By Elizabeth Acquista, MD, FACS Southeastern North Carolina is home to a wide variety of reptiles. Snakes are included in this group of cold-blooded animals. Snakes, both venomous and harmless, are amongst our reptilian neighbors. Snakes can be helpers in the garden by eating small creatures such as mice and rats that may be bringing… Read more »

By Timothy L. Chase, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Many women leak small amounts of urine from time to time. Leakage of urine can happen with specific movements during pregnancy or events such as coughing, sneezing, or exercise. Other women feel the urge to urinate and cannot get to the bathroom in time. When either symptom becomes… Read more »