Some complex conditions and chronic diseases require advanced, specialty medication therapies not available at a traditional pharmacy due to expense and their complex nature. These medications may require special handling by the pharmacist or administration by injection or infusion services. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers a specialty pharmacy to provide services not offered by many
During February, much attention is given to diseases and disorders that affect a patient’s heart and how they negatively affect a person’s quality of life. At the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), there is a specialized team of physicians and medical providers who are dedicated to treating conditions
It is common knowledge that many types of diseases and disorders within the body can present symptoms that mimic other issues. This is often the case when a patient has a serious type of aneurysm known as an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), which can cause back pain, for example, if it causes any symptoms at
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on and spread awareness about heart disease. The United States, and the Appalachian region in particular, has a troublesome rate of heart disease, which is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. In many cases, heart disease is preventable, and adopting
