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Oct 03, 2017 | 1 min read

Could someone you know have ADD?

Could someone you know have ADD? Maybe they’re impulsive, inattentive or disorganized. People with inattention may procrastinate, may not complete tasks like homework or chores, or may frequently move from one uncompleted activity to another....
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Sep 12, 2017 | 1 min read

Exercise as Medication

If there was a medication you could take that improved energy, sleep, libido, and confidence level all while reducing your risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis would you take it?  Great news, there...
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Aug 16, 2017 | 2 min read

Sunburns

A painful and bothersome side effect of summers spent at beaches, lakes, and parks can be sunburn. Unfortunately, hours spent outside can result in red, painful skin. It is also possible to develop swelling and...
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Aug 16, 2017 | 2 min read

Hepatitis C Screening

This is due to recently developed antiviral medications that can treat Hepatitis C effectively with few side effects. Thus, it is now recommended that anyone born between the years of 1945-1965 have
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Jul 28, 2017 | 2 min read

Transitioning from Pediatrician to Primary Care

Many parents have questions about when is the appropriate time to transition their child’s care from the pediatrician to the primary care setting. The answer to this question is that this is a highly individualized...
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May 15, 2017 | 2 min read

Alcohol Misuse and What To Know

You may have noticed during one of your recent visits to Family Practice Center that one of our medical assistants or providers asked you to complete an alcohol use screening tool called the AUDIT-C. This...
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May 01, 2017 | 1 min read

Atlanta March for Science

Along with thousands of other, Drs. Jim and Tyler Wheeler participated in the Atlanta March for Science on 4/22/17. As physicians and critical thinkers the Wheelers are strong supporters of scientific research and the use...
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Atlanta March for Science
Apr 20, 2017 | 2 min read

Allergy Season and What to Know

Have you been seeing yellow pollen dust on your cars and porches? This time of year in Atlanta, it is very common to see this everywhere. You may also see numbers or colors in the...
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Mar 30, 2017 | 3 min read

What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

Sports Medicine Physicians are required to pass a national Sports Medicine certification examination every 10 years in addition to maintaining board certification in their primary specialty (i.e. Family Medicine). These demanding academic requirements,
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Mar 14, 2017 | 2 min read

I know it’s an Ear Infection

Jan woke up this morning with right ear pain. She had similar symptoms in 2015 and was diagnosed at that time with a middle ear infection. The infection was treated with oral antibiotics. Jan decides...
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