Sinus Infection: Causes, Signs and Symptoms, and Treatment
Sinusitis, more commonly referred to as a sinus infection, is an inflammation of the sinuses due to infection. Sinusitis manifests several different ways, including: • Acute Sinusitis: lasts...
View ArticleMyCare Express Opens a New Urgent Care Facility in Reisterstown, Maryland
Flanked by her staff and her husband, George, MyCare Express medical director Bettina Adjei cuts the ceremonial ribbon Tuesday afternoon. Photo courtesy Reisterstown.Patch.com writer David Snyder...
View ArticleStrep Throat: Causes, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment
Strep throat, caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria, is the most common bacterial infection of the throat. Signs and Symptoms of Strep Throat • Sore throat • Fever • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck...
View ArticleHepatitis B: Causes, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment
Hepatitis B, a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus, is just one of the types of hepatitis. It comes in two forms, either acute Hepatitis B (lasting a few months) or chronic Hepatitis B...
View ArticleMononucleosis: Causes, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment
Mononucleosis, more commonly referred to as Mono or “The Kissing Disease,” is a viral infection most often linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). But Mono can also be caused by other organisms such as...
View ArticleWhooping Cough: Causes, Signs/Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pertussis, better known to the general public as Whooping Cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial disease resulting in uncontrollable, violent coughing fits. This upper respiratory infection is...
View ArticleWalking Pneumonia :: Pneumonia Treatment Options in Maryland
One of the more mild forms of Pneumonia, “Walking Pneumonia,” also referred to as atypical pneumonia, does not require hospitalization, though it will still make you feel pretty miserable. Causes of...
View ArticleSunburn / Sun Damage and MyCare Express :: Maryland Urgent Care Facilities
With summer right around the corner, countless Americans will jump at the opportunity to head to the beach. But don’t forget proper skincare when you are lounging in the sand. Sunburn is no fun, but...
View ArticleNew, Exciting Advancement in Skin Cancer Treatment :: Basal Cell Carcinoma
The FDA recently approved Erivedge, a pill that has been proven to shrink disfiguring or metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tumors. The New England Journal of Medicine has called this new treatment...
View ArticleBeating the Heat (And Heat Stroke): Keeping Cool and Staying Healthy
In MyCare Express’ continued effort to keep you as healthy as possible this summer, we are going to address another very real threat to your well-being…Heat Stroke! With temperatures rising into the...
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