Medically Speaking

We live in an exciting world where new technology makes it possible to solve medical problems that have plagued human beings for millennia. The Permian Basin medical community is in the forefront when it comes to applying this technology.

The Odessa American introduces Medically Speaking, a new feature published each Monday to bring you up to date on what’s happening in the medical field.

A recent article highlighted Dr. Benjamin J. Cunningham, an orthopedic spinal surgeon who was one of the first to perform revolutionary spinal fusion surgery. Other articles offered a glimpse into the world of pain management, dentistry, advanced skin care and women’s health care. Medically Speaking gives you an opportunity to keep abreast of the highly regarded and growing field of medicine in the Permian Basin.

CDC urges young people to get H1N1 vaccination

Gail M. Williams

(NAPS) — It may come as a surprise to some, but young adults aged 19 to 24 years may need to take more precautions than their elders to avoid the flu. There is a good chance that 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called “swine flu”) will... Full story

November Is Diabetes Awareness Month

Tolia Eye Clinic

By Gail M. Williams

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Nalin H. Tolia, M.D., F.A.C.S., wants to remind everyone that diabetes continues to be a growing epidemic in the United States. Currently, an estimated 17.9 million Americans have been diagnosed with... Full story

Combination therapy may slow Alzheimer’s progression

Gail M. Williams

(NAPS)—Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers have received encouraging news. Over the long term, treatment with Alzheimer’s disease drugs can significant-ly slow the progression of the disease symptoms, according... Full story

Are you really “addicted” to caffeine?

Gail M. Williams

(NAPS)—There’s a lot of misinformation brewing about caffeine, particularly when it comes to effects from consuming too many energy drinks or other caffeinated beverages.  Some people claim they are “addicted” to... Full story

Newly diagnosed: Now what? Advocating for your own health

Gail M. Williams

(NAPS)—Imagine being told by your doctor that you have a chronic condition such as multiple sclerosis (MS). In an instant, your world changes and many questions run through your mind. For the approximately 400,000 Americans living with MS,... Full story

• Advanced Pain Center
• Charles Lively M.D. & Jackie Lehr W.H.C.N.P
• Permian Sleep Center
• ASC
• Desert Springs
• Pamela Cunningham, M.D.
• Tolia Eye Clinic
• Chris Maguire, D.O.
• Kamal N. Tolia, M.D.