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There was a time when you could read a morning newspaper and catch the news at 11 and feel caught up on the essential issues of the day. Now, we face an onslaught of information from every direction, from practically every room in our house, at all times of the day and night. Unfortunately, after … Read more
“I … I think I have hyperthyroidism.” “What? Why?” “Or I might have Supraventricular Tachycardia.” “Supercali … what? What are you talking about?” “Google says my symptoms, heart palpitations and shaking could be…” “You also have a hangover and haven’t had anything but coffee today. You’re probably just dehydrated.” “Oh, yes. WebMD symptom checker says … Read more
In summer 2018, Tommy Douglas went on a camping trip with his friends and enjoyed fishing and swimming in Lake Marion. He swam with an open cut, which opened an unimaginable nightmare. “I woke up Sunday morning and my arms were swollen, felt like it would explode,” Douglas told WCBD-TV. “They had to emergency surgery and … Read more
Husband and wife Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz and Danielle Paskowitz co-founded Surfers Healing in 1996, when they saw how soothing surfing was for their son Isaiah. When Isaiah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Izzy struggled to find ways to connect with his son. As a professional surfer, Izzy was ecstatic when he discovered that surfing … Read more
Regular visits to the dentist and proper brushing and flossing techniques go a long way toward preserving one’s oral health. However, even the best-laid plans aren’t entirely effective. It’s not uncommon for people to experience receding gums even after years of excellent oral care. Dr. Christopher J. Caputo and Dr. Edward T. Murphy of Periodontal … Read more
Dr. Kyle P. Kokko and Dr. Eric Angermeier of the Hand Institute of Charleston are proud to have partnered with East Cooper Medical and Novant Health to offer area residents the best in hand and wrist care. “One of the main things that attracted me to East Cooper was the autonomy they allowed my partner … Read more