Brandon McMullen, PA-C

11/11/2025

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The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it will eliminate black box warnings from hormone replacement therapies used to treat menopausal symptoms,...

11/09/2025

Tidepooling is a great way to explore coastal life up close—but it’s also one of the few places where medicine, marine biology, and safety intersect in surprising ways.

This photo shows a typical intertidal rock teeming with life—barnacles, mussels, seaweed, and often hidden among them, creatures like sea stars, sea urchins, and anemones. While most are harmless, a few can pose risks to beachgoers:
• Sea urchins can puncture the skin with fragile spines, sometimes introducing venom and bacteria.
• Anemones and some starfish species (like the crown-of-thorns in warmer waters) contain mild toxins that may cause localized pain or skin irritation.
• Cuts from barnacles and mussels can lead to secondary infections, especially if untreated in a marine environment.

Wounds from marine organisms often require different care than typical injuries. Saltwater exposure, unusual pathogens, and envenomations mean a seemingly minor scrape could become more serious if not properly managed.

If you’re exploring coastal tidepools, wear water shoes, move carefully, and know what to look out for. And if you sustain a sting, puncture, or laceration that worsens or doesn’t heal, get it checked—especially if you’re immunocompromised or diabetic.

11/08/2025

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – A local medical group is cutting the ribbon this evening on their new facility in Cambridge. The Sailwinds Medical Group originated in Cambridge and moved to Salisbury a few years earlier. They re-opened an office in Cambridge this past Summer, and are now able to offer up medica...

11/05/2025

Email from Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Let's Welcome the Sailwinds Medical Group to the Cambridge Business Community We look forward to seeing you THIS Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm at the

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

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A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.

10/19/2025

Redwoods stand tall—some for over a thousand years—not because they resist stress, but because they adapt to it. Their strength comes from balance, deep roots, and mutual support from the trees around them. Our spines work the same way.

Spinal health isn’t just about avoiding injury. It’s about how we carry ourselves through time. Poor posture, prolonged sitting, or weak core muscles can place strain on the spine, leading to pain, disc problems, and nerve irritation. But movement, strength, and alignment help protect it.

Like a redwood, your spine is meant to support you—flexible, upright, and responsive to its environment. Walking, stretching, core strengthening, and mindful posture are small habits that can reduce chronic back pain and improve long-term function.

Spine health isn’t just orthopedic—it connects to mental health, sleep, and how we engage with the world. If you’re experiencing back pain or stiffness, speak with your primary care provider. You may not need scans or surgery—just a plan to move, strengthen, and stand tall again.

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10/07/2025

🪴 Know Poison Ivy — Spot It, Treat It, Avoid It

That notorious “rash plant” hides in plain sight. Here’s how to stay safe and what to do if you get exposed:

What is it & how does it cause a rash
•Poison ivy (and its cousins poison oak/sumac) contain an oil called urushiol in all parts (leaves, stem, roots, sap). 
•Contact with urushiol causes allergic skin reactions in ~50–75% of people. 
•Even dead or dried plants, tools, clothing, or pets can carry urushiol for years. 

Identification tip
•“Leaves of three, let it be.” Each leaf cluster usually has three leaflets. 
•Leaves change color by season: red in spring, green in summer, yellow/orange/red in fall. 
•The rash often appears in streaks or linear patterns (where the oil brushed across your skin) rather than random spots. 

What to do immediately after exposure
•Remove contaminated clothing (don’t let it touch other surfaces).
•Gently wash skin with cool water and mild soap as soon as possible (within 10–15 minutes is ideal) to help remove urushiol. 
•Clean under fingernails (particles can hide under there). 
•Wash tools, shoes, pets (with gloves on) to prevent cross-contamination. 

How to manage a rash / symptoms
•The rash often resolves in 1–3 weeks without medical treatment. •To ease symptoms:
•Cool compresses or lukewarm baths (oatmeal or baking soda) 
•Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream (low-potency OTC) 
•Avoid scratching (that increases infection risk) 
•Do not use things that might worsen the reaction, like creams with benzocaine or certain antibiotic ointments without advice. 

When you should see a medical provider
•Rash is widespread or involves face, eyes, mouth, or ge****ls. 
•Blisters are oozing pus or feel warm/tender (sign of infection). 
•Persistent rash not improving in ~2–3 weeks. 
•You experience swelling, difficulty breathing, or exposure via inhaling smoke from burning poison ivy. 

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