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Brought to you by - Roswell Dental Care Sugar was first imported to England in the 13th century. Because sugar was such an expensive commodity, many peasants during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign in 16th century England would spend their entire lives without ever tasting sugar. Queen Elizabeth I was obsessed with all thing’s luxury. This included not only eating a high sugar diet, and by using “Tudor Toothpaste.” This toothpaste was favored by the Queen, and she insisted upon its use whenever she would rarely polish her teeth. By her fifties, Queen Elizabeth I had black, decayed teeth, as well as several missing teeth. Her Highness was the “it” girl of her time. She was the embodiment of fashion and grace not only in the eyes of upper-class society, but everyone. So, when the Queen’s teeth turned black, the rest of upper-class society made black teeth a symbol of beauty and wealth. The blacker your teeth were, the richer you were. Those who were not wealthy enough to rot their teeth with sugar would find ways to color their teeth black, such as using soot, to be included in this sugar-
eating fad. Thankfully, today we have several innovations, including the toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. These modern tools have allowed sparkly, white, and clean teeth to be considered healthy and beautiful. Roswell Dental Care was designated ”BEST OF THE BEST” Dental Practice in North Atlanta for 7 years running, and we have been serving patients in this community for over 40 years. As your cosmetic and family dentists, Drs. Hood and Remaley give your comfort and peace of mind top priority. We offer a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services for your family and will thoroughly explain all your options during your private consultation. We will assure you feel confident in the solution you choose before beginning any treatment. For enhanced comfort during treatment, we offer conscious sedation including FREE nitrous oxide for anxious patients. You can rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding on many levels. We offer a COMPLIMENTARY smile makeover consultation. Give our office a call at (470) 288-1152 to schedule your private smile consultation.
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Summer is on the way – plan ahead with IV Therapy Brought to you by - Hydralive Therapy Although it can be a little challenging to keep track of time right now, summer is right around the corner, and many people aren’t prepared. The extreme summer heat can have several potential side effects, which is why hydration is so important. In addition to doing your best to drink eight glasses of water daily, you can also add IV therapy to your wellness routine. A majority of Americans do not drink enough water and live in a state of clinical dehydration, which can be particularly dangerous for anyone, particularly when the weather gets even warmer. IV therapy can be used not only to hydrate the system but also to make sure that you are getting enough electrolytes to keep you healthy. In addition to preventing dehydration, these IV treatments come with many other great benefits that will have you ready for summer. These benefits include immuneboosting properties, which is something everyone can use right now. Our IV hydration treatments are filled with
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Can a skin biopsy diagnose neurologic disease? Brought to you by - Brent Taylor, MD Don’t worry. This is not an invitation to invest in Theranos 2.0, and Elizabeth Holmes is not the ghost writer behind this article. Testing for at least one disease by a simple relatively non-invasive method (in this case a skin biopsy) is real. CADASIL stands for “Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy.” In layman’s terms, this name means that CADASIL is a disease of the brain in which bad arteries cause strokes. Autosomal dominant means that you need a single bad copy of a gene to develop disease. CADASIL is the most common known hereditary disease responsible for strokes; and about 4 out of every 100,000 people are thought to be affected. A gene called Notch 3 is mutated in CADASIL. Notch 3 encodes a protein that builds up in smooth muscle cells in diseased individuals. Muscle cells then become enlarged. Arteries contain these muscle cells, so arterial function worsens. Blood flow to parts of the brain diminishes, and individuals suffer strokes. The tragedy of CADASIL is its young age of onset with an average age of 46 and usual range of 30 to 70. Affected individuals often first develop migraines, mood disorders or dementia before developing classic stroke-like symptoms. One feature that makes CADASIL unique is that smooth muscle cells are affected both in the skin and the brain, so
a skin biopsy can be used for diagnosis. A regular skin biopsy with a traditional stain called PAS can sometimes show the build-up of a material within the muscle of blood vessels. And a skin biopsy sent for special testing by electronic microscopy will reliably exhibit a granular material that is proof of the disease. It is important to note that the workup of neurologic and psychiatric diseases is best performed by a neurologist or a psychiatrist, and, in general, a dermatologist would not perform a skin biopsy for CADASIL testing just because a patient with migraines, mood disorders, strokes or early dementia comes into clinic. In general, a neurologist or psychiatrist would refer a patient in whom CADASIL is suspected to a dermatologist specifically for a skin biopsy as part of the patient’s work-up. And as the cost of genetic testing decreases, direct sequencing of the patient’s Notch 3 gene may come down in cost so much that patients in the future may receive genetic testing instead of skin biopsies to diagnose this condition. After that deep dive into a very scienceheavy disease, congratulations are in order! You are now one of the few people who can explain how a skin biopsy can sometimes explain why someone has had a stroke. We hope that you found this article interesting. If you or a loved one has a skin care need, please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta.
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3 Reasons Why You Have Dry Eyes Brought to you by: Johns Creek Research Clinic
The tears in our eyes are made up of three important layers: Oil, Water, and Mucus. These three components work together to protect and nourish the surface of the eye. If there is an imbalance in the quantity of the components of the natural tear film, dry eye symptoms can develop. This imbalance can lead to symptoms such as eye irritation, burning, excessive tearing, and intermittent blurred vision. Although there are many causes to dry eyes, the following are 3 of the most common reasons why you may be suffering from dry eye symptoms:
20-20 rule – take breaks every 20 minutes to look at an object that is 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
1. Digital Device Usage Both book reading and computer use result in decreased blink rates. Therefore, excessive digital device use may lead to increased tear evaporation rates, resulting in dry eye symptoms. Abide by the 20-
2. Environment Smoke, wind, and dry climate conditions can increase your risk of dry eyes. Try using a humidifier to increase humidity in air at home and work. Also, sunglasses or protective eyewear outdoors help limit exposure to these environmental elements. 3. Diet and Lifestyle Alcoholic beverages, tobacco smoking, a high sodium
diet, and low daily water consumption can all lead to dry eye symptoms. Depending on your daily activity, aim to drink half your body weight in fluid ounces of water. Also, adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet, commonly found in fatty fish and flax seeds, have proven to decrease dry eye symptoms. There are many different treatments for dry eyes. Consult your eye doctor to determine the most appropriate treatment based on the cause and severity of your symptoms.
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Comprehensive care of patients with head and neck cancer Brought to you by - Dr. Fiyin Sokoya, double board-certified head and neck surgeon and facial plastic surgeon at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center Head and neck cancer accounts for an estimated 4% of all cancers in the United States. It is formed by malignant cells that begin at or spread to areas of your head or neck. At Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, we treat a variety of head and neck disorders, including cancers of the skin, thyroid, mouth, throat and voice box. The risk for these types of cancers increases if you use alcohol or tobacco, have a family history of cancer, have been exposed to radiation, or experienced viral infections like human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein Barr virus. Tanning beds and ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can also increase the risk for skin malignancies in your head and neck area. Successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. After complete workup and staging of the disease, surgical intervention is sometimes necessary to treat different types of head and neck cancer. These surgeries require extensive knowledge of the intricate anatomy of the head and neck, as well as experience with the pathophysiology of the disease. During the treatment of head and neck cancer, complete removal of the cancer is prioritized, as well as returning the patient to normal form and function. The regaining of speech, breathing, speaking and swallowing are very important to maintaining a good quality of life. Reconstruction sometimes requires
microvascular tissue transfer, which involves harvesting skin, muscle and bone from other areas of the body to repair and reconstruct the treated area. Wellstar takes a multidisciplinary approach to care and coordinates with highly skilled medical and radiation oncologists to provide the most cuttingedge care for head and neck cancer. This is done in a multidisciplinary STAT clinic, which allows patients to see multiple specialists during the same visit and expedite treatment. The head and neck cancer STAT clinic is new to North Fulton, launching in July 2022 to keep expert care close to home. We also collaborate with pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and other specialists to provide the most comprehensive care possible. Every patient will have a supportive care team on their side throughout their cancer treatment journey. To expand access to this life-saving cancer care, Wellstar will open a new Wellstar North Fulton Cancer Center in early 2023. The state-of-the-art facility will include more than 12,000 additional square feet of space to house several services, including radiation oncology, an outpatient infusion center, imaging and many physician specialties. Learn more about local cancer care at wellstar.org/ northfultoncancercare. To speak with a member of our team and learn more about cancer treatment, call 1 (877) 366-6032. To book an appointment for head and neck cancer treatment with Dr. Fiyin Sokoya, visit wellstar.org or call (770) 475-3361.
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From clocking miles on the track to playing with your grandkids, every beat of your heart helps you do the activities you enjoy most. At Wellstar, we understand just how vital it is to care for your cardiovascular health — and get world-class treatment close to home. Whether it’s providing preventative screenings, detecting heart disease at the start or managing a chronic or complex cardiac condition, our heart specialists offer expert, comprehensive care right around the corner. Count on Wellstar to keep your heart going strong.
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