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From those first blurry photographs of the mid-1800s, cameras and photography have improved to become indispensable tools for today’s health diagnoses and patient treatment. Modern technology has spawned medical imaging equipment that is capable of capturing images of our bones, soft tissues, veins, tumors and even cellular activities – and all in stunningly accurate detail. … Read more
In South Carolina, the past decade in health care has been one of mergers and expansions, job growth, expanding coverage under Obamacare and moves to more accountable care organizations. In all, it was one of progress, health care professionals say, but much work remains to be done. In 2018, stakeholders in South Carolina’s health care … Read more
Ahh, spring. So beautiful as the weather warms and the world awakes from a winter slumber. Animals frolic among the budding flowers and the trees’ bare branches transition to green leaves. It paints a dreamy picture, but, if you suffer from seasonal allergies, spring can feel like a nightmare – bloodshot eyes and labored breathing … Read more
Overmedication, or polypharmacy, as the more technical term is known, can be a problem for some seniors. Generally, overmedication is considered to be using five or more medications daily, with the possibility that not all of them may be necessary. The reasons for overmedication are numerous and can be as simple as seeing multiple doctors … Read more
As the regional market president of Synovus Bank, Tyre Moore, who is also a father and dedicated family man, leads an active lifestyle, one that includes exercise on a regular basis and a diet that he said is “relatively good.” One would never know that Moore had overcome a heart condition in recent years that … Read more
Fads come and go: the pet rock, the hula hoop and diets. And, after the holiday season, it might be tempting to consider burning off some of those festive calories with a “fad” or “crash” diet. But are these sometimes exotic eating regimens good or bad for you? HealthLinks asked the experts to review a … Read more