What You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery and Choosing the Right Replacement Lens
Cataracts result naturally as a part of the aging process. Beginning at age 50, your ophthalmologist will monitor your cataracts and advise when the time is right for surgery. During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an...
TelePrEP? PrEP on Demand? Here’s the Latest on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV.
We’ve come a long way in HIV medicine since the 1980s—the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, when contracting the virus was considered a death sentence. Today, not only can we prevent HIV with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), we can also treat HIV...
Can Surgery Fix My Cleft Nasal Deformity?
Patients with cleft lip with or without cleft palate undergo reconstructive surgery early in life—but a majority will need further surgery to address the resultant functional and aesthetic deformity of the nose that becomes evident over time. Cleft rhinoplasty can...
What Is the Best Sunscreen and Skincare Routine for Me?
As spring turns into summer, people become more aware of protecting their skin from environmental factors like the sun and pollution. However, taking care of your skin and finding the right sunscreen is important to consider year round. In this Q&A, Helen He, MD,...
Why It’s Important for AAPI Communities to Be Vigilant About Breast and Colon Cancer Screening
As the country celebrates the cultural diversity of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in May for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, it is time for a reminder for members of those communities to keep up with their cancer screenings....
What Is the Difference Between Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver—an organ we depend on to digest nutrients, filter blood, and overcome infection. There are many different types of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, with symptoms that include fever, abdominal pain, nausea,...
Is the Sore in My Mouth an Oral Lesion?
Have you noticed a wound in your mouth that is not healing? Maybe you also noticed it has a bump or area that seems unnaturally firm to the touch? If these symptoms sound familiar to you, you may have an oral lesion. In this Q&A, Mohemmed Nazir Khan, MD, an...
Can Exercise Improve My Mental Health?
Exercise is great for your body—and your mind. When you engage in any physical activity, your brain releases “feel-good” chemicals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins) that boost your mood. In addition, forming long-term exercise habits can reduce your risk...
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Why Diversity Matters in Health Care
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, also known as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, is observed in May in the United States. It celebrates the culture and historical contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)...