Summer 2019

By Apostolos “Paul” Hiotellis, MD   Hypertension, diabetes and back pain are typical conditions for which patients see their primary care physician. Having a patient walk into your office with a cerebral aneurysm, however, may not be what you’re expecting that day. Cerebral aneurysms are present in an estimated 2 to 3 percent of the population, 90% being saccular … [Read more...] about Brain Aneurysms – Silent but Often Fatal

By Erin Glace PT, MSPT, PRPC, BCB-PMD    The potential role of pelvic physical therapy in alleviating pelvic floor dysfunction and pain is, unfortunately, commonly overlooked.  Problems with the bowl-shaped set of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel, small intestine, rectum and uterus can contribute to multiple health conditions, many of them embarrassing and … [Read more...] about The Untapped Power of Pelvic Physical Therapy

By Bryan A. Fox, MD   Patients with one of the most common types of spinal damage, cervical disc disease, often fear the prospect of surgery. However, they should be aware that while surgery is indeed a last option, it is a very good one: effective in 85 to 90 percent of cases, and with minimal post-operative pain or complications.  Cervical disc disease is marked … [Read more...] about Relieving the Pain of Cervical Disc Disease

By Daniel Aruch, MD, Virginia Oncology Associates   It’s an exciting time for oncologists, as numerous advances in immunotherapy are allowing us to offer more treatment options and greater hope to our patients. In the treatment of advanced blood cancers, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is offering meaningful, long-lasting results. CAR T-cell therapy is … [Read more...] about Another Advance in Immunotherapy- CAR T-cell Therapy

By William Charters   As medical care becomes more specialized, it is more and more difficult to determine which facilities and providers can offer the kind of care that might be needed in medical emergencies. The facility that is most familiar or even the closest in distance may not have the requisite skill set to offer the highest level of care. Stroke is a medical … [Read more...] about Stroke Centers & Certification