Dr. Andy Padmanabha, orthopedic surgeon at Foundation Orthopedics, demystifies the world of hip and knee joint replacements. In this podcast, we explore the ins and outs of these common procedures, from understanding what a joint replacement is and who makes an ideal candidate, to delving into the decision of when to consider one. Dr.…
Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to welcome two new providers to the health system, Dr. Saeedeh Azary and Erin Cacciola, PA-C. These providers join our dedicated, skilled team that is committed to serving our community with excellence. Saeedeh Azary, MD Dr. Saeedeh Azary is a neurologist with more than 10 years of experience.…
Dr. Paul Scibetta, Jr., an orthopedic surgeon at Elliot Orthopaedics, joins the podcast to discuss Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CPS) and the different treatment options that are available to patients. Dr. Scibetta says, “It’s a relatively very common condition in the United States. If you look at the Bureau of Labor statistics, it’s one of…
In this episode, Dr. Robert Davis, orthopedic surgeon at Foundation Orthopedics, delves into the world of rotator cuff tears. Dr. Davis breaks down the prevalence of this injury, their degenerative nature, and their tendency to affect those aged 50 and above. We explore the latest non-surgical treatments for partial tears and the outpatient arthroscopic…
There are many misconceptions surrounding weight management which can make it difficult to know what works and what doesn’t. Dr. Melissa Scull, an obesity medicine specialist at Southern New Hampshire Weight Management, and Patricia Hunter, a registered dietician at Southern New Hampshire Health, dig into some common myths to reveal what can really help you achieve…
By Matthew Dayno, MD FACEP Section Chief and Medical Director, Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists We know that waiting for care for yourself or a loved one in the Emergency Department can be extremely difficult. We are working our absolute hardest to care for all our patients who seek emergency care as we see an uptick in…
By: Dr. Maria Boylan, Elliot Family Medicine at Bedford The cervix is a small organ that plays a big role in women’s reproductive health. Yet, it is vulnerable to the threat of cervical cancer, a disease that affects about 14,000 women in the United States yearly. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in…
by: William Charmak, PhD, ABPP Without question, our culture has undermined rational approaches to eating. Conflicting messages about body image and healthy lifestyles lessen the ability of many of us to make rational food choices. Eating is both a normal and necessary function, and the impact of our very understandable confusion has resulted in an…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce a new accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the quality of its specialty pharmacy services. Elliot Pharmacy at River’s Edge, in partnership with Shields Health Solutions, the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, provides our community and patients with medication, education, and support…
by: Dr. Edward Sirlin Fractures, or broken bones, are a part of life for many people. Whether it’s a slip on an icy sidewalk, a sports-related injury, or an unfortunate accident, fractures can happen to anyone. The good news is that most common fractures can heal appropriately with the right care and attention. In this…