Monthly Archives: September 2026

Diabetes and Surgery: Why You Should Ask Your Patients if They are Diabetic Before Scheduling Surgery

Person taking A1c Blood Glucose test

Diabetes is a condition that tends to affect the daily life of individuals. However, it goes beyond that. Diabetes can alter surgical plans if HbA1c test levels are too high, which is why primary care doctors should be asking patients to take frequent tests before surgery. Key Takeaways If the results of an HbA1c test… Read more »

Neck Pain and the Spine: What Does an Abnormal Cervical MRI Look Like?

Cervical Spine MRI Abnormalities that Cause Neck Pain

Taking a look at an abnormal cervical and neck MRI, Dr. Grossfeld points out where to look for abnormalities. Abnormalities in the cervical region of the spine can cause serious neck pain. Knowing where and what to look for can help doctors diagnose where the pain originates from. Key Takeaways: Abnormalities in the cervical spine… Read more »