Macular Edema Leads To Diabetic Retinopathy

Complications from elevated blood sugar can damage retinas and threaten vision.

By Patti DiPanfilo | on May 02, 2022

Nancy* knew as far back as high school that she wanted to work in the medical field, specifically as a nurse. Ultimately, Nancy spent more than 30 years as a registered nurse specializing in critical care. “I managed a couple of intensive care units and served as a site administrator, but mostly I did critical care,” recounts Nancy, 62. “The […]

Reviving Smiles: Restoring Dental Implants and Dentures

Dr. Richard Leong Jr.'s expertise in dental implant repairs and restoration

By Roy Cummings | on May 02, 2022

Like so many people, David Beeman grew up wanting to see the world. To scratch the itch, he did what his father did and joined the Navy. Now 64, David considers that the best decision he ever made. “What a great experience,” David enthuses. “I saw it all. I went to Spain, Iceland and Norway just to name a few […]

A Lesson On Lupus

By Patti DiPanfilo | on May 02, 2022

May is National Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which your immune system, your body’s natural defense against infection and disease, becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissue. Lupus can cause inflammation and pain in just about any area of your body, including your skin, joints, lungs, kidneys, blood and heart. Lupus can range in severity from […]