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Once no more than a distraction during activities such as hiking, kayaking and bonfire-filled nights, mosquitoes are now taking a big bite out of summertime fun. In fact, they have become a source of global concern and diligent surveillance, especially in the Charleston area, where lazy rivers, creeks, swamps and marsh serve as a fertile […]
In South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control offers numerous services to its residents. From health screenings and immunizations to medications and support for lower-income families, the Health Departments in South Carolina are something all residents should be aware of. DHEC’s Lowcountry region serves 1.2 million residents with 20 clinics in 11 counties […]
Stem cells. Just about everyone has heard of them, and many are aware of the great promise they hold for better health and the elimination or cure of everything from damaged tissue to chronic neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. But how much do we really understand about what they are and how […]
Many patients visit a dermatologist for more or less innocuous, non-life-threatening conditions that include eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis and general skin irritation. But an increasing number see their doctor for more serious conditions ranging from actinic keratosis to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and the deadliest skin cancer of them all, melanoma. In fact, […]
Frequent infections, unusual infections or infections that are difficult to clear might seem to be just a frustrating health problem – but they actually may be your body’s way of telling you that your immune system is weak. When your immune system is not up to par, it opens the door for bacteria, viruses and […]
Each year, parents of more than 15,000 children will hear the words, “Your child has cancer.” “We went through the regular barrage of tests that every parent goes through when their child is complaining of something that seems unexplainable,” Burke said. “At one point, our pediatrician had ruled out cancer so I thought we were […]