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- Internal MedicineLicensed in North and South Carolina and board certified in Pulmonary and Internal Medicine, I have practiced medicine in Salisbury, NC since 1989. In April of 2007, we moved to a bigger, better building at 421 Statesville Boulevard.
- Kidney StonesGenerally, if kidney stones are causing no symptoms or blockage, treatment is often unnecessary. I tell patients if kidney stones are present since they can cause pain at a later time.
- Lung CancerChest CT scans give some information on progression of asbestosis, although pulmonary function tests are better. The real value of CT scans is detecting early lung cancers. Asbestos can cause the same kinds of lung cancer as cigarette smoking. Here are the statistics: Compared to a nonsmoker without asbestos exposure, a non-smoker who is heavily exposed to asbestos is at 5 times the risk of getting lung cancer. Compared to a nonsmoker without asbestos exposure, a smoker is at 20 times the risk of getting lung cancer. Compared to a nonsmoker without asbestos exposure, a smoker who is heavily exposed to asbestos is at 90 times the risk of getting lung cancer.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundKidney cysts are benign fluid-filled spaces. They are found in 27% to 41% of people over the age of 50. Sometimes, an additional test called a renal ultrasound is recommended, but often, no further follow-up is needed.
- RadiologyStill, doctors should be concerned about the potential dangers of radiation. The FDA does not regulate how CT scanners are used or set dose limits. So, the medical profession polices itself. Our CT facility receives accreditation from the American College of Radiology, which sets limits for radiation doses and evaluates image quality. In addition, I follow the Fleischner Society Recommendations, which has greatly decreased the number of CT scans done to follow pulmonary nodules (spots on the lung).
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyI believe that the benefits outweigh the risks. The news media has done a disservice to the public. Much of the estimated risk from CT scans rely on cancer rates among the long-term survivors of the atomic bomb blasts in World War II. This is like comparing apples to oranges.
- Cyst