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LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital First Facility in Region to Offer Advanced Neurology PET CT Imaging to Diagnose Dementia

LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital First Facility in Region to Offer Advanced Neurology PET CT Imaging to Diagnose Dementia

CORRY, Pa. (December 16, 2025) — LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital has successfully launched a Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Amyloid imaging program in partnership with Vantage Mobile Services to assist in the diagnostic assessment of cognitive impairment. CMH is the first of Vantage’s facilities to offer advanced neurology PET CT imaging. A Neuraceq® amyloid PET scan is a type of medical brain imaging approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Doctors... Read More »

Dr. James Lin: A New Horizon in Alzheimer’s Care: Targeting the Disease Itself

Dr. James Lin: A New Horizon in Alzheimer’s Care: Targeting the Disease Itself

For countless families, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis has long felt like an irreversible sentence, a slow fading of memories, and a gradual loss of connection. The journey is marked by a search for ways to manage symptoms, but the underlying disease progression has remained a formidable challenge. Today, however, a new horizon is emerging in Alzheimer's care, offering not just management, but a direct intervention against the disease's core pathology. Innovative treatments known as amyloid-targeting therapies... Read More »

Living in Fear: Anxiety Disorders

Living in Fear: Anxiety Disorders

Most people experience brief moments of fear just before a public speaking engagement or a first date. However, for 40 million adults suffering from anxiety disorders, feelings of fear and dread disrupt their lives for at least six months. Anxiety disorders impair social and occupational functioning, explains Mathew Sipple, D.O., an osteopathic psychiatrist from Erie, PA. Since it is not uncommon for anxiety disorders to occur in people who have pre-existing mental or physical illnesses,...Read More »

Muscle Cramp A Common Pain

Muscle Cramp A Common Pain

Has a muscle cramp ever woken you up in the middle of the night? Or stopped you in your tracks in the middle of an activity? If you're like most people, chances are your answer is yes. Muscle cramps, or "charley horses" as they are sometimes called, are extremely common and occur when muscles involuntarily contract and cannot relax. While it is not known exactly why muscle cramps develop, there are some proven methods for...Read More »

Food Allergies: Avoiding a Holiday Hazard

Food Allergies: Avoiding a Holiday Hazard

As holiday parties fill the calendar, many of us may forget or neglect to consider food allergies. With a staggering 2 percent of American adults and 8 percent of American children estimated to suffer from some form of a food allergy, carelessness toward ingredients can cause more discomfort than the visiting in-laws. Because allergic reactions to food could appear within minutes or up to two hours after consumption, it is important to understand what is...Read More »

Eye Strain at Work: See the Signs

Eye Strain at Work: See the Signs

In today's workplace, the majority of people use computers and many of them experience vision problems. How can you tell if you are one of the many people suffering from eye strain? Several symptoms may appear as a result of eye strain from computer use, explains Carlo DiMarco, D.O., an osteopathic Ophthalmologist practicing in Erie, PA They include headaches, blurred vision, frequent blinking and dry eyes, just to name a few. For most people, eye...Read More »

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