Do you know someone with multiple sclerosis (MS)? March is MS Awareness Month—a great opportunity to learn more about a disease that affects more than 2.8 million people worldwide.
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Being “Stroke Smart” Could Save Your Life
It’s scary but true: stroke is the third leading cause of death in the State of Maryland. But knowing a few stroke basics could save your life. We asked Aruna Bollineni, M.D., a neurologist with Carroll Health Group Neurology, to share with us the keys to being “stroke smart.”
High Transmissions and Hospitalizations Have Carroll Hospital, Health Department and County Urging Residents to Enjoy Holidays Safely
Due to high COVID-19 transmission and increasing hospitalizations, Carroll Hospital, the Carroll County Health Department, and the Carroll County Board of Commissioners are working together to encourage county residents to take steps to enjoy the holidays safely.
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows back up the esophagus from the stomach, causing irritation. Acid reflux may be a temporary or long-term issue. More serious forms are called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
Depression After Surgery
Often, when patients are told they require surgery, they prepare by considering what needs to happen for their physical needs and recovery. They plan who will help them, they take time off from work, and they determine insurance coverage, household matters and physical needs of recovery. Most do not consider the impact the surgery could have on their mental health.
Easing Arthritis Symptoms
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about a condition that is one of the leading causes of disability in the country.
Pneumonia 101
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. It is the most common complication of the flu in adults and can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages.
Emergency Department or Urgent Care?
When unexpected injury or illness strikes, your first instinct may be to go to the hospital’s emergency department.
Five Health Symptoms Men Should Not Ignore
According to many statistics, a woman’s lifespan often exceeds that of a man’s. This can be attributed to many factors, but one common reason is because women are more likely to visit the doctor sooner if they have a health concern. In other words, some men tend to wait until they are extremely sick or their symptoms are too persistent before seeking medical attention.