
What to Do If Your Psoriasis or Eczema Is Worse in Summer
By Austin Maddy, MD, FAAD
Symptoms of psoriasis and eczema often get worse during warmer weather. Here’s why, and how you can prevent a flare-up.
Symptoms of psoriasis and eczema often get worse during warmer weather. Here’s why, and how you can prevent a flare-up.
In November 2023, Gerald’s health rapidly declined due to microscopic polyangiitis, leading to kidney and lung failure. After some time with in-center dialysis, he and his wife, Therese, explored peritoneal dialysis (PD) through Quincy Medical Group (QMG). With support from QMG’s team, Gerald transitioned to home dialysis, which improved his quality of life and allowed him to travel again.
It’s easy to think of spring and fall as allergy seasons, since that’s when pollen makes its yearly debut. But allergy season can happen at any time of year – it all depends on what you’re allergic to and when you’re exposed to it.
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Memory loss is a common concern for many individuals, often leading to worries about Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. Marianne McClain, PsyD, Adult Neuropsychologist with Quincy Medical Group (QMG) and the QMG Memory Clinic, emphasizes that memory loss does not always indicate a progressive condition.
Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities are often confused, but they differ significantly in how they affect the body and the severity of their reactions.
In no way am I trying to ruin Thanksgiving, but we have to talk about one little culprit that makes the holidays a lot less heart-healthy. Salt added to food is a combination of sodium and chloride, and this small crystal has a huge effect on our health. Too much salt can raise blood pressure and lead to dangerous fluid retention, especially in those with diseases like kidney disease or heart failure. The biggest problem is rarely the salt shaker, but rather foods found on grocery store shelves or at restaurants.
With March being National Kidney Month, now is the perfect time to give your kidneys some love and attention. One of the best ways to do this is through proper nutrition. Angie Zanger-Geiselman is the Dialysis Coordinator at Quincy Medical Group (QMG) and a Registered Dietitian specializing in renal health.
Cold and flu season has arrived, bringing with it a resurgence of myths and old wives’ tales regarding remedies and preventions. You may have come across some of these time-honored pieces of advice handed down through generations, but how much truth do they hold? To help us navigate the facts and fiction, we consulted Dr. Ernest Wallace, a physician with QMG Now Urgent Care at Quincy Medical Group.