Crossroads medical guide fall 2014

Medical Guide 2014

A supplement to The Daily Corinthian

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Dr. Robert Shappley helps others see life

BY CAROL HUMPHREYS For the Daily Corinthian

Dr. Robert Shappley practices his profession in an unassuming building built in 1960 tucked away on a side street in downtown Corinth.

Upon meeting the optometrist, one realizes his focus is not on what surrounds him, but on how his patients see the world. The doctor quickly puts his patients at ease with his broad smile and lighthearted conversation.

Though he was born and reared in Tupelo, Corinth has always been a part of Shappley’s life. He points out his office window at a two-story white house with a top floor balcony located behind the Foote Street Church of Christ.

“Mom used to wait for Santa there at her grandparents’ house,” he commented.

The house located at Bunch and Madison Streets has a historical marker at its entrance describing it as “New Hope.” It was built in 1875 and was home to Shappley’s great-grandparents. His grandfather, Howard Meeks, grew up there.

“When we moved to Corinth, most of my relatives who lived here were already out at Henry Cemetery,” said the 54-year-old physician. “But I remember as a child coming up here from Tupelo to visit them. It was a long haul. There was such a feeling of relief when we’d come to the old concrete weigh station at what is now old Hwy. 45 and Highway 72. It signaled we had arrived in Corinth and could finally get out of the car!”

Much of Shappley’s early life centered around Reed’s Department Store in downtown Tupelo where his father, the late Wade Shappley, managed the men’s department for 54 years.

“Reed’s was my background growing up,” he said. “I still occasionally meet people who remember my dad.”

His mother, Ruth Shappley, was a bookkeeper at Gravlee Lumber Company. She now lives close to her son and his family in Corinth.

Shappley attended high school in Tupelo where he was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities including being a member of the Key Club, running cross-country and involved in theater.

When asked how he became interested in optometry, he laughed and said he had really bad eyes as a child.

“A lot of eye doctors say that,” he added, smiling.

His father’s cousin, W.M. Dickerson, practiced optometry in Tupelo and Dickerson’s son, Bill Jr., currently practices there. As a youngster, Shappley was a regular patient at the eye clinic and became interested in the profession.

As a young man, he attended Harding University and the University of Mississippi and received his un-

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dergraduate degree in 1982. He received his doctorate degree at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. in 1986. The young doctor practiced in Tupelo for a few years, then took a sabbatical and got a law degree at University of Mississippi School of Law. “I received my license to practice law, but never practiced,” said Shappley. “I missed patient contact and was soon back in a white coat.”

The physician met his wife, Shelaine, at Ole Miss.

She is the daughter of Ivy and the late Betty Evans of Corinth. Though her mother’s family was from Corinth, Shelaine grew up all over the United States as an “Air Force brat.” She is now a paralegal with Mitchell McNutt in Tupelo and Corinth.

In 1993 after he got out of law school, Shappley began looking for somewhere to practice optometry. He discovered Dr. Jack Hora in Corinth was looking for a partner and began working with him. He continued to commute to Corinth from Tupelo for seven years, finally moving with his family to Corinth in 2000.

Shappley’s daughters, Amelia and Avery, attended

Corinth city schools. Amelia, 23, currently works at Renasant Bank in Corinth while Avery, 17, is a senior at Corinth High School. The family man admits he was anxious about the pending empty nest syndrome but after she graduated from Freed Hardeman this past December, his eldest daughter moved back home.

“It’s pretty much like old times, which I like,” he said.

The father said Corinth has been a good place for his children to grow up.

“It has been to their advantage that we moved here and reared them here,” he said. “In addition to the many positive aspects of living here such as a good school system, there have been times in my children’s life at events where people have prayed. You just don’t see much of that anymore in today’s world, but Corinthians aren’t afraid to pray or express their faith, which I find very valuable.”

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often but that in the past few years, he and his wife have occasionally gone to Charleston, S.C., for a getaway.

“I love the coastline and city of Charleston. We found the beaches at St. Augustine’s prettier, but we are not sun -worshippers. We need a town to knock around in before spending the early evening hours on the beach,” he said.

At his clinic in Corinth, a small inexpensive mandolin hangs on the wall near the examination rooms. The music lover said it was the first instrument he ever bought and it made good “wall art.”

Shappley went on to say he does play the octave mandolin, though he is not a “great” musician. He explained the octave mandolin is a large version of the mandolin but an octave lower. It is similar to the guitar and an instrument used often in Celtic music, a genre he enjoys playing along with folk music.

Shappley commented he was also a “professional writer.” A humorous story he had written was published in Reader’s Digest in 1997. The doctor remarked he received a $400 check in the mail after the publication almost completely rewrote his story.

“I was a little offended they had rewritten my article,” he said, his eyes crinkling with amusement. “When I told my cousin, a commercial artist in Nashville, this, he replied, ‘Hey, you got paid for it, didn’t you?’”

Still, writing is something the health professional wished he had more time to pursue.

“I received a very nice compliment while I was at Ole Miss,” he said. “The grad student who was teaching my English Comp class called me into his office one day and told me I wrote really well. He asked me what I planned on doing with my life. I replied I was in the pre-med program and that was that. He dropped the subject.”

“I have sat down to write the great American novel a few times but after the first page, that was the end of it,” he chuckled.

Shappley also started teaching himself Italian about five years ago. He commented he had a positive start on learn-

Dr. Robert Shappley gives an eye exam. ing the language which he said “rolls trippingly off the tongue” but has lost some of it in recent years due to his busy schedule.

The eye doctor said he often pursues “little” interests now and then, but his passion is a love of history. He said he seldom took history courses as an undergrad because he already knew so much of it.

As far as current history and politics, he admits he stopped keeping up with it because it had become so bad. He’d rather watch “The Big Bang Theory,” he said jokingly.

Shappley is also a member of the Kiwanis Club in Corinth, a civic organization that raises money to provide service projects to families and the community such as scholarships.

Another important element in his life is his church, Foote Street Church of Christ, where he is one of four elders and a church administrator.

As for his profession, it is evident

Shappley enjoys helping his patients have the benefit of their most valuable human sense – their sight.

“I appreciate the texture of my profession and love talking to my patients.

Everybody has their own story,” he said.

“There is a lot of fun in the simplest things. Like when I see a child who is nearsighted and has never remembered the world being clear. You put a pre-

scription in front of them and all a sudden their world changes. They can see individual leaves and the grass almost looks too sharp to walk on.”

“That is a basic part of my working day,” he added. “But it is always neat.”

(Corinth resident Carol Humphreys is a freelance writer and contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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Relief of leg pain & swelling due to venous disease

BY ANGEL A. RODRIGUEZ MD, RVT, RPVI American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Diplomate

Approximately 25 million adults in the United States suffer from treatable, symptomatic, venous disease. Symptoms of venous disease range from leg heaviness, pain or tenderness, burning, restless legs, night cramps, leg swelling, skin changes and leg ulcers.

Venous disease occurs when a vein is not functioning properly, causing a disturbance in normal blood flow. The cause of most vein problems is venous insufficency. This happens when veins widen and stretch (dilate) and the valves are not able to close properly. Because of this, diseased veins have difficulty carrying blood back to the heart.

Many patients with venous insufficiency present with large varicose veins.

Varicose veins are large swollen veins

that bulge under the skin and are typically blue or green in color.

An abnormal valve or a weakened vessel wall causes the bulging. While many patients have the outward appearances of venous disease such as varicose veins, others have little or no visible signs of the disease.

Conservative Therapy Whether it is large varicose veins or pain and swelling, patients can benefit from the use of conservative therapy measures. The conservative therapy measures include a combination of daily leg elevations and the use of compression stockings. Leg elevations consist of

Diagnosis Ultrasound has proven a valuable tool in the diagnosis of venous disease. For years, our goal with venous duplex has been to check for blood clots or DVT. With new developments in medicine, we can now identify the anatomy and flow profiles of superficial venous system thus diagnosing insufficiency. We can now isolate the areas of insufficiency or reflux and target these specific veins for laser therapy or other procedures to improve patient’s quality of life.

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symptoms. Graduated compression refers to increased compression at the ankle (30mmHg) and less compression at the knee (20mmHg). This graduated compression increases venous return and decreases swelling in the leg. Note: You should put your hose on in the early morning and remove them before bedtime. These conservative measures should help with the symptoms of venous disease; however, it is not a cure.

Treatment Options The commonly used treatment options for venous disease include; compression therapy, thermal ablation, sclerotherapy, phlebectomy and high ligation and stripping. Most experts in the field of venous disease consider thermal ablation to be the safest, simplest, and most effective treatment type in producing the best long-term results when treating problems associated with the superficial venous system.

Our center specializes in the endovenous laser ablation technique (EVLA).

This thermal ablation procedure uses a minimally invasive endovenous laser to treat varicose veins and is a clinically proven alternative to traditional ligation and stripping surgery. It requires no general anesthesia and offers minimal risk and shorter recovery time.

The laser delivers a precise dose of energy into the vein wall, collapsing it. This process, called ablation, cures the condition and diverts blood flow to nearby functional veins. The resulting increased circulation significantly reduces the symptoms of varicose veins and improves their surface appearance.

The EVLT treatment generally takes less than one hour in the office and offers immediate relief with minimal-tono scarring. Patients can usually resume normal activities immediately with minimal or no pain. The success rate of the EVLT procedure is as high as 98 percent and is covered by most insurance.

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MRHC honored with Mission: Lifeline achievement award

BY BEN TUCKER MRHC Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Magnolia Regional Health Center has received the Mission Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

Each year in the United States, approximately 250,000 people have a STEMI, or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to immediately restore blood flow, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication.

The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program helps hospitals, emergency medical services and communities improve response times so people who suffer from a STEMI receive

prompt, appropriate treatment. The program’s goal is to streamline systems of care to quickly get heart attack patients from the first 9-1-1 call to hospital treatment. “MRHC is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our all of our patients,� said Ronny Humes, CEO of Magnolia Regional Health Center. “Receiving this recognition not only affirms that we as a hospital are being held to a certain standard in cardiac care, but it ensures that our patients will receive the timely and quality care that they need if the need arises. I am very proud of the hard work and efforts of our team.� “We commend Magnolia Regional Health Center for this achievement award, which reflects a significant institutional commitment to improve the quality of care for their heart attack patients,� said A. Gray Ellrodt, MD, chair of the Mission: Lifeline committee and chief of medicine at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass. “All too many heart attack patients in the

United States still fail to receive appropriate treatment for their life-threatening condition within the recommended timeframes. We must all continue this important work to streamline and coordinate regional systems of care to save lives and prevent complications.�

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treatment of STEMI patients to open the blocked artery. Before patients are discharged, they are started on aggressive risk education therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, aspirin, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, and they receive smoking cessation counseling if needed. Eligible hospitals must adhere to these measures at a set level for a designated period to receive the awards.

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Learn about radiation therapy

BY MICAH MONAGHAN, MD Cancer may be the scariest word that a physician ever tells a patient.

Radiation therapy may be the second most intimidating term for that same patient. This is likely because radiation is shrouded in mystery and myth and seems inaccessible to the general public.

Most people have personal experience with surgery, and nearly all have observed patients who have lost their hair from chemotherapy, thus feeling a passing familiarity with chemoMonaghan therapy. Fewer patients receive radiotherapy and the effects of treatment are often invisible, so this valuable treatment is not as well known in the general population.

This article attempts to familiarize the

general public with radiation therapy and dispel some of the fear that comes from inadequate knowledge of the treatment.

First, a few statistics may highlight how commonly radiation is used to help cancer patients. Nearly two-thirds of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy at some point during their illness.

At least 75 percent of patients are treated with the intent to cure their cancer. The remainder of patients receive radiation to control the growth of their tumor or to relieve symptoms like pain; treatment to relieve symptoms without intent of cure is called palliative radiation. Palliative radiation may span from 1 to 15 treatments. Curative radiation usually requires 15 to 45 treatments depending on tumor type and other treatments received. Consequently, the “average” radiation patient receives 5-6 weeks of Please see RADIATION | 15

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New cataract lens technologies makes for promising future

BY DR. JOHN R. SHIPP, M.D. Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States, with about 3 million surgeries every year. With a recent surge of baby boomers reaching the age of 65, more and more people desire cataract surgery to improve their vision.

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Most patients having cataract surgery will receive an artificial intraocular lens implant (or IOL).

After the cloudy cataract lens has been removed, this new, clear lens implant allows light to pass through and focus vision properly. The IOL becomes a permanent part of the eye. Until re-

cently, all patients received a traditional monofocal IOL. These IOLs provide clear vision at one distance, either close up or far away. But the monofocal IOLs cannot correct for eye conditions such as astigmatism (vision distortion due to an oval-shaped eye) or presbyopia (difficulty seeing up close after the age of 40).

Recent advances in IOL technology have brought about the ability to correct astigmatism or presbyopia. Yet, these advanced IOLs are only the beginning of newer technologies that will be available in the coming years. I will discuss a few of these exciting advances below.

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strong or too weak, they will require glasses or contacts to see best after surgery. With light-adjustable lenses, if the lens is too strong or too weak, it can be “fine-tuned” after surgery in the clinic to correct the error, giving patients their best vision without glasses or contacts.

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problems people face is presbyopia, which is the need for “readers” to see up close around age 40. The FluidVision accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) technology will restore the vision of youth to people affected by presbyopia.

The fluid-controlled IOLs utilize natural forces within the eye to shift fluid in the lens, resulting in a change in shape of the lens. This change results in restoring the eye’s ability to see things up close, giving patients the reading ability of a 35 year old. FluidVision® is currently in clinical studies in Europe and is expected to begin FDA clinical trials in the U.S. after more data is received from overseas studies.

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tively affecting their lifestyle. iolAMD is a new IOL system for the treatment of macular degeneration and other macular diseases. Depending on the visual potential remaining in the eye, an iolAMD patient could regain the ability to drive, read or see faces - significantly improving their quality of life. This ground breaking new procedure is as safe as routine cataract surgery and is an exciting new alternative for patients with macular disease. iolAMD has achieved approval for use in Europe, but is not currently available in the U.S., although preparations for FDA clinical trials are being made.

Cataract surgery today is already known for excellent visual outcomes.

Yet, with developing new technologies the future looks even brighter for patients needing cataract surgery over the coming years.

(To learn more about cataract surgery or IOL technology, contact Shipp Eye Clinic at 662-286-6068.)

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What is BPPV? Condition is benign but problematic

BY STEPHANIE DILLON What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?

BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo. Benign means not life threatening but to individuals who are affected by BPPV symptoms, the symptoms are life changing. Paroxysmal is a response, typically nystagmus which is involuntary eye movement from side to side, which Dillon builds, peaks, fatigues and is not continuous.

Change in head or body position with daily activities such as bending forward to read a book, bending head backwards to wash your hair in the shower or turning head to left or right as when rolling over in bed can trigger the response.

Vertigo is the sensation of movement usually described as spinning or turning of self or environment.

While experiencing vertigo, individuals often report decreased independence with daily activities due to symptoms such as nausea, difficulty concentrating, difficulty reading, difficulty driving, loss of short term memory, sensitivity to bright lights and noise, dizziness, poor balance, clumsiness, disorientation and poor tolerance of crowds which can lead to falls and further medical concerns.

What causes BPPV and who can be affected?

The cause of BPPV often cannot be determined but may be associated with head trauma, inner ear damage, prolonged positioning on your back or migraines. Inside your ears are three loop-shaped structures called semicircular canals that give feedback of move-

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cause of approximately 50% of dizziness in older people, typically age 60 and over, but can occur at any age. Pediatric vestibular disorders are receiving increased attention from clinicians as an overlooked problem.

What do you need to do if you suspect you may have BPPV or have similar symptoms?

Speak with your physician or otolaryngologist (ENT) regarding your symptoms. Physicians may recommend a physical therapy evaluation to provide further differential diagnosis. Physical therapists that provide vestibular rehabilitation can perform assessments and special tests to determine if you have BPPV and which treatment is appropriate dependent on your symptoms or assist with determining if your balance

Speak with your physician or otolaryngologist (ENT) regarding your symptoms. Physicians may recommend a physical therapy evaluation to provide further differential diagnosis. deficits are coming from the visual, somatosensory or vestibular system or a combination of systems to improve your function and safety with your daily activities.

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Breast cancer: Early detection still paramount

BY BRANDON W. SKELTON, MD “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.”

—Ralph Marston As an admittedlymild-but-nonethelessstifling summer gives way to fall, many colors immediately come to mind. Rich earth tones of brown, orange, and yellow reflecting the leaves that will soon begin their autumn Skelton metamorphosis. Blue and red for some, maroon and white for others. And pink.

Yes, you’ll see pink brashly accenting

shirts, hats, car tags, and even sports teams’ uniforms, symbolizing a comprehensive and indefatigable effort to increase awareness of breast cancer.

The medical community, with support from several special interest groups, has made significant strides in combatting this most formidable of foes. While many advances have been made and statistics support that the incidence of breast cancer in the U.S. is actually on the decline, those same statistics also show that 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

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paramount of principles. As it pertains to Alcorn county and our surrounding communities, Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) made a not-insignificant investment in recent facility renovations, including a revamped radiology and medical imaging department that opened

its doors in February 2013.

Thanks to a forward-thinking administration, we now have a new department equipped with full field digital mammography with computer aided detection, ultrasound, and MRI as part of our healthcare armamentarium, right here in Corinth. Specially trained technologists supplement the utility of these imag-

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ing tests by ensuring that exams are of the highest possible quality. An ambient lighting feature is also available in the mammography suite that allows the patient to select the background lighting color in an effort to minimize anxiety.

With patients, technologists, and all the requisite equipment, what’s missing?

Enter Magnolia Imaging Associates, a group of 5 board-certified diagnostic radiologists that reside locally and provide medical imaging interpretation services to MRHC. Our radiologists are medical doctors, each having dedicated his training to learning the nuances of each modality in order to ultimately enhance patient care.

Intimately familiar with the exams listed above, we must adhere to credentialing criteria mandated by the American Board of Radiology and FDA in order to render these services. If ultimately necessary, we also have the expertise to perform breast biopsies using stereotactic or ultrasound guidance, all in the

While many advances have been made and statistics support that the incidence of breast cancer in the U.S. is actually on the decline, those same statistics also show that 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. same department and on an outpatient basis in order to limit disruption of your normal activities.

In closing, I want to urge you to be proactive. Talk to your healthcare provider.

Take advantage of state-of-the-art equipment and specialized personnel right here at MRHC. We’ll be waiting for you.

(Brandon W. Skelton, MD, is radiologist with Magnolia Imaging Associates.)

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treatment. Breast, prostate, and lung cancers are the cancers most frequently treated with radiation, accounting for 56 percent of all radiation treatments.

Second, what on earth is radiation exactly and how does it help cure cancer?

Radiation therapy typically describes the use of high energy X-rays generated by a large machine called a linear accelerator. The X-rays are invisible and painless, similar to getting a chest X-ray or CT scan. The radiation kills the cancer cells by damaging the genetic material, which prevents the cell from reproducing. Once the cancer cells die, the body naturally eliminates them.

Normal cells are also affected by radiation, but they can repair themselves in ways the tumor cells cannot and avoid death. Any side effects of radiation treatment, other than fatigue, are specific to the area of the body that is being treated.

The biggest myth and fear about radia-

tion is being “burned up” by treatment.

While breast and throat treatments cause mild to moderate skin irritation, most modern radiation treatments have no visible skin reaction.

Lastly, the radiation treatment team is important to your care. The physician who will oversee your treatment is called a radiation oncologist. Radiation therapists are the specially trained technologists who actually deliver the treatment.

Dosimetrists and physicists are the often invisible treatment team members who ensure the safety and quality of the technical aspects of radiation delivery.

(For more information online, please visit the source of much of this article: www.rtanswers.org. To learn more about The Cancer Center at Magnolia, visit: www.mrhc.org/programs-services/cancer-center.php. Appointments may be made by calling 662-293-7551. Micah Monaghan, MD, is a Board Certified Radiation Oncologist at The West Clinic and The Cancer Center at Magnolia.)

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