The Center for Disease Control announced recently the 2014-2015 influenza (flu) season can now be defined as an epidemic. Widespread influenza activity was reported by 43 states including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. So what must Hudson Valley residents do to protect themselves, particularly if they are in the vulnerable young and older age […]
Dr. Parajon is a board certified podiatrist that specializes in all aspects of podiatric care. He attended Dr. William A. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL where he was awarded his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Parajon has been practicing in Dutchess County for over 25 years, he is the Assistant Director of […]
“We are embarking on what we are calling ‘the year of the physical,’” says Dr. Davide DeBellis, Internal Medicine specialist at Premier Medical Group. “Insurers, employers, and Medicare are offering a wide variety of financial incentives for patients to get a periodic physical examination, or check up, or health maintenance exam, as different plans call […]
Premier Medical Group’s Clinical Research Division had a lot to celebrate this holiday season. The FDA just approved Viekira Pak™ to treat patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection, including those with a type of advanced liver disease called cirrhosis. Premier Medical’s Clinical Research Division was responsible for eight Viekira Pak™ clinical […]
An estimated 46 million adults suffer from rheumatic diseases in the United States. These are complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that cause the immune system to attack and damage the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles and sometimes involve damage to internal organs. They cause pain, inflammation, life-changing disability and, in severe cases, can cause or […]
Many of us may know that the Mediterranean Diet reduces the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Now, a small study indicates that it may also be good for men with heart and erectile dysfunction conditions. Patients who ate plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish and olive oil—coupled […]