As a physician overseeing a stroke and neurological practice, staffing is an issue that will come up from time to time. It's smart to investigate the possibility of using locum tenens physicians from time to time. Locum tenens, which stands for "hold a place" in the Latin language, is the term used for those who do contract work and can step in for you or other doctors for short periods of time.
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Between working a full-time job and tending to your responsibilities at home, it seems like you don't have much time for anything else. When you're that busy, it is easy to neglect regular visits to the dermatologist. However, some skin issues can't be treated with over-the-counter products and require assistance from a professional.
Here are several good reasons to see a dermatologist.
You Have a Mole That Has Changed Shape or Size
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If you have allergies, you may experience upper respiratory symptoms as well as dermal, or skin, symptoms. While these are the most common symptoms of an allergic reaction, you may also experience gastrointestinal symptoms, headaches, and even airway obstruction. If your primary care physician diagnoses you with allergies, he or she may refer you to an allergist for allergy testing. Before your allergies can be effectively treated, the offending allergen needs to be determined.
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Cancer is not something anyone wants to talk about, but without proper understanding and communication, you may not be following through on preventative measures that can save your life. While it may be surprising to learn, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 191,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2020, so you need to understand the importance of screenings. With this guide, you will learn a few key facts about prostate cancer screenings.
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When you have diabetes, then chances are that you will acquire foot problems. One common diabetic foot problem is a condition called hammer toes. This issue often causes pain and discomfort and may make walking difficult. Fortunately, there are things you can do to lessen your chance of hammer toes and most other diabetes-related foot problems.
What Are Hammer Toes?
Hammer toes is a condition where one or more of your toes stays in a contracted position.
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