (BEMT), the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in the United States (U.S.) in more than 20 years.
Headaches are generally localized to specific area of the head, shorter in duration and less disabling. A migraine is more intense, lasts longer and has side effects that can impact activity and daily life.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event.
A disease of the bone, osteoporosis makes a person’s bones weak and more likely to break. Unfortunately, you cannot feel your bones getting weaker, so you may not know you have osteoporosis until you fracture a bone.
According to the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA), about 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are diagnosed in the United States each year.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the average person takes 8,000-10,000 steps each day, adding up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime
According to a survey by NRS, “more than 90% of rosacea patients said their condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41% reported that it had caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements.
Each year, about 150,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The average age at diagnosis for men and women is 66.
While most of us have heard of tonsils, a related body part, adenoids, are also part of the ears, nose and throat functions. Like tonsils, adenoids are part of the body’s immune system.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatric epilepsy affects about 470,000 children and is the most common childhood brain disorder in the United States. Children with epilepsy have unprovoked seizures caused by a sudden change in electrical activity in the brain.
As of March 6, 2025, the United States has had three measles outbreaks and a total of 222 cases across 12 states- a significant increase when compared to 2024.
According to the National Kidney Foundation, 37 million adults in the United States are living with CKD – and approximately 90% do not even know they have it. When kidneys become damaged and are unable to do their jobs optimally over a period of time, it is called chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Did you know that October 6-12, 2023 is National Physician Assistant Week? To all physician assistants within District Medical Group and across the nation, “Happy Physician Assistant Week! We appreciate you.”
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