Posts Tagged ‘IMG’
Fitness Enthusiasts: How to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Whether you favor the treadmill, the streets, or the trails, make sure your enthusiasm doesn’t outstrip your abilities. Launching into a workout routine without proper preparation can often put you at risk for overuse injuries such as stress fractures and muscle tears. Jessica Wertz, DO, a family and sports medicine physician at Inova Sports Medicine,…
Read MoreAllergies in Youth Athletics
Danny Nguyen, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He practices at Inova Medical Group’s primary care practice at the Inova HealthPlex in Ashburn, VA. He has special interests in pediatric and adolescent health, athletic injuries, diabetes management, and preventive medicine. With the springtime and outdoor athletic season in full swing, you may be…
Read MoreInova Dermatologist Brings Melanoma Awareness to Capitol Hill
Suraj S. Venna, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has a special interest in the prevention, detection and treatment of melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in 5 Americans will be…
Read MoreNo Excuses: Here’s Why You Should See Your Primary Care Doctor Every Year
Danny Nguyen, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He practices at Inova Medical Group’s primary care practice at the Inova HealthPlex in Ashburn, VA. If you haven’t been to see your primary care doctor for a while, you’re not alone. Before I went to medical school, even I was sometimes lax…
Read MoreCare for Yourself to Care Well for Others: 8 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Erica N. Campbell, MD, is board certified in family medicine and has fellowship training in geriatric medicine. She is a member of Inova Medical Group’s Advanced Illness and Geriatrics section. She has a special interest in senior medicine, senior mental health disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and preventive disease care. If you’re caring for an aging…
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Pulmonary Hypertension is Serious. Learn to Spot the Signs.
Oksana A. Shlobin, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group board certified in pulmonary disease. She is director of education for the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and co-director of the Inova Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Read Dr. Shlobin’s profile. Today, May 5, is World Pulmonary Hypertension Day.…
Read MorePeace of Mind: Why You Need an Advance Healthcare Directive
Denise T. Mohess, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group and is medical director for Inova’s Advanced Illness and Geriatric Program. She is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Read Dr. Mohess’s profile. If you’re like most people, you have opinions about how you’d like to be cared…
Read MoreColon Cancer in Young Adults: Know Your Risk
Timothy L. Cannon, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group board certified in medical oncology and hematology. He has a special interest in managing of gastrointestinal cancers. Read Dr. Cannon’s profile. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and I always applaud efforts to raise awareness of this disease – the fourth most common cancer…
Read MoreStanding Tall: Treatment Options for Scoliosis in Children
Brian J. McHugh, MD, is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in orthopedics and neurosurgery. As a neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal deformities, I want to help patients and their families understand their options for treating scoliosis. On March 14, I’ll be discussing treatment options for scoliosis in children as part of Inova’s free “Ask…
Read MoreWomen: Take note of heart attack risk factors and symptoms
Women, Have a Heart February is American Heart Month. Ladies, to celebrate the occasion, make healthy life choices and pay close attention to heart attack risk factors and symptoms. Heart Disease Risk Factors Several traditional risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, family history and age, affect both women and men, but…
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