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The world of healthcare is in flux in many ways; more in the delivery and payment than in the scientific aspects of the enterprise. This is leaving the public and physicians themselves uncertain about the future of how medical care will be delivered and how insurance will provide coverage for that care and support …
Statin medications (Lipitor and Crestor) have been mainstays in the treatment of cholesterol for the past 30 years. They have a proven track record of safety and effectiveness in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Although serious side effects from these medications are very very uncommon (I’ve never seen any in my practice over 30 years), …
With Senator McCain’s diagnosis of glioblastoma just announced, I think it will have each of us thinking about this unlikely condition and the possibility that we might have symptoms that suggest a brain tumor. Patients often worry about such diagnosis when they have persisting headaches or strange head pains, but doctors know that such symptoms …
When I speak with patients and mention that they need to cut down on salt, they will usually tell me they do not use the salt shaker at all. That is not a surprise….I don’t think many of us use the salt shaker anymore at the table, at least not much. Only about 12% …
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Getting approval from insurance companies for medications has become a Herculean task. In an effort to control costs, there is a lot of ‘denying’ going on by the insurance companies. What is most frustrating, is the challenge of meeting the criteria insurance companies set for medications patients have been on for years and that have …
It’s always exciting to find something on the internet, either a source of information, or a new shop that carries products you’ve always wanted and never could find. Dealing with swelling of any sort can be bothersome and medications are often an imperfect solution to eliminating excessive fluid accumulation in the legs or another body …
Perhaps you’ve heard about boxing as a therapy to help with Parkinson’s patients, but if you haven’t, it’s an interesting connection. Of course, when we think of boxing we tend to think of Muhamid Ali and his Parkinson’s disease that was perpetuated by repeated blows to the head. But there is evidence that the coordination …
Here’s a LAUGH from a show on the BBC that will keep the doctor, and others you know from getting to big for their britches: >>> WATCH HERE<<<<
We all feel a loss in the office when one of our patients passes away, and when that person is as lovely and personable as Al Golin….it’s particularly hard. Al was an amazing individual whom we came to respect and care about. Our loss is minor compared to that of his family and friends, …
Used to be that the most dangerous trouble-makers in the country could be found on the wall of the post office. The list of the FBI ‘Ten most wanted’ was always fascinating to me. A chance to see a picture of the most heinous criminals still on the loose. Today’s ‘Top Ten’ is actually a …
There have been recent reports of the Avian Influenza among birds in China, termed the H7N9 strain. Such outbreaks are common, and they are monitored closely by public health officials due to the potential for an epidemic starting from such outbreaks. Current human strains are much different: H1N1 and H3N2. A change to H7 …
Synergy is the amplification of effect when two or more parts and forces interact. It is often the recipe for great results, and is among the reasons our office works so well. We are an ensemble case of characters, working hard to keep you, our group of patients under our care, in good health. …
Among my favorite movies from the 80’s was Officer and a Gentleman. In it, Richard Gere gets intimidated and inspired by Lou Gossett, Jr. in the role as his drill instructor. Gere’s last name is Mayo, but in order to ride him a bit, Gossett calls him MAYO-NAZE, and more importantly, he will not …
KISS stands for Keep It Simple Stupid….and to control the symptoms of your cold/upper respiratory infection, we need to focus on the following limited list. I have picked special products for each set of associated symptoms; you can use something else if you like, but this simple list will help you make a quick pit …
Sugar is always a topic of interest, but it will be talked about for then next few weeks with the latest release of Gary Taubes new book, The Case Against Sugar. Gary Taubes was one of the first writers with a scientific background to cogently critique diet and weight loss research, with an eye toward …