Dacula, GA- January 11, 2024- Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital (HPAH), aleading provider of comprehensive veterinary services, is excited to announce that January is recognized as Arthritis Awareness Month.

As part of Arthritis Awareness Month, HPAH is offering a special promotion. Throughout January, we are providing a 10% discount on Librela and Solensia injections, highly effective treatments for managing arthritis in pets.This offer is in line with our mission to make quality pet healthcare more accessible to all pet parents.

The team at Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital invites everyone to take advantage of this special offer and join them in spreading awareness about arthritis in pets. For more information, please visit our website at https://hpahospital.com/.

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Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary care to pets.With a team of compassionate and experienced professionals, we ensure that every pet gets the personalized care they deserve.

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Wilmington, DE – A unique medication-free pathway out of depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD has been developed for patients of Brandywine Valley TMS in Wilmington, Delaware.

Brandywine Valley TMS utilizes cutting-edge technology for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. This local TMS clinic provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD for patients who are seeking treatment options other than medication and psychotherapy. 

"Our goal is to improve our patients’ mental healthby providing this novel and medication-free treatment called TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.This is a different approach for patients with conditions such as depression that, for whatever reason, have not done well on medications or simply prefer not to take medications. " said clinic founder, Dr Jack Castro, a Clinical TMS Society member who is also certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

TMS therapy, which is FDA-approved and covered by most insurances, uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions linked to depression. This non-invasive treatment has shown promising results in relieving depression symptoms for individuals resistant to traditional therapies. The magnetic pulses modulate neural activity, normalizing mood-regulating circuits, and promote sustained improvements in overall mental well-being.

Dr Castro said: "TMS is a simple outpatient therapy in which most patients experience positive changes after just a few sessions. Sessions are relaxing as they are performed withthe patient sitting in a reclining chair listening to music or watching TV, while a magnetic coil stimulates the patient’s brain cortex and its neurons."

His approach has been highly effective for numerous patients, including that of James, a 36-year-old patient, who presented with ADHD, inattentive type, and cyclothymia, a milder form of bipolar disorder. His treatment history included a moderately complex medication regimen. Despite this, his mood oscillated between relative normalcy and severe dysfunction.

In 2023, after acquiring a MagVenture TMS system, Dr Castro suggested TMS therapy treatment after establishing a strong patient-physician relationship with James. Remarkably, after just 13 sessions, James reported a significant lift in his mood, and to further optimize his treatment, the TMS parameters were adjusted, increasing the pulse count and adapting the intensity accordingly to enhance his low mood.

By his 36th session, James had substantially improved his patient health assessment or PHQ-9. He continues bi-weekly TMS sessions and maintains his initial medication regimen, finding a new lease on life under the clinic's care.

"His journey, marked by trust and perseverance, is a testament to the potential of TMS in managing severe depression as well as other milder forms depression," said Dr Castro. "This highlights the transformative impact of TMS, especially in cases where traditional medication approaches face limitations. James's story is a powerful TMS therapy review or testimonial, showcasing real patient results."

To schedule an appointment at Brandywine Valley TMS, call (302) 635-1710 or discover more at https://www.brandywinevalleytms.com.

Health tech entrepreneur, Arvind Raichur, has closely watched the evolution of healthcare data over the years as consumers primarily overlooked it.

He predicts that lackadaisical approach to healthcare data will drastically change in 2024 as more consumers become aware of their medical records and want to own it. 

Studies estimate up to 70 percent of health records can contain errors or inaccurate patient information. These errors can lead to wrong prescriptions, expensive diagnostic tests or worse - a misdiagnosis of a disease. 

Raichur founded DrOwl – a secure mobile health platform - as a way for consumers to securely track and protect their healthcare records. Since then, DrOwl has established connections with the country’s largest health record systems as well as The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs, enabling consumers to bring all of their health records into one location on their phone.

“You want to know if there is a mistake in your credit report, so why wouldn’t you want to know if your medical records contain an error that could lead to a dangerous misdiagnose,” said Raichur. “For patients with chronic health conditions like diabetes, the information is critical. There is no margin of error when it comes to our health and prescriptions.”

In 2021, Congress enacted a section of the Cures Act that gives all patients the right to aaccess their records through the app of their choice. Up until that point, it was extremely difficult for patients to acquire or review their health records from hospitals or doctors offices.

A 2023 study from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology suggests consumers are becoming more aware of their health data. The government agency found more consumers are logging into their health portals and reviewing their medical records on mobile apps like DrOwl. The report also found the share of consumers accessing their online medical records or patient portal more than doubled between 2014 and 2022.

DrOwl is a free medical platform that allows consumers to download all of their medical records into one place. The mobile health platform contains a personalized patient portal that translates medical jargon and codes into an easy-to-understand language. 

Navy veteran Tim Quinn is one of those consumers who got on board with owning his health records. He had voluminous medical records from all over the world after he served in Iraq, and connected all of his medical records with DrOwl. 

“You don’t have to be tech savvy to understand DrOwl. It’s very simple to use,” said Quinn, who is from Louisiana. “I was also able to better understand my medical history by using their personalized search engine that was customized to my personal health records. I feel like I am able to better understand my health now.”

Findings from HealthIT Report

The study from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology found about 3 in 5 adult Americans accessed their online medical record or patient portal in 2022. That represents a 50 percent increase since 2020.

It also found more healthcare providers and insurers are offering online access to the patient’s medical records. Roughly 75 percent of all respondents said their healthcare provider or insurer offered them online access to their medical records, representing a 24 percent increase over the last 3 years.

“It’s important for consumers to pay attention to these health records,” said Raichur. “In the ER, seconds matter. Physicians and nurses are moving 100 miles an hour and will refer to your medical records for quick decisions, and many times without talking to you. Your medical records stay with you for life. You should know what’s in there.”

Consumers can download DrOwl on iOS or Google Play.

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A new national consumer survey reveals nearly two-thirds of Americans have never checked their medical records for errors, even though the majority of them say it’s easy to do.

Studies estimate up to 70 percent of health records contain errors or inaccurate patient information. These errors can lead to wrong prescriptions, expensive diagnostic tests or worse - a misdiagnosis of a disease. 

The national survey was conducted by the HIPAA-compliant mobile health platform, DrOwl - a free medical platform that allows consumers to download all of their medical records into one place. 

DrOwl initiated the survey to better understand what Americans actually know about their health data and how they feel about medical jargon that is frequently used on medical records. More than two-thirds of patients said they didn’t understand what their physician after their visit. 

The online survey involved 1000 adults across the US of which 59 percent were women and 41 percent were men. 56 percent of respondents were 35 years old or older.

The CEO of DrOwl, Arvind Raichur, said this survey suggests most consumers aren’t taking their health records seriously.

“We watch our credit scores closely because we know it will impact our ability to make a large purchase. How much more valuable is your health,” said Raichur. “Mistakes happen especially in a fast-paced environment like the emergency room and our quick visits with the physician. It’s important to make sure your records are accurate and it’s very easy to do.” 

Who Owns Your Medical Records? 

Congress enacted a section of the “Cures Act” last year that gives all patients access to their digital health records for free. Up until that point, it was extremely difficult for patients to acquire or review their health records from hospitals or doctors offices.

Despite the new law, only 17 percent of those surveyed correctly answered that they own their medical records. Roughly 20 percent wrongly believed their doctor owned their medical records; 14 percent said their insurance company owned their records; and 19 percent had no idea who owned their records.

The consumer survey found 40 percent of respondents said they had reviewed their medical records. 42 percent of respondents said they didn’t know they should check their medical records, while 17 percent said they trusted their doctor to keep their records accurate. 

Patients are Confused with Medical Jargon and Physician Communication 

The survey also asked consumers if they understand the medical language or jargon that their doctor uses. 

More than half, 52 percent, answered they “somewhat understand what their doctor shares,” while 12 percent said they “rarely understand what my doctor shares” and 4 percent “never understand what their doctor shares.” As a result, 1 in 3 patients or 66 percent of respondents said they felt somewhat confused or unsure with the information their doctor shared.  

DrOwl contains a personal health search engine that helps people understand their specific conditions as well as the medications they are taking. Using AI and machine learning, the platform translates medical jargon and codes from the patient’s medical records into easy-to-understand language. 

For example, patients might be confused when they hear “Hypothyroidism” or medical code “Nos (E03.9)”, but it actually is translated into an underactive thyroid that doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones for the body. If this code appears in a patient’s medical records, DrOwl will also provide curated medical information for patients with this condition from authoritative medical sources.

“If you want to learn more about your specific condition, or better understand what your physician is writing down, DrOwl makes it easy to become more empowered with your health. There is nothing more important than that,” said Raichur.

Consumers can download DrOwl for free on iOS or Google Play.