HYANNIS - As volunteer physician for the Barnstable High School football team, Peter Bentivegna, MD, FACS, has seen his share of head injuries. Dr. … [Read more...]
Is Your Snoring Driving Your Sleeping Partner Away?
March 22, 2019
HYANNIS - Sleep apnea, a chronic condition that results in brief periods when breathing stops during sleep, leaves the patient exhausted and can … [Read more...]
An OB/GYN For Your Heart?
March 21, 2019
HYANNIS - Not long ago a visit to the obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) meant one thing to most women: an internal exam that included a Pap test. … [Read more...]
A New Way to Tackle Peanut Allergies
March 15, 2019
HYANNIS - For children and the parents of children with peanut allergies, the world outside their home can seem like a scary place. Oftentimes, the … [Read more...]
There Are Ways to Prevent or Stave Off Dementia
March 13, 2019
HYANNIS - By the time you reach the age of 65, there is a 15 percent chance you will suffer from mild cognitive impairment. That number goes up to 40 … [Read more...]
Is Your Diabetes Go-Bag Ready For An Emergency?
March 8, 2019
HYANNIS - Hurricanes, blizzards, even an unexpected flat tire can pose a threat to people with diabetes, who need to regulate blood glucose levels at … [Read more...]
Cape Hospitals Are Ready For The Next Big Storm
March 7, 2019
HYANNIS - A hurricane or severe winter storm hits the Cape, ripping down trees and branches, knocking out power, blocking roads and flooding low-lying … [Read more...]
Nearly One-Third of These Drugs Prescribed Are Unnecessary
March 6, 2019
HYANNIS - Life before antibiotics was very different from life today. A simple paper cut could potentially lead to a life-threatening (or … [Read more...]
Women: Beware of a Sore Leg
March 5, 2019
HYANNIS - Tennis sensation Serena Williams, talk show host Regis Philbin and screen actor Jimmy Stewart all suffered from blood clots in the legs or … [Read more...]
A Life-Threatening Gender Gap
February 28, 2019
HYANNIS - When it comes to heart health, a gender gap exists that puts women at significantly greater risk for heart attacks, if they have certain … [Read more...]
