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Lyme disease (named for Lyme, Connecticut where it was first described) is an infection carried by Deer Ticks that can cause a skin rash, as well as serious nerve, heart and brain problems. The infection is most common in late spring or summer and in most people the first sign is a flat or raised skin bump that slowly gets bigger, often with clearing... [Read more]
Reader Question: Do I need the TWINRIX vaccine if I go to Jamaica? One of the most frequent questions I get in the Ask a Question section of Proven Health Ways is: How do I stay healthy when traveling abroad? Strategies to protect your health while traveling include vaccinations, avoiding times of political unrest or violence, protection from infection... [Read more]
A 45 year-old woman once came into my clinic for a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. While no patients that I know actually like having Paps done, for this individual it was truly a traumatic experience. You see, she was cognitively delayed. Her view of the world was more like that of a seven year old. She did not understand, and she was scared.... [Read more]
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