Mark Kestner

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Mark Kestner

Many health concerns are easily solved. In these cases, medical care is straightforward and is usually effective, no matter where the care is provided. If any provider writes the right prescription, the patient will probably respond well. Some problems are self-limited. They will resolve on their own due to the innate healing ability in our bodies. However, problems that result in chronic, persistent or recurring pain can be difficult to solve. Pain is an intriguing subject.

3 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Mark Kestner

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are diagnosed with dementia. Approximately 10 million new cases are diagnosed each year. Although medical research continues to chip away at determining a cause, as yet the condition is still largely mysterious. Dementia can fall into multiple categories. Some cases of dementia are linked to various medical conditions that can cause damage to brain cells. Most cases are linked to Alzheimer’s.

2 months ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Mark Kestner

You may have heard that the Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new pain drug. This is huge news because it has been more than 20 years since a new non-opioid drug was approved for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. This new drug is approved for use in treating acute pain, not chronic pain. For now, it is approved for prescription use only. Although not widely available at this point, it will soon be an option for prescribing.

Dec 5, 2024 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Mark Kestner

While researching the occurrence of neck injuries related to head injuries recently, I came across a study that surprised me. The study involved detailed examination of patients that had experienced head injuries but were not diagnosed with a neck injury. Close examination by experts later revealed practically all patients with a head injury also had significant neck injuries that were not caught during routine evaluations.

Nov 27, 2024 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Mark Kestner

In most physical examination routines, there are certain specific tests that doctors will perform to get a general idea of the overall health of a patient. Certainly, readers will all be familiar with the stethoscope, the blood pressure cuff and the reflex hammer. Checking heart, lungs, eyes, and ears are all routine. One of the more interesting tests that may be performed is the assessment of muscle strength.