Screening refers to detection before a symptom arises. We screen using mammograms, which are X-ray pictures of the breasts, and they use a small amount of radiation. In mammograms the breasts are flattened between two plates for imaging from the front and side views. This produces the 2D mammograms. Nowadays 3D view is available at…
One can unknowingly weaken their heart over the years by following unhealthy life habits. What could these be? First to come to mind include unhealthy eating, living sedentary lifestyles and smoking. There are some cardiovascular disease risk factors that we inherent, however for the aforementioned ones we can take control and help minimize mainly by…
Every fall many people get on the open enrollment page to browse through the health insurance options, which are still often expensive unless they qualify for aid, and often commit to one. Unfortunately many will mistakenly think they are set for the next year in regards to having good, timely access to health care whenever…
What Are Vaccinations? Vaccinations are not medications; they are not meant to treat diseases. Their purpose is to prevent your child or yourself from getting the disease in the first place. The idea behind immunizations is to activate an antibody response. This essentially “trains” the body’s immune system. Think of a disease as an invading…
The breast milk is a very nutritious supply for the newborn baby. It is full of nutrients as well as key enzymes and proteins that decrease babies’ risks for infections as well as some future potential chronic medical conditions. Breastfeeding protects against acute illnesses such as infections of the gut, (including serious diseases like necrotizing…
Of course it hasn’t been easy. People have been so accustomed to using their insurance cards for every single thing in medicine. So, a hurdle I have had to often overcome is educating people on why this type of healthcare model is so beneficial for everyone. From a financial perspective, starting a clinic with zero…
When dealing with high cholesterol, the most important and effective change to be made is with regards to diet. It was once believed that high cholesterol foods directly contributed to high blood cholesterol levels. This is not necessarily true! Today, we know that high cholesterol foods can often be also rich in saturated fats, which…
Birmingham DPC is unique in that it provides individualized, unrushed medical care while cutting out unnecessary costs, insurance barriers, and long-wait times! In fact, Birmingham DPC members are often able to get a same-day appointment. Members of Birmingham DPC have access to in-person visits, telemedicine calls, email, and texting communication with Dr. Efe, and this…
Annual wellness exams! Just like we have kids go to well child visits annually (or more often), we need to continue these yearly preventive health visits after we become adults. During these preventive clinic visits we will do education and counseling on important items such on nutrition and exercise, tobacco cessation or decrease in excessive…
Meal plans should be individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Meal plans are individualized, but nearly all recommendations follow a few common threads. Read on to learn the basic components of a healthy diabetes diet. 1. Eat healthy meals and snacks regularly throughout the day: Eating regular meals and snacks spread…
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