Summer Lecture Series
Registration is required for the following events. To register, please call our Direct DoctorsSM Plus Physician Referral and Class Registration line at
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People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an airway that is narrower than normal and collapses during sleep. Complications include high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and daytime sleepiness, as well as difficulty concentrating, thinking and remembering. Many people have OSA and don't know it. Dr. Esselman, an ear, nose and throat specialist, will discuss signs, symptoms and treatment.
Gregory Esselman, MD
Senior Wellness Breakfast Club
July 11 at 9 AM
USC–Aiken Business
and Education Center
Complimentary breakfast
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Sun damage can be either acute (sunburn) or chronic, resulting in gradual changes caused by an accumulation of sun exposure throughout your life. Chronic damage can result in a cosmetic change in your skin's appearance called sun spots, also known as liver or age spots, which typically appear on the face, neck, upper chest and arms. Dr. Page will explain the sun's effect on your skin and what can be done to protect, prevent and treat damaged skin.
Dean Page, MD
July 16 at 11:30 AM
Woodside Country Club
Complimentary lunch
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Some people are more prone to getting UTIs than others. Any abnormality of the urinary tract that obstructs the flow of urine (kidney stone, enlarged prostate, etc.) sets the stage for an infection. Dr. Maniam will discuss UTI causes, symptoms and treatments.
Prakash N. Maniam, MD
July 22 at 6 PM
St. John's United
Methodist Church
Complimentary dinner
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Innovative Back Surgery
Many people will have back pain sometime during their life. Trauma, aging, improper body mechanics and normal wear and tear can all injure your spine. Damage to any part of your back, especially pressure on your nerves, can cause pain and other symptoms. Dr. Carter, whose expertise is performing cervical disk surgery and minimally invasive surgery on the lumbar spine, will discuss advanced back surgery procedures.
Ty W. Carter, MD
Senior Wellness
Breakfast Club
August 8 at 9 AM
USC–Aiken Business
and Education Center
Complimentary breakfast
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Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
Sometimes the symptoms of an underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid can be as hard to pin down as the diagnosis itself. Thyroid disease can occur at any age, but a simple test can determine its presence. Left untreated, the condition can have serious consequences. Dr. Vaughters will discuss signs, symptoms and treatment options.
R. Bauer Vaughters, MD
August 12 at 6 PM
Christian Heritage Church
Complimentary dinner
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Exercise is good for you, but accidents, poor training practices or improper gear can sometimes lead to injury. Overuse injuries are subtle, usually occur over time and result from repetitive microtrauma to tendons, bones and joints. Examples include tennis elbow and swimmer's shoulder. Dr. Massie will discuss overuse injuries, which are the most common and challenging to diagnose and treat.
R. Vaughan Massie, MD
August 21 at 6 PM
Cedar Creek Golf Club
Complimentary dinner
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A colonoscopy allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine to see inflamed tissue, abnormal growths and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It's also used to look for causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits and to evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and weight loss. Dr. Winburn will discuss the procedure, how to prepare and more.
Virginia Winburn, MD
August 27 at 11:30 AM
Houndslake Country Club
Complimentary lunch
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If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Arthritis often causes pain and swelling in your elbows, knees and other joints. Over time, a swollen joint can become severely damaged. Dr. Martinez de Andino will discuss symptoms and treatment options.
Edwin V. Martinez de Andino, MD
September 4 at 6 PM
O'Dell Weeks
Recreation Center
Complimentary dinner
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Osteoporosis is a silent disease that makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. As many as 50 percent of all women and 25 percent of men older than age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Dr. Vaughters will discuss signs, symptoms and treatment.
R. Bauer Vaughters, MD
Senior Wellness Breakfast Club
September 12 at 9 AM
USC–Aiken Business and
Education Center
Complimentary breakfast
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What's New in Arthritic Surgery
Living with arthritis can be debilitating. Dr. Shannon, an orthopedic surgeon, will speak about what's new in arthritis treatments and surgery.
Timothy Shannon, MD
September 23 at 6 PM
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Complimentary dinner
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