Ana Aleksic 
Up to one in four people with psoriasis suffers from a painful inflammation of the joints called psoriatic arthritis. Conventional treatments include drugs that reduce overactive immune response, pain, and joint damage. Alternative therapies can be added to fight inflammation, while lifestyle changes boost treatment response. When people think of psoriasis, they usually imagine skin … Read more
AirSculpt is a new, minimally invasive laser liposuction technique that requires no needles, stitches, or general anesthesia. It has earned the nickname “lunchtime lipo” due to the short time it takes to complete it and the relatively quick recovery. Research on AirSculpt is sparse but its safety and efficacy can be extrapolated from existing studies on similar … Read more
You might find yourself feeling guilty and vain for worrying about your appearance after a cancer diagnosis, but be reassured that you are not alone — the thought of losing hair frightens most cancer patients, and some even stop treatment because of skin damage. When at age 55 Dr. Cynthia Bailey found out that she … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 1 in 3 people will get shingles at some point in their lifetime, adding up to 1 million new cases in the United States each year. Shingles is caused by the same virus as is chickenpox: varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Most people get chickenpox in childhood. … Read more
There’s no question that toenail fungus is unpleasant, and often embarrassing. If you’ve tried different products without success, you have likely discovered how difficult it is to get rid of the hardened, disfigured and yellow appearance of infected toenails. Laser treatment of toenail fungus gives many people hope that this frustrating condition can be cured … Read more
Opioid use has become a national health crisis in the United States. Over 42,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2016, nearly 30% more than in 2015. Large studies are underway to find timely solutions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) suggests that opioid alternatives may be the best choice for all patients following surgery. … Read more
