Your Health Connection Spring 2010

SPRING/SUMMER 2010

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INSIDE THIS ISSUECenter for Allergy & Asthma ...........7

Crossroads Podiatry .......................2

MedaPhase Inc. .............................5

Radiation Oncology Services ..........4

Tanner Medical Group ....................3

The Summit Healthplex ..................6

University of West Georgia .............7

West Georgia GastroenterologyAssociates, P.C. ..............................8

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Health experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from upper respira-tory tract symptoms that are allergic

reactions to airborne allergens. Pollen allergy, commonly called hay fever, is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States.

Worldwide, airborne allergens cause the most problems for people with allergies. The respira-tory symptoms of asthma, which affect approxi-mately 11 million Americans, are often provoked by airborne allergens.

Overall, allergic diseases are among the ma-jor causes of illness and disability in the United States, affecting as many as 40 to 50 million Americans.

What is an allergy?An allergy is a specific reaction of the body’s im-mune system to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one substance.

Types of allergens that cause allergic reactions include pollens, house dust mites, mold spores, food, latex rubber, insect venom and medicines.

The signs and symptoms of airborne allergies are familiar to many.

■ Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose

■ Coughing and postnasal drip

■ Itching eyes, nose and throat

■ Watering eyes

■ Conjunctivitis

■ “Allergic shiners” (dark circles under the eyes)

PreventionComplete avoidance of allergenic pollen or mold means moving to a place where the offend-ing substance does not grow or where it is not present in the air. But because relocating is not always a reliable solution, there are other ways to reduce exposure to offending pollens.

■ Remain indoors with the windows closed in the morning when the outdoor pollen levels are highest.

■ Wear a face mask designed to filter pollen out of the air if you must work outdoors.

■ Take your vacation at the height of the expect-ed pollinating period and choose a location where such exposure would be minimal – like vacationing at the seashore or on a cruise.

If you have a dust mite allergy, pay careful attention to dust-proofing your bedroom. Wall-

to-wall carpet, blinds, feather pillows and closets full of clothes can trap dust and make dust con-trol nearly impossible.

Pets, chemicals and air conditioners / filters are other sources of allergens which may need to be addressed in your home.

MedicinesIf you cannot adequately avoid airborne aller-gens, your symptoms can be controlled by medi-cines. You can buy medicines without a prescrip-tion that can relieve allergy symptoms.

Your health care provider can prescribe anti-histamines and topical nasal steroids if the over-the-counter medicines do not provide the relief or cause unwanted side effects such as sleepi-ness.

Another available treatment is immunother-apy, or a series of allergy shots, which gives you a chance of reducing allergy symptoms over a longer period of time. Immunotherapy involves subcutaneous (under the skin) injections of in-creasing concentrations of the allergen(s) to which you are sensitive.

– National Institutes of Health

Spring means flowers in full bloom and allergies in high gear

Sneezing is not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an allegic reaction to something in the air.

Is it an allergy or a cold?There is no good way to tell the difference between allergy symp-toms of runny nose, coughing, sneezing and cold symptoms. Al-lergy symptoms, however, may last longer than cold symptoms. Any-one who has any respiratory ill-ness that lasts longer than a week or two should consult a health-care provider.

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Better treatments, early diagno-sis and mammogram screen-

ings have dramatically slowed breast cancer, but experts said the focus should now shift to chang-ing behaviors like diet and physical activity.

“What can be achieved with screening has been achieved. We can’t do much more,” said Carlo La Vecchia, head of epidemiology at the University of Milan. “It’s time to move to other things.”

La Vecchia spoke during a re-search conference in Barcelona last month and cited figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Those figures estimate that 25 to 30 percent of breast cancer cases could be avoided if women were thinner and exercised more. The agency is part of the World Health Organization.

His comments are in line with recent health advice that lifestyle changes in areas such as smoking, diet, exercise and sun exposure can play a significant role in risk for several cancers.

Dr. Raul G. Zunzunegui, who is a member of the Comprehensive Breast Care Center team with Tan-ner Medical Group in Carrollton, says don’t discount the role genetics plays in breast cancer risk and that younger women should remain cognizant of it.

“Family history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives (mother or sister) carries the most weight for risk,” says Zunzunegui. “The risk is further increased if first-degree relatives had breast cancer in the pre-menopausal years (under 50). If there is a family history in wom-en under 50, young women should be familiar and comfortable with self-breast exams and have annual

exams by their primary care doctor or gynecologist.”

Zunzunegui also agrees with La Vecchia and other experts on the effects lifestyle changes have on breast cancer.

“Whether there is a family histo-ry risk or not, women should learn about the risk factors they can con-trol to decrease breast cancer risk,” Zunzunegui says. “Maintaining a

healthy weight, a diet low in fats

and limiting alcohol consumption are habits that are good for breast health.”

Breast cancer is the most com-mon cancer in women. The Unit-ed States last year saw more than 190,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths.

The American Cancer Society web site says the connection be-tween weight and cancer risk is complex. It says risk appears to in-crease for women who gain weight as adults, but not for women who have been overweight since child-hood. The cancer society recom-mends 45 to 60 minutes of physical activity five or more days a week to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

– The Associated Press contributed to this story

Up to a third of breast cancers could

be avoidedLess eating and more exercise are two

lifestyle factors which could reduce risk; genetics remain as another factor.

Located less than 25 miles from Newnan, Comprehensive Breast Care Center in Carrollton offers the closest, most expert care for diagnosing and treating breast cancer.

At Comprehensive Breast Care Center, the primary focus is breast health and the evaluation and treatment of breast disease. You will receive specialized care and prompt answers to your questions in our compassionate environment, as well as access to the state-of-the-art diagnostic resources and advanced treatments available through Tanner Health System and Tanner’s Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center.

The staff is specially trained to provide essential diagnostic tests, such as in-office breast biopsies with ultrasound, as well as surgical treatment for breast cancer.

The patient care team at Comprehensive Breast Care Center is led by Raul G. Zunzunegui, MD, who is:

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When faced with breast cancer, where will you turn?

Comprehensive Breast Care Center157 Clinic Avenue, Suite 302-A

Carrollton, GA 30117 Phone: 770.812.5886

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The United States last year saw more than 190,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths.


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Our Providers:

John Arledge, M.D.Dr. Arledge is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S. degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of South Florida. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is also a Flight Surgeon rank of Major in the Georgia Air National Guard Savannah. Dr. Arledge joined West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in September 2008.

Elizabeth Scholl, PA-CMrs. Scholl is a graduate of University of Scranton with a B.S. degree in Biology and a Masters degree in Biochemistry. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She has been with West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates since 2002.

Howard Seeman, M.D.Dr. Seeman is a graduate of Columbia University and Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Mary’s Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine and a fellowship at Griffin Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospital Program. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Seeman has been in private practice in Carrollton since 1991. He specializes in esophageal reflux and colon cancer screenings.

Thelma Lucas, M.D.Dr. Lucas is a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana and The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. She completed her residency and fellowship at The University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics. Prior to joining West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in 2007, Dr. Lucas served as Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and at Rush University Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She specializes in Diseases of the Liver.

Please call 770-251-5559 to schedule an appointment.

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(EGD)• Esophageal Manometry• Bravo pH Probe• Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)• Hemorrhoid Banding• ERCP

Providing Complete Gastrointestinal Care

We specialize in Colon Cancer screening and in the diagnosis and the treatment of :

Reflux and Heartburn • Stomach and Digestive Disorders • Crohn’s and Colitis • Hemorrhoids • Hepatitis • Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder Diseases

58 Hospital RoadMOB Suite 204Newnan, GA 30263770-251-5559 phone770-251-5022 fax

Our Providers:

John Arledge, M.D.Dr. Arledge is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S. degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of South Florida. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is also a Flight Surgeon rank of Major in the Georgia Air National Guard Savannah. Dr. Arledge joined West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in September 2008.

Elizabeth Scholl, PA-CMrs. Scholl is a graduate of University of Scranton with a B.S. degree in Biology and a Masters degree in Biochemistry. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She has been with West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates since 2002.

Howard Seeman, M.D.Dr. Seeman is a graduate of Columbia University and Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Mary’s Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine and a fellowship at Griffin Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospital Program. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Seeman has been in private practice in Carrollton since 1991. He specializes in esophageal reflux and colon cancer screenings.

Thelma Lucas, M.D.Dr. Lucas is a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana and The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. She completed her residency and fellowship at The University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics. Prior to joining West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates in 2007, Dr. Lucas served as Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and at Rush University Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She specializes in Diseases of the Liver.

Please call 770-251-5559 to schedule an appointment.

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Just follow a simple rule – be kind to your feet. Think about

it, years and years of wear and tear can be downright hard on your feet.

It can lead to disease and bad circulation. And foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and nerve or circulatory disorders.

One way to practice good foot care is to check your feet often or have a family member check them. If you discover a problem, your family doctor can help or you can see a podiatrist (doctor who treats feet).

Another easy step to take is remembering to always put your feet up when you are sitting down. This helps to keep blood moving to your feet, as does stretching, walking or having a gentle foot massage.

Avoid pressure from shoes which don’t fit right. Also, sitting and / or crossing your legs for too long can create circulation issues down the road.

Though practicing good foot health helps reduce the risk of many foot ailments, some common problems can still occur.

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot, is one of those problems which can arise. The infections happen because our feet are in shoes most of time. Shoes are warm, dark and moist – a perfect place for fungus to grow.

Other common ailments in-clude dry skin, corns and calluses, warts, bunions, ingrown toenails, hammertoe, and spurs. Swollen feet may be an indicator of more serious health problems.

Just remember... good foot health can help pave the path to overall good health.

In many cases, good health starts

with your feetIt’s always important to put your best foot forward and your body

will thank you later.

■ Your shoe size may change as you age so always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day when your feet are largest.

■ Most of us have one foot that is slightly larger than the other. Fit your shoe to the larger foot.

■ Don’t buy shoes without first trying them on and be sure

to walk in the shoes to make sure they feel right. Also, don’t buy shoes which feel too tight and hope they will stretch.

■ Stand up when trying on shoes. You need about 1/2 inch between your toes and the end of the shoe.

■ Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.

Make sure the shoe fitsWhen buying new shoes, follow the guidelines below to make sure you get the perfect fit which can prevent many foot problems later:

Many people believe in making a strong first impression, particularly when it comes to business, social in-teraction or even dating.

But what happens when a skin issue – such as a blemish or an in-flammed red patch – is visible for everyone to see? Panic and/or em-barrassment usually sets in.

More than 5 million adults in the United States are faced with this dilemma or one similar to it each and every day. These adults have a chronic skin disease called psoriasis, which causes scaling and inflamma-tion.

In its typical form, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red (inflammed) skin covered with silvery scales. These patches, which are sometimes referred to as plaques, usually itch or feel sore. Most often, the patches occur on the elbows, knees, parts of the leg, scalp, lower back, face, palms and soles of the feet. But in reality, they can occur anywhere on the body.

Individuals may experience sig-nificant physical discomfort and some disability. Itching and pain can interfere with basic functions such as self-care, walking and sleep.

Psoriasis is driven by the immune system, especially involving a type of white blood cell called a ‘T’ cell. Normally, T cells help protect the body against infection and diseases. In the case of psoriasis, T cells are put into action by mistake and be-come so active they trigger other immune responses which leads to inflammation and rapid turnover of skin cells.

Doctors generally treat psoriasis in steps based on severity, size of the area involved and the patient’s re-sponse to earlier treatments or a ‘1-2-3’ approach. In step 1, medicines are applied to the skin. Step 2 uses light treatments (phototherapy). And step 3 involves taking medi-cines by mouth or injection.


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Dr. Mark Ling is conducting a research study testing an investigational topical medication. If you or your child are between the age of 12 and 40 and have facial acne, you may qualify for this study. All offi ce visits and study drug are provided at no charge and participants may be eligible for reimbursement for time and travel.

Not Another Pimple!

MedaPhase, Inc. was founded by Dr. Mark Ling to research new treatments for skin disease. Dr. Ling is former Director of Dermatology Clinical Research at Emory University. He trained at Harvard and Duke and is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. MedaPhase is in Newnan and

serves the southern Atlanta region.

Dr. Mark Ling is conducting a research study

testing an investigational medication for chronic

plaque psoriasis. If you are 18-70 years of age

and have at least 10% of your body surface area

covered with psoriasis you may be eligible.

Study medication, study-related offi ce visits,

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Do you have Psoriasis?

Is A Toenail Fungus Infection preventing you from wearing sandals?

Toenail fungus infection (“ony-chomycosis”) is an extremely common infection of the nails by fungus. The infection is stubborn, diffi cult to treat, and results in unsightly and often painful toenails. Treatments are often slow, time-consuming and far from 100% effective.If you have this diffi cult to treat condition you may be eligible to participate in a re-

search study conducted by Dr. Mark Ling, testing a topical investigational medication for the treatment of toenail fungus infection. All study visits and study medication are provided at no cost to you and qualifi ed partici-pants may be eligible for compensation for time and travel.

Acne seems to break out at the worst of times. For the typical teenager, it can be a constant battle trying to control the breakouts. They’ve tried every available over-the-counter remedy, and still keep getting pimples.

If interested, please contact the research staff at 770-252-6900.


Healthcare occupations are a thing of the future

If ever there was a buzz word in today’s health circles, most people would likely point to the word – cancer.

The disease hits families near and far on a daily basis. The mere under-standing of the treatment of killing cancer and its cells plays a vital role in a person’s pysche when faced with that daunting task.

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment which uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and stop them from spreading. At low doses, radiation is used as an x-ray to see inside your body and take pic-tures, such as x-rays of your teeth or broken bones. The radiation used in cancer treatment works in much the same way, except that it is given at higher doses.

Two forms of radiation therapy can be given – external beam (when a machine outside your body aims radiation at cancer cells) or internal (when radiation is put inside your body, in or near the cancer cells). Sometimes, it is necessary for people to get both forms of the therapy.

Most people with cancer need ra-diation therapy. In fact, about 60 percent of people with cancer take radiation therapy to battle the dis-ease and in some cases, is the only cancer treatment needed.

What the radiation does – when given in high doses – is kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. The ther-apy can be used to treat cancer and / or reduce symptoms (such as reduc-ing sizes of tumors to reduce pain and pressure).

The therapy does not kill cancer cells immediately. It takes days or weeks of treatment before cancer cells begin to die. Then, cancer cells keep dying for weeks or months af-ter radiation therapy ends, too.

Radiation not only kills or slows the cancer cells, but it can also affect nearby healthy cells. However, the healthy cells almost always recover after treatment is over.

The therapy does not hurt while it is being given, but the side effects that people may get from the treatment can cause pain and discomfort. – cancer.gov

Understanding radiation therapy

60 percent of people with cancer take radiation therapy to battle the disease.

Everyone has seen those television commercials spotlighting the dread-ed “acid reflux” and those products to get rid of it.

Acid reflux – also known as gas-troesophageal reflux (GER) – occurs when the lower esophageal sphinc-ter opens spontaneously for varying amounts of time and doesn’t close properly. It then causes digestive juices – called acids – to rise up into the esophagus (the tube which con-nects the mouth to the stomach).

When acid reflux occurs, food

or fluid can be tasted in the back of the mouth. And when refluxed acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it may cause a burning sensation in the chest or throat typically called heartburn or acid indigestion.

Occasional acid reflux is com-mon. Persistent reflux that occurs more than twice a week is consid-ered gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and can lead to more seri-ous health problems. People of all ages can have GERD.

The main symptom of GERD in

adults is frequent heartburn. Many children under 12 years of age with GERD do not have heartburn. In-stead, they may experience a dry cough, asthma symptoms or trouble swallowing.

Some factors which may con-tribute to GERD in adults are anatomical abnormalities such as a haital hernia, obesity, pregnancy and smoking. Common foods which can worsen reflux symptoms include citrus fruits, chocolate, drinks with caffeine or alcohol, fatty and fried

foods, garlic and onions, mint fla-vorings, spicy foods and tomato-based foods.

Experts advise to see your health-care provider if you have had symp-toms of GERD and have been using antacids or other over-the-counter reflux medications for more than two weeks. And depending on the severity, treatment may involve life-style changes like eating small, fre-quent meals or raising the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches, medications or surgery.

Occasional ‘acid reflux’ is common, but its persistence can lead to other health problemsSee your health-care provider if you have had symptoms and have been using antacids

or other over-the-counter reflux medications for more than two weeks.

When you look at the 20 fastest-growing occupations, one industry stands alone – healthcare.

The U.S. Department of Labor statistics indicate that between the years 2008 and 2018, healthcare will generate 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs. Those jobs are more than any other industry and will largely be in response to the rapid growth of the elderly popu-lation.

Healthcare provided 14.3 mil-lion jobs for wage and salary work-ers in 2008. According to the above Labor report, 10 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations are healthcare related.

The largest segment of the healthcare industry is RNs (regis-tered nurses) with about 2.6 mil-lion jobs. Projected employment numbers for RNs in 2018 are 3.2 million jobs according to the Dept. of Labor.

In Coweta County, students wanting to become registered nurses can look no further than the University of West Georgia Newnan Center. The center of-fers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

The UWG School of Nursing,

which is based in Carrollton, is also the only provider in northwest Georgia which offers both BSN and MSN nursing education. Plus, UWG offers a RN-BSN degree.

The BSN degree is fast-becom-ing a requirement or preference for jobs at large employers such as Te-net Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Catholic Healthcare and others. The job titles cited as requiring or preferring the BSN include case manager, clinical care coordinator, nurse manager, infection control nurse, quality improvement coor-dinator and patient care manager.

A story in the Dec. 2009 issue of U.S. News and World Report also points out other lesser-known healthcare occupations will increase. The story refers to under-the-radar careers such as X-ray technician, lab technician or physical therapist as-sistant as appealing careers due to less schooling. Other promising postions will be at the intersec-tion of healthcare and education – school psychologist and medical and public-health social worker.

And at a time when jobs are scarce, healthcare is the star of the future.



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