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The Healthy Reads Blog is your source for insights into medical trends, concierge medicine, primary care, wellness, and more.

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Medical Perspectives | Lifestyle & Wellness | Concierge Medicine

By: Melissa Gifford
August 14th, 2023

So, you haven’t been to the doctor in years. No worries, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that nearly a third of Americans don’t have a primary care physician and about 20% of people haven’t been to a doctor in more than five years.

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By: Robert Cross, M.D.
December 14th, 2022

Often, sinus infections are treated with antibiotics. However, your doctor will determine the best treatment based on the root cause of your sinus infection. If antibiotics are prescribed, you may want to know how long it will be before you start to experience relief from symptoms.

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By: Robert Cross, M.D.
April 2nd, 2021

One of your most important senses is your vision. It gives you the ability to be independent and self-sufficient. Your quality of life can be greatly affected if you were to lose your vision, even partially.

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Medical Perspectives | Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

Whether you’ve just started a couch-to-5K running program or you’re a seasoned marathoner, you’re probably no stranger to aches and pains in your legs and knees as you grow muscle and improve your stamina. But how do you know if the pain is normal or part of a bigger issue? Ahat does it mean if you have pain behind your knee when you run?

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Medical Perspectives | Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap

By: Steve E. Bishop, M.D.
October 29th, 2020

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And in recognition of this topic's importance, we hosted A PMD Conversation: Breast Cancer with Dr. Steven Bishop, Dr. Tamara Sobel, and Dr. Susan Scharpf. Over about 25 minutes, they discussed numerous topics related to breast cancer, including prevention, screening, treatment, and what they discuss with their patients regarding breast cancer. Watch the full conversation below, and read on for a transcript.

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Medical Perspectives | COVID-19

By: David Pong, M.D.
May 27th, 2020

Cleaning has been a huge focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. It starts with washing your hands, but it also stretches beyond that. How do you reduce the risk, as best as possible, of bringing the active virus into your home or environment?

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Medical Perspectives | COVID-19

By: David Pong, M.D.
May 20th, 2020

The symptoms of COVID-19 are well known. Cough, fever, chills, headache, and chest pressure that can lead to shortness of breath. Some people have G.I. issues such as an upset stomach of diarrhea. Some people notice a loss of smell. And we're still learning more.

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Medical Perspectives | COVID-19

By: David Pong, M.D.
May 13th, 2020

Masks are important tools in stopping the spread of COVID-19. How do they work? Why should you wear one? What are the different types of masks? And how often should you wash your mask? Watch the video below for answers to these questions and read on for a recap.

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By: James F. Bampton, M.D.
August 29th, 2019

When it comes to most any activity involving needles, you are not going to get a lot of hands shooting into the air to volunteer. But, those who have experienced the benefits of dry needling therapy swear by it, and it’s not hard to see why. The technique offers nearly immediate relief from muscular pain with mild, if any, side effects.

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By: David Pong, M.D.
February 11th, 2019

A recent study published by the American Heart Association reports that 48% of American adults have some form of heart disease. Because serious heart conditions can be present without symptoms, a significant number of the population could be completely unaware of poor cardiovascular health or their risk of developing life-threatening disease. Often, the best way to find out about current health and potential risk is through advanced cardiovascular screening.

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By: Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D.
July 5th, 2018

When you have insomnia, each day and each night can feel like an uphill battle. Scientists are getting closer to unlocking the secrets of what sleep does for our brains, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions. What we do know is that sleep is a biological necessity. Sleep deprivation has been linked to increased risk of developing a number of serious health problems, such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, and your ability to learn and retain new information may be impaired.

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Medical Perspectives | Lifestyle & Wellness

By: Virginia Kladder, M.D.
April 27th, 2018

A lot of health and wellness articles you see online or in magazines can reel you in with a headline promising the “Top 10 things you didn’t know” -- only to deliver “9 things you already knew”. This is an especially common experience for those of you who pay attention to your health, generally eat well and make time for the gym. If that sounds like you, and you’re interested taking your health and wellness to the next level, this article won’t disappoint.

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Medical Perspectives | Lifestyle & Wellness

By: Mark Petrizzi, M.D.
April 3rd, 2018

Gluten sensitivity, peanut allergies, lactose intolerance—we encounter phrases and buzzwords like these every day, but what do they mean exactly? It's time to demystify food allergies vs sensitivities vs intolerance.

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By: Virginia Kladder, M.D.
February 27th, 2018

Shingrix, the new vaccine from GSK is now available for prevention of herpes zoster (also known as shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), the most common complication from shingles. The vaccine is delivered in two doses with the second shot taking place two to six months following the first. For more information about shingles, chickenpox, and how vaccination works, click here to read a related article from our own Dr. Mark Petrizzi.

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By: Charleen McManus, Membership
February 27th, 2018

Shingles is a disease that most people have heard of, but many people can't easily say what it is. We sat down with Dr. Mark Petrizzi from our Richmond office for a shingles Q&A, including whether you should get the new shingles vaccine.

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Medical Perspectives | Concierge Medicine | Executive Health

By: Mark Petrizzi, M.D.
February 8th, 2018

Why Cardiovascular Screening Is Important According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. The CDC website goes on to note: "About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that's 1 in every 4 deaths."

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By: PartnerMD
December 13th, 2017

The science around cholesterol and what we know about how it interacts with populations and individuals has evolved. As we learn more about these complex systems and relationships, the guidance shared by medical professionals and the media hype surrounding it can appear contradictory and cause confusion.

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By: Mark Petrizzi, M.D.
August 16th, 2017

One of our PartnerMD offices is located in the lovely and historic Richmond, Virginia. The city is known for its vibrant culture, history … and seasonal allergies? According to a report by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, Richmond tops the list as America’s “sneeziest and wheeziest” city. Seasonal allergies plague the entire East Coast though.

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Medical Perspectives | Lifestyle & Wellness

By: Leon Spiers, M.D.
June 28th, 2017

Hives, rash, swelling and even anaphylactic shock. Food allergies can range in severity from mild intolerance to a life threatening reaction. But did you know that food allergies may also play a role in weight gain?

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By: Joy Rowe, M.D.
June 7th, 2017

When you suffer from allergy symptoms, the last thing you want is a lengthy wait for a diagnosis. Just as your primary care physician can help you, PartnerMD will help you manage your allergies but without the wait.