HealthLinks Charleston July/August 2022

www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 11 73 | A STEP BACK FROM REALITY Although they are a treatment and not a cure, ketamine infusions have been effective in helping people deal with depressed brain functioning. 78 | SURF’S UP FOR OCEAN THERAPY Waves 4 Women is a four-week program that focuses on learning to practice mindfulness, manage uncomfortable emotions, develop a growth mind-set and empower women to do more than they think they can. 82 | CCMS: COMMON SKIN CANCER WARNING SIGNS At Trident Dermatology, health care professionals use the acronym ABCDE to help patients recognize melanoma early and learn how to distinguish it from a common mole. 84 | TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN HEALTH CARE Whether health care technology is addressing vision deterioration, renal failure, heart disease or a host of other physical ailments, such advancements are significantly improving treatment for patients with these challenges. CONTENTS SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT When Change is a Good Thing. .................................................55 Getting Patients Back on Their Feet...........................................65 DIRECTORIES Dermatology....................................... 94 Plastic Surgery..................................... 95 BY THE NUMBERS Facial Scars. ........................................ 24 Photoaging. ........................................ 28 IN EVERY ISSUE Publisher’s Note.................................. 12 About the Cover................................. 13 Living Healthy Area Events................. 14 There's an App for That...................... 77 The Lighter Side of Health Care. ........ 80 Charleston Area Nonprofits................ 86 A Unique Case.................................... 88 Healthy Pet: Happy Pet....................... 90 The Facts on Food & Drink................. 92 The Pulse on Charleston Nurses. ........ 96

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