Palo Alto, Calif. — May 8, 2013 — HealthTap, the popular mobile health platform that connects millions of people with a network of more than 38,000 top doctors for free, today announced it raised $24 million in Series B financing. Khosla Ventures led the round, in which prior investors Mayfield Fund and Mohr Davidow Ventures [...]
Our Medical Experts’ Thoughts on Yoga
1. Three sessions of yoga per week improved mood and decreased anxiety. View tip>> 2. Yoga is for everyone. Just ask your instructor how to modify poses to accommodate your injury/needs. View tip>> 3. Corpse pose (savasana), mindful breathing and releasing focus can lead to peaceful sleep. View tip>> 4. Yoga can lower both your [...]
Wellness Series: Antioxidants
Pop quiz! Do you know what an antioxidant is? Many people know they should eat foods “high in antioxidants” but they don’t know what they are or why. We asked our medical experts what these oxidation-fighting molecules are and how they impact our health. What are antioxidants? “Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells against [...]
Dr. Peter M. Ihle and His Dedication to Orthopedics
Dr. Peter M. Ihle is a Board Certified Orthopedist with a private Orthopedic Consulting practice in Eau Claire, WI. In his practice, Dr. Ihle performs independent medical examinations for personal injury cases, workman’s compensation cases, and medical malpractice cases. He has performed approximately 800 independent medical record exams and medical record reviews to date. Born [...]
Calling Dr. Adil Katabay for Your Pain Management Needs
As an Interventional Pain Physician, Dr. Adil Katabay listens to his patients, diagnoses their conditions, and does his best to control their pain via medication, physical therapy, pain psychology, TENS unit, and injections. His aim is to follow patients so that they “have a better life where their pain is not controlling them.” Dr. Katabay [...]
Meet Dr. Mark Weston, More Than Just an Outstanding Spine Surgeon
Dr. Mark Weston is a fierce doctor with more than just a reputable career as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. Before becoming an expert in his field, Dr. Weston was a very successful wrestler in college where he learned the focus and discipline to become a fantastic surgeon. He is determined to work with his patients [...]
Meet Dr. Ronald Achong, an Outstanding Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Ron Achong is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, specializing in the removal of teeth and sedation. He currently has a solo private practice with two locations in Lake Nona and Clermont, FL and has privileges at South Lake Hospital. After receiving his Doctorate in Dentistry from Harvard Dental School, his Medical Degree [...]
Showcasing Dr. Steven S. Ginsberg, a Leading Oncologist
Dr. Steven S. Ginsberg‘s philosophy as a physician is to “work closely with patient and family to provide the best medical care possible.” He states that “navigating through the medical care system can be a daunting task,” so his “goal is to provide information, understanding, and options for care, and to determine patient and family [...]
Presenting Dr. Myra L. Skluth, a Top Internist
Dr. Myra L. Skluth is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with added qualifications in Geriatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care. Since 1997, she has served as Chief of the Section of General Internal Medicine at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT where she grew up. She is also Associate Medical Director of Connecticut Hospice. Her interests [...]
Presenting Dr. Armando P. Russo, a Top OB/GYN
Dr. Armando P. Russo speaks Italian and Spanish, and lives with his wife in Vineland, NJ. He enjoys classical music, healthcare economics, and theoretical physics. Professionally speaking, Dr. Russo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with a private practice, Cumberland Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.A. Dr. Russo received his Medical Degree [...]