A Copay Is Not a Tip
For most people gone are the days in which they go to the doctor using their insurance—and that’s the end of that. Today, despite having… Read More
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Don’t Go Blind from Glaucoma!
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye where by increased pressure in the eyeball results in damage to optic nerve (the main nerve of the… Read More
Not All “Scars” Are Scars
Many people with dark skin come to the dermatologist complaining of “scars” referring to dark spots they may have on their skin. These dark marks… Read More
Got Hair Loss?
Hair loss, or alopecia, although not life-threatening, is distressing to most people. Aside from the affect on our appearance, we may worry that it may… Read More
7 Ways to Make Best Use of Your Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dermatologists make up about 2% of all doctors in the country. With all the fascination with cosmetic dermatology, sometimes patients, and even other doctors, fail… Read More
Silent Reflux
The acidic environment of the stomach is necessary for digestion. Whenever we eat food, this activates the stomach to produce acid and digestive enzymes to… Read More
5 Things Women Should Know to Prepare Themselves for Menopause
Greetings! It’s Dr. Dawne, Chicago’s own Board-certified Ob/Gyn. My mission is to empower women of all ages with pertinent medical knowledge and proactive reproductive health information… Read More
How to Ditch the Mommy Burnout
Burnout is defined as physical and emotional exhaustion caused by chronic stress. There are three components of burnout: Exhaustion – physical, emotional, and mental fatigue such… Read More
What Does My Hemoglobin A1C Mean?
The hemoglobin a1c is the % of hemoglobin (the protein in your red blood cells) that is “glycosylated” or “glycated:” meaning covered with sugar. A1c… Read More
Do You Actually Have Sciatica?
The term “Sciatica” is often misunderstood. Some people use this term to describe any kind of radiating back pain. However, as the name suggests, it… Read More
