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All about Mammograms – When to get one and what to Expect

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 2 months ago: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States.  If detected e … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, Age to start mammogram, breast cancer screening, Breast implant and mammogram, Do I need a mammogram?, Do mammograms hurt?, How often to get mammogram, how to prepare for mammogram, Mammograms

What you need to know about the HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)1 comment

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 2 months ago: One of the most controversial topics in medicine recently has been the HPV vaccine.  It can save liv … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, Infectious Disease, Urogential, Cervical cancer, genital warts, hpv vaccine, human papillomavirus, scott rennie, vaccine controversy

Celiac Disease – Adopting a Gluten Free Diet to Manage Intolerance or Sensitivity

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 2 months ago: One of the hottest topics in medicine these last few years has been the gluten free diet.  I’ve had … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, Gastrointestinal, Supplements, Weight Management, celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, Gluten Free Diet, Gluten Intolerance, gluten sensitivity

Diabetes Foot Care

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 2 months ago: Patients who have diabetes need to pay extra attention to their foot care to help prevent infections … more →

Tags: Assisted Living, caregiver, Diseases/Conditions, elderly parent, Infectious Disease, Wound care, diabetes, Diabetes Care, diabetic foot care

High Cholesterol? Why should I care?

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 2 months ago: One of the most common questions that patients ask me is why they should take medication for cholest … more →

Tags: Cardiology/Heart, Diseases/Conditions, atherosclerosis, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol medications, cholesterol treatment, Fibrates for cholesterol, fish oil for triglycerides, Framingham Heart Study

What do I do about my acne?1 comment

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 2 months ago: During the first week of my third year medical school dermatology rotation I thought I’d definitely … more →

Tags: Dermatology, Diseases/Conditions, Accutane, acne, acne cleansers, Acne Cures, acne diagnosis, acne medications, acne medicine

Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 3 months ago: A patient came in today complaining about a lump on her elbow and that is has been slightly painful … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, Musculoskeletal, Bursitis, bursitis of elbow, bursitis treatment, Causes of olecranon bursitis, Elbow Pain, olecranon bursitis, scott rennie

All about Psoriasis

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 3 months ago: A few times each week a patient will come in to see me due to a rash of unknown cause.  The rash is … more →

Tags: Dermatology, Diseases/Conditions, Dovonex for psoriasis, medications for psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriasis Cause, Psoriasis Cure, psoriasis diagnosis, Psoriasis Symptoms

What to do about the common skin wart1 comment

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 3 months ago: I often have people come into the clinic and ask me to treat warts, mostly on their hands or their f … more →

Tags: Dermatology, Diseases/Conditions, Infectious Disease, 5-FU for wart, cantharidin for warts, complications of warts, cutaneous warts, Duct tape for warts, human papillomavirus

Sexually Transmitted Infections – “So you want to be tested for everything…” 1 comment

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 5 months ago: I frequently have patients come into the office and ask for STI (sexually transmitted infections) sc … more →

Tags: Antibiotics, Diseases/Conditions, Infectious Disease, Urogential, Chlamydia, genital herpes, Gonorrhea, hepatitis, Hepatitis A

Testosterone Deficiency – aka “Low T”1 comment

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 5 months ago: Low testosterone is a hot topic right now in primary care.  Recent advertisements are on television … more →

Tags: caregiver, Diseases/Conditions, elderly parent, Senior Care, Erectile Dysfunction, hypogonadism, Impotence, low energy, Low Libido

Trendy Drugs of Abuse

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 5 months ago: Healthcare professionals across the country are seeing a new and alarming trend in drug abuse.  As d … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, First Aid, Healthcare Updates, Mental Health, bath salts, Drugs of Abuse, jimson weed, K2, methamphetamines

Sexual Dysfunction in Men - Erectile Dysfunction and Beyond2 comments

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 6 months ago: Purchasing medications for erectile dysfunction:  I first want to comment the issue of purchasing me … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, elderly parent, Senior Care, Urogential, causes of sexual dysfunction, cialis, Diabetes And Erectile Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, hypertension and erectile dysfunction

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - A discussion about the condition, causes and treatment options

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 6 months ago: What is blood pressure anyway?  Blood pressure is a measure of the force of the blood against the wa … more →

Tags: First Aid, elderly parent, Diseases/Conditions, Cardiology/Heart, scott rennie, hypertension, high blood pressure, hypertension treatment, Hypertension Medications

Keeping your Bones Strong and Healthy – All about Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment2 comments

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 6 months ago:   Osteoporosis:  A medical disorder that causes the bones to become weak, thin and fragile.  Bones t … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, elderly parent, in-home care, Independent Living, Musculoskeletal, Senior Care, bone density scan, calcium for osteoporosis, dexa scan

It's "Voggy" out there... What are the long term effects of vog (volcanic pollution)?1 comment

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 8 months ago: Vog is a form of air pollution that results when sulfur dioxide and other gases and particles emitte … more →

Tags: Healthcare Updates, Travel, Diseases/Conditions, Ear,Nose,Throat, Respiratory, Hawaii, scott rennie, vog, volcanic fog

Legal Concerns in the Wilderness

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 9 months ago: Sadly, due to our litigious world, our well-meaning care giver has concerns of legal liability even … more →

Tags: First Aid, Wilderness Medicine, scott rennie, AWLS, Advanced wilderness life support, wilderness medical society, Legal Concerns in Wilderness Medicine

5 Things You Need to Know About West Nile Virus

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 9 months ago: Aug 17, 2012 | 3:36 PM ET | MyHealthNewsDaily Staff   In the wake of 10 deaths due to West Nile … more →

Tags: Diseases/Conditions, Infectious Disease, scott rennie, West Nile virus, cdc west nile virus, How West Nile Virus spreads, symptoms of west nile virus, How to prevent West Nile Virus, Treatment for West Nile Virus

Lightning Injuries and Prevention2 comments

Dr. Scott Rennie wrote 9 months ago: I’ve met a few people who have been struck by lightning and lived to tell about it, and I thought I’ … more →

Tags: First Aid, Travel, Wilderness Medicine, scott rennie, lightning injuries, Avoid lightning strikes, First aid for lightning injuries, Preventing lightning injuries, AWLS


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