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One of the most promising and successful new treatments for cancer is immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to find, target and fight many forms of the disease, even at advanced stages. The immune system is a complex collection of organs, including the spleen, thymus and bone marrow, …

Most people aren’t even aware Long COVID exists, or that it could be the reason their mind isn’t thinking clearly, their body isn’t functioning correctly or their chronic pain won’t subside. As we study the after-effects of COVID-19, it has presented a nightmare for people who are reeling from extended …

When you see your physician regularly, your overall health is maximized because you and your healthcare provider have a better understanding of your health history. In addition, they communicate with the specialists that you see, they take notice of changes in your health more readily, and they keep track of …

TouchStone Home Care specializes in working with seniors and their family who may need help to continue living at home and requires assistance with their activities of daily living. Our home care specialist can assist seniors and our broad range of services can be individually tailored to meet your family’s …

By: James Leiber, DO Hip Labrum Tears Think of the hip labrum as a gasket that surrounds the rim of the socket where the hip bone attaches. Its job is to assist hip stability, and when injured or torn, it can cause pain and catching of the joint. If you’ve …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. For women that have disorders of the uterus or other reproductive organ conditions, a hysterectomy is often recommended. However, in some cases, other options should be considered first, such as with endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and certain cancers. This is especially the case, if women are …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by …

At Touchstone Home Care we offer independently contracted, certified CNA’s to assist clients with daily living activities. The role in providing care is different with each client. Light cooking and housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments, bathing, shopping, companion care, medication reminders and exercise are a few of the services we …

When an extraction is necessary, it’s because the structure of the tooth is too weak to support a crown or restoration, or it may be due to the bone loss and periodontal disease within the supporting gingival tissue. Bacteria often goes unnoticed under crowns, bridges or within root canaled teeth, …

The more we become educated on the benefits of staying healthy and inducing overall wellness, many people are incorporating spa services, and for good reason. In days past, it was often believed that a spa service was for the elite or just reserved for special occasions, but in today’s fast-paced, …