Sharpening the Focus

Sub-Specializing Makes a Big Impact on Cancer Care Cancer care today is advancing at a rapid pace. As treatment options multiply and research grows, patients benefit most when their doctors aren’t just experts in general oncology but in the specific type of cancer they face. This growing need for sub-specialization, where oncologists dedicate deeper focus … Read more

Dr. Brown is Now Seeing Patients

Retina Consultants of South Carolina Retina Consultants of South Carolina is excited to welcome Jeffrey A. Brown, MD, to its practice. Dr. Brown, who earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completed his ophthalmology residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he served as … Read more

Overcoming Incontinence

Charleston GI offers hope through InterStim Incontinence is an issue that no one ever hopes to face. Loss of bladder or bowel control can be a debilitating struggle, which is why a local Charleston organization offers InterStim, a technological solution that can provide a surprisingly simple fix. Created by Medtronic, InterStim is a device roughly … Read more

Stay Strong, Stay Sharp, Stay Social at The Willows of Easley

Keeping the mind, body and soul actively engaged as we age is one of the keys to a healthier, more fulfilled life. For seniors, a lifestyle that fosters these values can make a significant impact on mental and physical health. At The Willows of Easley, we create a culture that encourages these focal points – … Read more

Combining the Theory and Practice of Medicine: Perry Dermatology

When David Perry, MD, PhD, mused on what his specialty would be as a physician, he was able to take more time than most. The owner and founder of West Ashley’s Perry Dermatology began his journey by enrolling as a PhD student at the Medical University of South Carolina after earning a biochemistry degree at … Read more

Closing the Gap in Health Care

Diabetes affects African Americans more than whites — Dr. Thaddeus Bell aims to change that. While studying at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1972 to 1976, Thaddeus Bell, MD, noticed that the complication rate of diabetes was disproportionately higher for Blacks than for whites. A recent article published by The State Media Company … Read more

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