Patient Education Archives - Georgia Infectious Diseases Specialist

Articles And Presentations, Patient Education, Wound Care | November 14, 2023

Stages of Diabetic Foot Ulcer – Diabetic Foot Ulcer Doctor’s Clinic GA

Diabetic foot ulcers typically progress through several stages. One such classification system used to describe them is the Wagner Classification or University of Texas Diabetic Wound Classification system. These stages

Patient Education | November 14, 2023

Understanding the Importance of Early Detection with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Testing

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is more than just a medical term – it’s an ever-increasing global health crisis. Affecting millions worldwide, NAFLD infiltrates livers without being detected, often unwittingly

Patient Education | October 20, 2023

Unmasking the Silent Epidemic: Testing for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease, commonly referred to as MAFLD, previously known as Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a silent epidemic silently gaining ground in our communities. 40% of

Wound Care, Patient Education | September 25, 2023

What Makes Wound Care Specialists Distinct?

Wound Care Specialists play a pivotal role in wound treatment. They are specially-trained healthcare providers devoted to offering comprehensive wound care to their patients, whether the wound be complex, chronic

Wound Care, Patient Education | September 7, 2023

Wound Care Specialists GA: Understanding the Different Types of Wounds

Wounds, by their very nature, come in a plethora of shapes, sizes, and severities. While the layman might categorize wounds simply as “cuts” or “burns”, healthcare professionals, especially wound care

Patient Education, Infectious Diseases | September 6, 2023

PRP with Small Intestine Submucosa Layer (SIS)

Background: The effective use of autologous platelet rich plasma (aPRP) to expedite wound healing has been limited because retaining the aPRP at the wound site is technically challenging. In this

Infectious Diseases, Patient Education | August 16, 2023

Preventing Hepatitis A: Empowering Through Knowledge and Care at RID-IC

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A Virus. This particular strain belongs to a larger family of hepatitis Virus that causes inflammation in the

Patient Education, Wound Care | July 4, 2023

Empowering Patients: How Wound Care Specialists Promote Self-Care Strategies

In the field of wound care, patients play an essential part in their own healing process. Empowering patients to take an active role in self-care strategies can lead to improved

Patient Education | June 7, 2023

Semaglutide Weight Management Program

Are You Tired of Struggling with Weight Loss? Do Diet and Exercise Routines Fail You? At Regional Infectious Diseases and Infusion Center, Inc. (RID-IC), we understand how frustrating this situation

Patient Education | May 30, 2023

Patient Education Material

What are diabetic foot complications? Having diabetes increases your risk for foot sores and infections. The problems can range from minor sores to permanent damage to the foot. In severe