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Would you like legs that can stand up to your summer activities and look good while doing so? By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta After months of hibernating under layers of clothing (and umbrellas!) people are usually all too excited to speed outdoors at the first Dr. Taylor glimpse of warmth and sun. This time of year, I have a lot of patients visit and ask how to prepare their legs for the summer. Usually, patients want to eliminate the aching heavy tired legs brought on by varicose veins, or they want to eliminate cosmetically bothersome spider veins. Patients always ask how quickly these goals can be achieved. Usually, the answer is that an overnight transformation is not possible. To know the best plan for vein treatments and a realistic timeline to achieve your goals, it is useful to know a few things about venous disease, how legs heal, and about how insurance guidelines dictate medical treatments. Many times, cosmetically bothersome spider veins are the tip of the iceberg. Between 33% and 50% of the time, patients with spider veins have underlying varicose veins or venous insufficiency. If someone has varicose veins, leg discomfort, leg swelling or other signs of deeper vein disease, then medical treatments are often useful to ensure that cosmetic treatments are successful. If underlying vein disease is present, medically significant venous disease can be a driver of cosmetic spider vein development. Treating underlying varicose vein disease can help make cosmetic spider vein treatments more durable and successful. If you are sure that you only have spider veins (little purple or red netted cluster of tiny veins) and have no signs of any underlying vascular issues (tired, achy legs, swelling of the ankles, discoloration of the skin at the feet or ankles, restless leg syndrome, blue bulging veins etc.) then you can treat the spider veins with sclerotherapy or laser treatments – sometimes a combination of both. Sclerotherapy is a method by which a vein expert injects a medical solution into a vein. The solution irritates the interior of the vein, which undergoes closure and becomes invisible as blood no longer can fill or pass through the vein. Lasers, such as the 1064nm Nd:Yag used at Premier Dermatology are very effective at eliminating the spider veins that are too small to be injected with sclerotherapy.
How many treatments are needed and how long do you wait between treatments? With each of the treatments listed above, a reasonable goal is that 75% of the veins treated will resolve with each treatment. Therefore, more than one treatment or type of treatment may be needed. Patients should wait roughly 6 to 8 weeks between treatments. The tiniest spider veins can sometimes resolve in as little as 3-4 weeks but many require 6 weeks for resolution, and larger reticular and varicose veins can take several months to resolve. The larger the vein, the longer the resolution takes. If you find yourself experiencing any of the symptoms of vein disease, then your path to a cure is quite different. The first step is to visit a physician and discuss you vein disease. This is critical, as insurance companies require proof/ documentation of a vein complaint along with several specific questions answered about how your vein issues are affecting your quality of life. This first documentation of a vein complaint is Day 1. In order to get your vein treatments covered by insurance, most insurance companies mandate that a patient try “conservative therapy” for 90 days before any medical vein procedure will be covered. Conservative therapy consists
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Why kids under 21 should see a pediatric orthopedic specialist When your child's arm takes the brunt of a fall off a bike or her knee twists in a tumble on the soccer field, a doctor's visit is probably in your near future. When it comes to kids' musculoskeletal systems— the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves—where you take them matters. There are important reasons why you should choose a pediatric orthopedic specialist for their care. 1. Pediatric orthopedic specialists only treat kids and teens Pediatric orthopedic doctors have specialized training in treating kids for orthopedic conditions. Specialists who work at pediatric hospitals, like Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, only care for babies, kids and teens, so they know kids' bodies inside and out. Michael Schmitz, MD, Chief of Orthopedics at Children’s says, “Since we’re pediatric focused, we have more experience caring for growing bones than an adult doctor may. We understand how to treat kids’ orthopedic issues for the best results now and as patients grow.’ At Children's, the pediatric orthopedic team: • Ranks No. 1 in orthopedic surgery volumes. More kids and teens see them for orthopedic care than any pediatric hospital in the country.* • Is the only nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic program in the state. • Is the highest ranked pediatric orthopedic program in the Southeast. • Performs more spinal fusion surgeries than any other pediatric hospital in the country.* • Treats more broken bones than any other pediatric hospital in the country.* 2. Pediatric orthopedic specialists understand growing bones Kids aren't just small adults. Their bones are still growing, even as teenagers. Sometimes what may look like a problem in a child may actually be something they naturally outgrow. Dr. Schmitz explains, “It takes a specialist to know how an injury and treat-
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Irregular cycles — causes & treatments By Dr. Stacey Pereira Modern OBGYN Many women experience irregular cycle patterns or irregular bleeding. There are a myriad of causes! You gotta get it checked out! Some women have this Dr. pereira from onset of puberty while others may acquire it later in life. Women who are 18 years of age or older should have a baseline evaluation for their irregular cycles. Evaluation generally consists of some blood work to look at hormones and an ultrasound to look at potential structural causes of irregular bleeding. For women who are
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The New Strong Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy. This is directly related to loss of lean muscle. While you can’t avoid getting older, there are some steps you can take to stop the process of muscle loss and start rebuilding healthy, lean muscle. It doesn’t matter how old you are or whether you haven’t exercised in years. You can still regain lean muscle that improves your shape and increases your metabolism. Our downfall is inactivity. Too much sitting is the new smoking. Our bodies were meant to be active, stay active and be strong. When we stop doing meaningful exercise, we lose ground. What is meaningful exercise? A critical component of stimulating the improvements we seek from exercise is the achievement of momentary muscular failure in each exercise performed. With steady-state activities, like walking on a treadmill or biking, there is no mo-
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Here’s how you can reduce your risk of diabetes By Dr. Syed W. Rizvi Maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthy and physical activity is often associated with a healthy lifestyle. But these are also recommendations that will help ward off Type 2 diabetes. According to the CDC, more than 29 million U.S. adults have diabetes. And of those affected, nearly 25 percent, or one in four, don’t even know they have diabetes. If diabetes is left untreated, it can lead to complications such as kidney disease, lower limb amputations, adult-onset blindness and heart disease and stroke. Additionally, 86 million U.S. adults have prediabetes and 90 percent are unaware. Prediabetes is a condition where insulin produced in the body is no longer used effectively, leading to slightly elevated blood glucose levels. The risk of complications associated with diabetes is thought to begin in prediabetes. When people with prediabetes participate in healthy lifestyle changes, they tend to reduce their chance of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much as 60 percent. Healthy eating involves consuming nutritious food choices and appropriate-sized portions to improve your overall health. Studies show that regular physical activity provides a variety health benefits
Legs: Continued from Page 2 of over the counter pain medication, leg elevation, exercise and medical grade compression stockings. If it seems likely that vein disease is causing the patient’s symptoms, an ultrasound will be ordered. The ultrasound provides a map of the venous system and a diagram of which vein or veins are diseased and would benefit from treatment. Medical records and ultrasound report are sent to an insurance carrier for review and prior authorization is requested. (Prior authorization is not a guarantee of coverage, and if you know a politician, please ask them to fix that!) Often, a patient’s varicose veins can connect with one another. That means that treating one cluster of varicose veins can sometimes result in multiple adjacent varicose veins also going away. It is often in the patient’s best interest to space out treatments to minimize the number of treatments needed to achieve a cure. So, as you can see, a patient who has never tried “conservative therapy” and who has multiple varicose veins needing treatment may require 5 months or more to complete treatment given 1) a 90
and may prevent or delay prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. It’s recommended that physical activity is increased gradually with a moderate intensity activity such as walking. The recommended minimal physical activity is 30 minutes, five times a week. A weight loss of as little as 7 percent of body weight may prevent or delay the development of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.The combination of healthy eating and increased physical activity will naturally promote a gradual weight loss to help prevent diabetes. Healthy lifestyle goals will constantly evolve and change. It’s important to identify barriers that may potentially delay achievement of your goals. Resources such as the YMCA, local gyms, weight loss programs, diabetes education programs and your health care professionals are available to navigate you towards achievement of your long term goals. Dr. Syed W. Rizvi brings years of experience providing preventive, acute and chronic illness care to adult and adolescent patients. Newtown Medical Associates is located at the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Building A, in Alpharetta. To schedule an appointment, call 770-740-8550, or visit newtownmed.com for more information. day conservative therapy waiting period, 2) a prior authorization review, and 3) a month or two of spaced treatments. Cosmetic treatments would then typically follow medical treatments if desired. This can all be greatly accelerated if a patient has already completed conservative therapy before their first consultation with their physician or if the patient is not going through insurance for treatment. A final useful tip is that the spring and summer are still a great time for a first meeting with a vein specialist. Given the potentially lengthy timeline outlined above, a spring or summer appointment can help ensure that treatments are completed in the same calendar year. This helps eliminate the danger of having to reach a deductible more than once. If you or a loved one has venous disease or spider veins, know that advanced, minimally invasive, safe and highly effective treatments are available. Seek out a vein specialist who is a member of the American College of Phlebology (ACP) and who has taken and passed the board exam of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). Dr. Brent Taylor is a committed and caring vein specialist. Consider calling Dr. Taylor at Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta today.
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Can stress cause cancer? By Jonathan Stegall, MD Did you know that negative emotions such as stress increase cancer risk substantially? A study published several years ago found that women who experienced a significant, negative Dr. Stegall life event had an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The breast cancer risk was even greater
in women who experienced a severely striking life event. Other studies have shown similar findings regarding stress and cancer risk. We know that stress sets off a cascade of events inside the body involving various hormones and neurotransmitters which affect the health of the body’s cells. Our current understanding is that significant stress, especially over the long term, causes significant damage and dysfunction which can result in cancer. It turns out that the
mind isn’t a separate entity from the body, but rather, in close communication with the body at all times, with tremendous power over how the body functions! The good news is that there are many strategies we can adopt in order to reduce our stress and anxiety. I highly recommend a regular daily practice of prayer and meditation. Exercise, being outside in nature, and engaging in healthy relationships with others are also proven stress-lowering strategies.
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Dental health and teeth grinding (Bruxism) By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, Dr. REMALEY but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise. Why do people grind their teeth? Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. It can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. How do I find out if I grind my teeth? Because grinding often occurs during sleep, most people are unaware that they grind their teeth. However, a dull, constant headache or sore jaw when you wake up is a telltale symptom of bruxism. Many times people learn that they grind their teeth by their loved one who hears the grinding at night. If you suspect you may be grinding your teeth, talk to your dentist. He or she can examine your mouth and jaw for signs of bruxism, such as jaw tenderness and excessive wear on your teeth. Why Is Teeth Grinding Harmful? In some cases, chronic teeth grinding can result in a fracturing, loosening, or loss of teeth. The chronic grinding may wear teeth down to stumps. When these events happen, bridges, crowns, root canals, implants, partial dentures, and even complete dentures may be needed. Not only can severe grinding damage teeth and result in tooth loss, it can also affect your jaws, cause or worsen TMD/
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Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek uses Teepa Snow’s trademarked Gem Programming, Positive Personal Approach and other techniques in caring for residents with a dementia challenge. This approach helps families relate to their loved one in a meaningful, engaging way. They offer personal appointments and tours for families to come and learn more about the Arbor Advantage and their 60-day guarantee of satisfaction. This exemplary resortstyle community offers beautiful apartments for Seniors at every stage of their care needs. They have several floorplans for Assisted Living and in their Bridges neighborhood. Families love Bridges higher engagement activities designed for early cognitive challenges. Their Evergreen Memory Care Neighborhood is available for when higher care is needed on their dementia journey. They also offer a furnished suite when needed. Families can now focus on the relationship with their loved one in
Missing sleep can cause daytime sleepiness, lessened ability to make good decisions, increased occurrence of car accidents, weight gain, depression, and other health problems. But can WILSON poor sleep increase your risk of Alzheimer’s too? Studies from Boston University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, and New York University School of Medicine are showing us that your risk of Alzheimer’s is greater with poor quality sleep. If your interested in more information about these studies, please call us at 770-2057861 and ask to be added to our newsletter where we will print the full article in our March newsletter. We would love to be another source of useful information for you and your loved ones. If you’d like to meet the attorney first, please RSVP for one of our community workshops held once per month at our office. Wilson Legal, PC, 407 East Maple St., #105, Cumming, GA 30040, 770-205-7861
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