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Health related questions answered by our local doctors and healthcare professionals
Should I get pet insurance for my pet?
Yes, getting pet insurance for your pet is a smart decision. Veterinary care has become more advanced, and while this is great for pets, it also means higher costs for treatments, especially in cases of serious illnesses or emergencies. Insurance can help alleviate the financial burden, ensuring you don’t have to make heartbreaking decisions due to cost concerns. It’s best to get insurance when your pet is young and healthy, as pre-existing conditions are often not covered. However, older pets can still benefit, so it’s worth exploring different insurance plans to find one that fits your needs. By investing in insurance, you’re giving yourself peace of mind and ensuring your pet has access to the care they deserve.
Learn more: www.mobilepetvet.com | 410-544-8300
Lisa Beagan, DVM | Mobile Pet Vet
Why are collagen induction therapies important to my skin health and appearance?
Collagen induction therapies are powerful treatments that help maintain and restore skin health by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. Whether you’re dealing with signs of aging, acne scars, or uneven skin tone, these therapies offer a natural way to improve the appearance and texture of your skin without the need for surgery. Non-surgical treatments like radio-frequency microneedling, laser resurfacing, broad band light photofacial, and Sculptra injectables, provide minimal downtime. By encouraging your skin to regenerate and produce more collagen, CIT treatments keep your skin looking youthful, vibrant, and healthy.
Learn more: www.youthfulobsession.com | 410-696-5009
Dr. Christine Rooke, CRNP | Youthful Obsession
Colonoscopy or Cologuard PlusTM?
Colonoscopy is considered the ‘gold standard’ of colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention due to being the only test that can both detect and prevent colon cancer. Colonoscopy is the only approved method of prevention in persons at high risk of CRC, such as a personal history of polyps, inflammatory bowel disease and family history of colon cancer and/or high-risk conditions. The BLUE-C study showed Cologuard PlusTM detects only 43% of advanced precancerous lesions compared to colonoscopies with a detection rate of 95%. Please discuss with your provider which method of CRC prevention is right for you.
Learn more: www.aagastro.com | 410-224-2116
David Jencks, MD | Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates
What treatment can help my anxiety, besides medications and psychotherapy?
Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) has been shown to reduce anxiety symptoms by 50%. SGB is an injection of local anesthetic along the nerve in the neck that controls the sympathetic nervous system—the “fight-or-flight” system—which can be inappropriately elevated in many people with anxiety. SGB is not new. This safe, simple injection has been used to treat pain since the 1920s and has been used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for the past decade as well as concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). SGB has been used increasingly to provide significant relief of anxiety symptoms too. SGB takes less than 15 minutes to perform, and benefits are seen in as little as 30 minutes.
2401 Brandermill Blvd, Suite 200, Gambrills, MD | 410-626-4577 | drjameslynch.com
James Lynch, MD | Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)
