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02 Feb

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If your doctor has recommended an EMG or a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS), you might be wondering: What’s the difference? Although these tests are usually done together, they measure completely different things—and both are essential for diagnosing nerve and muscle problems accurately. Whether you're dealing with numbness, tingling, weakness, radiating pain, or unexplained symptoms, understanding these differences can help you feel...

26 Jan

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When it comes to nerve-related symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, radiating pain, or burning sensations, timing matters. The earlier your doctor can identify the cause, the better your chances are for successful treatment and faster recovery. That’s where EMG (electromyography) and NCS (nerve conduction studies) come in. These tests evaluate how well your nerves and muscles are working—and they detect abnormalities...

19 Jan

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When you’re dealing with pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness, your doctor may recommend imaging to figure out what’s happening beneath the surface. While MRI is an excellent tool for many conditions, neuromuscular ultrasound offers several unique advantages—especially when evaluating nerves, tendons, and soft tissue in real time. Neuromuscular ultrasound is fast, dynamic, radiation-free, and extremely effective at diagnosing a wide range...

12 Jan

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can feel unpredictable. Some days, your joints ache and fatigue hits hard; other days, you move almost like normal. While no single habit can cure RA, how you live each day plays a powerful role in how the disease behaves. Modern treatments have transformed RA from a disabling condition into a manageable one — but medications work best...

08 Jan

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Osteoporosis doesn’t announce itself with pain or swelling. It works quietly, thinning bones over time until a simple slip or cough causes a break. The key to preventing this “silent disease” is knowing your personal risk factors before bone loss progresses too far. While anyone can develop osteoporosis, certain traits, habits, and health conditions raise your chances significantly. If you recognize...

05 Jan

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Few conditions are as misunderstood as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Despite affecting millions of people worldwide, myths about this disease continue to circulate — causing confusion, delayed diagnosis, and unnecessary suffering. RA isn’t “just arthritis.” It’s a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage joints, organs, and overall health if left untreated. The good news? Modern medicine can control RA and help people...

01 Jan

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Osteoporosis affects over 10 million Americans — yet it remains one of the most misunderstood conditions in healthcare. It’s called the “silent thief” because it steals bone density slowly and without symptoms, often until the first fracture happens. But just as harmful as the disease itself are the myths that cause people to ignore early signs or skip prevention altogether. Let’s...

29 Dec

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When most people think about keeping their bones strong, they picture calcium tablets or exercise — but food is your body’s most powerful long-term defense against bone loss. What you eat every day provides the essential nutrients your skeleton needs to stay dense, flexible, and fracture-resistant. Bones aren’t static; they’re living tissue constantly breaking down and rebuilding. That means your diet...

26 Dec

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Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by abnormal collagen production and widespread tissue fibrosis. While it can involve multiple organ systems—including the lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal tract—the skin is often the earliest and most visible site of disease activity. Recognizing early skin changes is critical, both for diagnosis and for preventing progression into more...

Island Rheumatology and Osteoporosis, PC
Island Rheumatology and Osteoporosis, PC