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A recent article in the New York Times touts the potential for pig organs to be transplanted into humans within the next two years. Now I know we love our bacon, but to many this may seem a bit ‘out of this world’. Knee jerk resistance aside, it has been known for some time that …
Are you color blind? If so, there are new glasses that can help you with Red/Green color-blindness. They are from ENCHROMA and are life-changing for those who have had this condition all their lives. Take the test and see CLICK >>>>HERE<<<<
Remaining independent is everyone’s desire, but sometimes we are on the edge of being able to manage. Having a system for monitoring a loved one at home is critical to making sure they are safe, is there are questions of potentials falls or unexpected health issues. For this reason, we recommend home monitoring devices that …
I love a bargain, and when it comes to prescription medications I hate seeing all of the rip offs they go on. There is a conspiracy to prevent patients from getting accurate information on the cash price of medications, but I just found a good place to get a rough idea of the cost of …
Being called a Quack is one of the worst things you can say about a physician, and although I’ve never been called one (that I know of!), I’ve certainly followed some of the scientific fashions-of-the-day and treated patients with medications we subsequently determined were unhelpful if not downright dangerous. But that is child’s play compared …
No….a Veloped is not a dinosaur, but rather a hard-scrabble walker for the most active seniors. Trionic carries the most comprehensive catalogue of walkers and assistive devices for people with limited mobility. Not only are these walkers and rollators sharp looking, they are designed to be functional and tough. Take a look at their extensive …
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Would you like some insights into how to manage your low back pain with home exercise and stretching? Check out this special even on the Radio with John Blilie, a personal health coach and activity/exercise trainer. Listen to John and others as they have a discussion about low back pain . You’ll find some helpful …
When patients seek my care for their health conditions, are often explain to them what I offer as their Internist. I am a Hopkins-trained medical scientist…..that is my stock in trade. My validation is based on a host of definitive facts and innovations that include: organ transplant (liver, kidney, lung, heart) , anesthesia (general and …
PPI medications are among the most commonly prescribed in the world, and have virtually banished ulcer disease to the dustbin of history. Prilosec and Nexium are the ones you know best, but there are many other brands. Recently, I have defended PPI medication long-term use against a barrage of negative press suggesting a whole …
A patient writes: My friend told me he had a TIA in his left eye, something I had not heard of. Can you tell me more? My response: A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a brief episode of blood loss to an area of the central nervous system, which results in transient symptoms that …
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Recovering from a difficult surgery, a prolonged hospitalization, or dealing with a chronic and complicated illness is a challenge. It often gets a bit disheartening as the weeks and months trudge on. It’s just such situations that remind me of Aesop’s fable of the ‘Tortoise and the Hare’. We all remember the story of the …
This year, for the first time in my career, I have had three adult patients seek hospital treatment for significant scorpion bite symptoms affecting their bodies more generally, including generalized tingling and numbness. This is very unusual to me, and suggests that the potency of neurotoxin in the current scorpions in Scottsdale is greater than …
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Actually…it’s WRAP…….and I can’t RAP….or WRAP, but here is a quick and smart GIF that shows you how to wrap a bandaid over a flexible area of skin. I’d never seen this done before and found it a great new move. Check it out >>>>HERE<<<<
Many of you heard me planning to go to the Great American Eclipse ….well…we made it. It was an awesome experience, as you’ve heard from many quarters, and I would echo those reports, but even stronger in me was my feeling of a connection to those discoverers in the past (ancient and more modern), as …
Choosing healthy food is a challenge. Not because unhealthy food tastes so good, but because some things that seem healthy may not be. As I’ve said many times before in this blog, writers such as Gary Taubes have exposed the lack of proven research to demonstrate the healthiest aspects of diet. Gary Taube’s Good …
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