Internal medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of all adults who are chronically ill, or the care of those who are healthy. The difference between a family doctor and an internist, is that internists will generally only treat adults, whereas a family medicine doctor will cover the whole family, including children. An internist is a doctor who has completed a three-year internal medicine residency, following medical school. During their academic ... [Read More]
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What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
No need to “stress” about getting a nuclear stress test. Your heart health is extremely important. If your heart isn’t functioning properly, not only does your quality of life suffer, your life itself becomes at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, about 610,000 people die of heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) every year. This means one in every four deaths are due to heart disease. Early action is crucial for preventing death ... [Read More]
Stress and Hypertension: Is there a connection?
How often have you heard someone complain that they were so mad that their blood pressure was going up? While there is still not much direct evidence that proves stress causes high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, it can have a profound effect on its development. How Stress Effects Blood Pressure Studies show that stress can raise blood pressure, and that repeated blood pressure elevation can lead to a condition known as hypertension. Also, chronic stress stimulates the nervous system to ... [Read More]
Why Your Primary Care Center Should Be Patient Driven
How often have you had to see your primary care physician when you’re feeling awful, but have to sit in a waiting room for an hour or more past your appointment time? Or, have you called for test results, only to be passed around from one staff member to another, with no one seeming to find what you are calling about? Or, even more frustrating, you begin a course of care with your primary care physician, who prescribes a specific treatment. On your return visit, your physician is not available, ... [Read More]
Program Spotlight: Weight Loss Program at SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation
While the general concept of “calories in, calories out” makes sense to most people, life can get in the way of our diet plans, wreaking havoc on both our health and self-esteem. Reputable sources such as Mayoclinic.org acknowledge the connection between mood and food, stating that “the hassles of daily life can trigger negative emotions that lead to emotional eating and disrupt your weight-loss efforts.” Whether you have cravings you can’t seem to kick, a lack of time, or a genetic issue ... [Read More]
