Expert advice, wellness tips, and medical updates from local healthcare professionals at Zimmer Medical Group.
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MenThree different prostate conditions cause overlapping urinary symptoms. Learn how to distinguish them, the workup that gives accurate answers, and modern treatment options for each.
VaccinesRecent CDC updates have simplified pneumococcal vaccination for adults. Learn the difference between PCV15, PCV20, and PPSV23, who needs which vaccines and when, and why this protection matters more than ever for older adults.
HeartPeripheral artery disease causes leg pain with walking, but its bigger meaning is what it predicts about your heart and brain. Learn the symptoms, the simple test that diagnoses it, and why aggressive treatment saves more than legs.
Primary CareMigraine treatment changed dramatically with CGRP inhibitors. Learn the difference between abortive and preventive medications, who qualifies for newer options like Aimovig, Ajovy, Emgality, and Qulipta, and what your primary care doctor can do before a neurology referral.
Primary CareBlood detected only on urine testing — without visible color change — affects millions of adults. Learn what causes it, who needs comprehensive workup, and the changing recommendations on imaging and cystoscopy.
DigestiveMicroscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea without visible damage on routine colonoscopy. Often missed for years, it has clear diagnostic criteria and effective treatments. Learn who is at risk and how to get the right diagnosis.
Plantar fasciitis causes that classic first-step heel pain. Learn the stretches that actually work, when to use night splints or a boot, why injections are sometimes the wrong choice, and the timeline for full recovery.
SeniorAge-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Learn the difference between dry and wet AMD, who benefits from AREDS2 supplements, and the modern injection therapies for wet AMD.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes lightheadedness, racing heart, and fatigue with standing. Often dismissed for years, POTS has clear diagnostic criteria and effective treatments. Learn what to expect from evaluation.
BoneMost low back pain improves within weeks without imaging or injections. Learn the red flags that demand urgent workup, the conservative measures that work, and why MRI is often the wrong first step.
Primary CareA primary care doctor is far more than the person who handles your annual checkup. From prevention and chronic-disease management to diagnosing new problems and coordinating your specialists, here is what a primary care physician really does — and why having one improves your health and lowers your costs.
Primary CareChoosing the right place for care saves time and money — and in an emergency, it can save your life. Here is a clear, practical guide to when to call your primary care doctor, when urgent care is the right choice, and when to go straight to the emergency room or call 911.