Interesting and intriguing articles from your general practitioner and internal medicine doctors at Raleigh Medical Group.
Your appointment was at 3 p.m. It’s now 3:30 and you’re still in the lobby. Waiting. You’ve checked your email. You’ve caught up on text messages. You may even be listening to your favorite podcast to pass the time. And you’re still waiting. Why do doctors take so long? And why is Raleigh Medical Group different? […]
Updated September 2023 What will the 2023-2024 flu season bring? No two flu seasons are alike. Some years are relatively mild, while others result in a pandemic, like the swine flu that wrapped around the globe in 2009. At Raleigh Medical Group, we stay informed about the latest developments as flu season approaches. That’s why […]
Updated: July 2023 While you may have had all your basic vaccinations when you were a child, as an adult, there are still adult vaccination schedules you need to stay healthy and avoid serious health complications. For evidence, just look at the statistics: On average, around 400,000 Americans have experienced flu-related hospitalizations since 2010. During […]
Updated: June 2023 First, some good news: millions of Americans with diabetes can manage the disease and live healthy, strong lives. Through diet, exercise, taking insulin, and working with their doctors, they can avoid some of the diseases for which they are at greater risk. The bad news? If not properly managed, Type 2 diabetes, […]
Updated June 2023 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels, leading to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. This means that blood sugar level maintenance is vital to stay healthy. Managing diabetes can be a difficult and […]
Updated June 2023 Imagine wearing a turtleneck and long pants during the sticky summer heat of August. For millions of Americans with psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, the desire to cover up unsightly red patches outweighs the need for short sleeves and shorts. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term, chronic skin disease […]
Updated January 2022 Think of your body as if it were a car engine: when every piece is running together in perfect harmony, you get optimal performance. Now suppose that one small thing—a gear, a piston, or a gauge—has malfunctioned. Even though the problem may be with a “small” part of the engine, it affects […]
Every three seconds, someone breaks a bone due to osteoporosis, according to information from the International Osteoporosis Foundation. These fractures can be prevented through regular bone density testing. These scans determine your risk of developing osteoporosis and help us decide upon the best course of treatment to ensure your bones remain healthy. What is osteoporosis? Your […]
High blood pressure is often in the spotlight, with articles and physicians warning of its dangers, which can include heart failure and strokes. But what about the opposite extreme? Is it possible for your blood pressure to be too low? Your internal medicine physicians in Raleigh at Raleigh Medical Group want you to know that […]
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are much more than inconvenient and painful—if you don’t get timely treatment, the infection could spread to your kidneys and cause permanent damage. UTIs are very common and one of the conditions we treat as internal medicine doctors in Raleigh. In fact, according to the Urology Care Foundation, UTIs are the second most common type of […]