By Jedrzej “NJ” Wykretowicz, MD, PhD Although most colorectal cancer (CRC) patients are still diagnosed after age 50, the disease presents in more young adults who often have overlooked symptoms for months or years. In many cases, these patients in their 20s, 30s and early 40s have simply assumed that rectal pain or blood in the stool is the result of hemorrhoids or anal … [Read more...] about Detecting Colorectal Cancer in Patients of All Ages
Updates in Virginia Employment Law: Potential Pitfalls for Staffing Independent Physician Practices
By Elizabeth Coleman While running an independent physician practice comes with many benefits, there are many administrative considerations that can create pitfalls for unsuspecting physicians. Practices must ensure their employment policies and arrangements are legal, especially considering recent developments in Virginia law. Finding and retaining competent staff can … [Read more...] about Updates in Virginia Employment Law: Potential Pitfalls for Staffing Independent Physician Practices
EVMS Marks its 50th Anniversary with Pride
Fifty years ago, 23 students arrived in Norfolk to form the first class of a brand-new medical school that didn’t even have its own building yet. Eastern Virginia Medical School has flourished ever since, growing its student body, programs and campus to a degree its founders likely couldn’t have imagined. What hasn’t changed is EVMS’ mission: to serve the Hampton Roads … [Read more...] about EVMS Marks its 50th Anniversary with Pride
The Benefits of Partial Knee Replacements
By Adrian Baddar, MD, FAAOS With a growing population of aging baby boomers, knee replacements are becoming one of the most common orthopedic surgeries across the country. While many people opt for a total knee replacement, partial knee replacements can offer numerous benefits for qualifying patients. Partial knee replacements replace just one part of the knee joint, … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Partial Knee Replacements
Thank You for Your Service Fall 2023
Michael J. Strunc, MD Child Neurology and Sleep Medicine, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters; Commander, U.S. Navy Medical Corps (Ret.) When Dr. Michael Strunc joined the Navy to help pay for medical school, he knew serving his country would be an honor. He just didn’t realize how big an honor. “I didn’t anticipate how meaningful it would feel to … [Read more...] about Thank You for Your Service Fall 2023
