by stephenfoggmedia-owner | Aug 18, 2022 | The Pulse
By Dr. Katie E. Golden, MD The 2022 monkeypox outbreak has reached North Carolina and Mecklenburg county. While the risk to the general public remains low, we want you to make sure you have all the information you need as the outbreak evolves. But most importantly,...
by Adam Lingle | Jul 22, 2022 | The Pulse
By Dr. Katie E. Golden, MD Abdominal pain is a very common symptom. And most of us have the same (gut) instinct when it happens: to wait it out, and see how we feel a little later. ‘Did I eat something bad? Do I just need to poop? Maybe it will pass.’ But when your...
by Adam Lingle | May 23, 2022 | The Pulse
By Dr. Katie E. Golden, MD Many people come to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of chest pain thinking ‘is this just heartburn, or is it something more serious?’ Thankfully, most people will also leave with a reassuring workup and no major problems. And for...
by Adam Lingle | Feb 28, 2022 | The Pulse
By Dr. Katie E. Golden, MD A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is the medical term for a temporary lack of blood flow to the brain. You may have heard people refer to this as a ‘mini-stroke’ because it results in stroke-like symptoms that resolve themselves, in a matter...
by Madeline Groves | Dec 20, 2021 | The Pulse, Uncategorized
By Dr. Katie E. Golden, MD The holiday season is always full of traditions that are special to this time of year: festive gatherings, cherished recipes, gift-giving. And don’t forget that yearly spike in . . . heart attacks. For years, experts have noticed that there...
by stephenfoggmedia-owner | Nov 29, 2021 | The Pulse
By Dr. Katie E. Golden, MD More than ever, people are participating in the decisions surrounding their medical care. And in turn, many doctors are making an effort to educate their patients about the risks and benefits of their treatment options. This way the patient...
