The ABCs of Internal Medicine
For primary care, do you see an MD or a DO? Does that doctor have an NP or a PA? Can NPs and PAs write prescriptions? And if they can,…
Seniors
One Hack to Reconsider: The Doc in the Box
Walk-in clinics certainly have their place. If you come down with bronchitis or flu Saturday, and your primary care physician doesn't have weekend hours, it's a wonderful alternative to sitting…
TV Interview: Truth about the common cold with Dr. Ryan Shelton
Does going outside with wet hair cause a cold? How long does one really last? WCNC's Carolyn Bruck asked Tryon Medical Partners' Dr. Ryan Shelton to dispel myths about the…
Why Quit Smoking?
There are many health benefits to quitting smoking. No matter how long or how much a person has smoked, quitting can ALWAYS improve health. Reduce risk of heart attack. Smoking…
Colonoscopy Prep Hacks
Anyone who has had a colonoscopy will tell you the worst part is the preparation, or prep, which involves drinking a "bowel cleansing agent." This causes you to empty your…
TV Interview: Dr. Ryan Shelton on Heartburn, GERD and when to worry
All of us have had periodic heartburn after eating something that was overly rich or spicy. As we get older, heartburn can happen more frequently, or the pain can increase…
TV Interview: Dr. Ryan Shelton on Rash 101
If you have sensitive skin, or are one of those people who gets rashes often, you know how itchy, red, painful and irritated your skin can become. It can be…
TV Interview: Dr. Ryan Shelton’s Tips for Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
We start the year with the healthiest intentions after over-indulging during the holidays and skipping exercise for shopping and spending time with family and friends. We join the gym, restock…
TV Interview: “Calling Dr. Google”: Dr. Ryan Shelton discusses online medical searches
Searching the internet for medical information? Online research has its place, especially for on-again, off-again conditions that are inevitably off-again when you finally get around to making that appointment. I…
What Should I Expect with My Breast Cancer Screening?
A screening mammogram is a type of low dose X-ray which images the breast to look for early signs of breast cancer.