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The Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease: Fusobacterium Nucleatum

Aug 29, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the Cleveland Clinic, periodontitis is a later stage of gum disease caused by bacteria that infect your gums and the spaces around your teeth. Periodontitis may increase your risk for tooth loss. It has also been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the reason has … Read More

Updates on a New Alopecia Treatment

Aug 26, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alopecia areata is a disease of the immune system that attacks your hair follicles. Your immune system is your defense against foreign invaders like viruses or bacteria, but sometimes the immune system mistakes normal body tissues as foreign and attacks them. This … Read More

What Is Monkeypox?

Jun 30, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

Monkeypox was first diagnosed in humans around 1970 in Central Africa. Early cases were spread from infected monkeys, squirrels, or rodents when humans ate infected meat or handled infected animals. Over time, the virus became able to jump from human to human. For about 50 years, monkeypox only occurred in … Read More

All About The Lone Star Tick and Lone Star Tick Disease

Jun 30, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lone star tick has been moving out of the south for the last 20 to 30 years. It has steadily moved up the east coast and west into central parts of the country. In fact, although the black-legged deer … Read More

What To Do When You Hit Your Head & Head Injury Symptoms

Jun 3, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

If you hit your head and get a tender bump, bruise, or small cut without any other symptoms, you can just do first aid with some ice, a band-aid, and maybe some over-the-counter pain reliever. If you have a concussion, that is a more serious injury. According to the American … Read More

Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly Are Different

Jun 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

UTIs in the elderly are more common than in younger adults. UTIs in elderly women are more common than in men, but both men and women are at higher risk. UTIs in the elderly can cause confusion and changes in behavior. UTIs in the elderly can also be more serious … Read More

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Types of Bariatric Surgery

May 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries commonly done in the United States. They are called gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band. Before you consider any type of bariatric surgery, you should try diet and exercise to lose weight. If … Read More

First Aid Kit Essentials and Essential Medicines

Apr 27, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

First aid is medical care that is done right away at the site of the injury or illness. It may be done as a short-term treatment until emergency care arrives or it may be the only treatment you need. Examples of conditions you can treat with first aid include cuts … Read More

What Are Partial Seizures?

Apr 26, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a seizure is an abnormal area of activity in the brain. Depending on where the activity is located, there are two main types. If there is abnormal activity on both sides of the brain, it is called a general seizure. If … Read More

Annual Physical Exam Checklist

Mar 30, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness visit. This visit gives you a chance to connect with your health care provider, update your provider on your health, and plan for future preventive healthcare. Having a physical exam checklist is a good way … Read More

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