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Weekend Doctor: Know signs of stroke to allow prompt recovery

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 23, 2022

By Islam Gomaa, MD
Emergency Medicine, Blanchard Valley Hospital

You may have heard the phrase “time is muscle,” which refers to being evaluated quickly for a heart attack in order to use a catheter to open a blocked blood vessel and prevent heart damage. Likewise, the same principle applies in the case of a stroke.

Strokes are caused by a blockage of an artery carrying oxygen to the brain. Prompt evaluation in many cases leads to the use of a thrombolytic or clot buster to open the blockage. The restoration of blood flow can allow prompt recovery of function of the brain and prevent permanent damage, paralysis or function.

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Weekend Doctor: Diabetic foot infections

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 16, 2022

By Lance Johnson, DPM
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is an epidemic that results in numerous complications, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. Diabetes occurs when your body is not able to process and use glucose (sugar) from food. This results in too much glucose accumulating in your blood stream. This can have negative effects on many different organs and parts off your body. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System to host virtual “Live & Learn”

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 11, 2022

A virtual presentation of the Blanchard Valley Health System “Live & Learn” educational series will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, addressing the importance of annual exams for women. The presentation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and can be viewed by tuning into the BVHS corporate Facebook page. 

William Kose, MD, vice president of special projects at BVHS, will host this event with special guest Crystal McGrain, APRN-CNP, a nurse practitioner with Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology. The presentation will discuss the health benefits of annual exams for women of all ages.

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Weekend Doctor: Repetitive use golf injuries

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 2, 2022

By Shaun Coffman, PT, DPT, OCS
Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Nationwide Children’s Hospital*

Whether you and your child play golf to relax on the weekends or to be competitive, a risk of injury exists just like in other sports. It is important to take precautions against getting hurt and to seek medical attention in the case of injury.

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Weekend Doctor: Penicillin allergy

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 25, 2022

By Maria Slack, MD
Allergy and Immunology Specialists of Northwest Ohio

Do you have a penicillin allergy? Even if you were allergic, you may not be any longer!

With the cold and flu seasons come frequent trips to the doctor’s office. For some, treatment with an antibiotic is needed and having an antibiotic allergy can really limit a person’s options, causing providers to treat with less safe, less effective and more costly antibiotics.

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Weekend Doctor: Monkeypox

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 11, 2022

By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects – Blanchard Valley Health System

Just when we think we are turning the corner on COVID-19, despite its numerous variants, another infection is causing headlines. Monkeypox … what is it? Where did it come from? How does it spread? Do I need to be worried?

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