Would you know the difference? There are philosophies and training elements that make D.O. physicians unique from their M.D. counterparts. Hopefully, I can shed some light on these differences and the historical basis for them. There are two ways to become a physician in the United States: the allopathic tract, culminating in an M.D. degree, more
Informational articles written by Billings OB-GYN Associates providers.
Abigail Adams and the Importance of Vaccines
In 1775, the smallpox virus was responsible for thousands of deaths in New England. Abigail Adams knew the virus would likely infect and claim the lives of her and her four children so to avoid this, she allowed her doctor to insert the virus into one arm of each child and herself. Consequently, the family more
Menopause
The mere mention of the word can produce a variety of responses; confusion, uncertainty, puzzlement, terror, liberation, heated debates, and relief. No matter how you perceive this life-changing chapter in your life your experience will be like a snowflake … unique. Keep that snowflake thought tucked away for later when we discuss hot flashes. Natural more
Alcohol’s Effect on Women
Lately, there has been much attention regarding equality for women. In many professions, women are equal to men in knowledge and ability to perform certain tasks. However, consumption of alcohol is not one of them. Alcohol is classified as a depressant because it slows down the central nervous system. This causes a decrease in motor more
Managing Stress
Like it or not, stress is a part of our lives. We have been hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect us from threats from predators and other aggressors. Although we have evolved from the threat of saber tooth tigers and large pre-historic predators, we still face multiple demands each day and more