Everyone gets sick once in a while, and when that happens, you are presented with a choice of where you want to seek treatment. Of course, many of us will book a visit to our local doctor at a nearby clinic for non-urgent cases. However, since the onset of the COVID...
Telemedicine, or the ability to consult with a doctor remotely, has become increasingly indispensable today. As people start to work remotely and socialize remotely, people are rightly beginning to ask, “Why not see a doctor remotely?” It seems that one of the biggest...
thChalazion and hordeolum may be unfamiliar terms for some of us. Another better known word for hordeolum is ‘stye’. What is the difference between a chalazion and a hordeolum (stye)? Both chalazion and hordeolum are eye lesions that are characterized by...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety is the most common mental illness experienced in the United States, accounting for a staggering 18.1% of the population yearly. This means that almost 1 in every 5 Americans experience...
Gout is a disease that has been well-documented in history. It was first identified in ancient Egypt, and was termed “the unwalkable disease” by Hippocrates. Due to the severe pain that it can inflict, it has sometimes been depicted as being demonic in origin. It is...