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Would it surprise you to know that Mr. Putin is Gluten sensitive? It would surprise me….as I have no idea. But…..gluten-free fad, from a scientific standpoint has about as much accuracy as Mr. Putin’s statements have about any topic….there is not much truth there. If you ask any well-trained physician about gluten, they will explain …
I often mention ‘sexy’ science topics in my blog, because these are the issues that make it into the popular press. Many of these examples of late are focused on connections between commonly used medications and dementia. In the studies, there is a correlation between increased use of the offending medication and development of dementia …
I saw an article on this topic and had to laugh. The world of health care and medicine is changing dramatically due to a litany of economic pressure, governmental changes, scientific discoveries, and new technologies. But here, at our office, I do not envision any major changes taking place. With the passing of Justice Scalia …
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I’ve seen super-bugs in our town. They are occurring more frequently than in the past due to the broad use of strong antibiotics in the community and the progressive resistance to these antibiotics. Now, that fact might worry you…but relax. To me, a superbug is a bacteria that has multiple antibiotic resistances but can …
When Lee Atwater, the republican strategist for George H Bush, developed brain cancer and died back in the 90’s, the concerns about the connection between cell phones and brain cancer came to public attention. And a recent study in rats showed a higher incidence of brain tumors in male rats exposed to EMR for …
Patients often direct me to resources for self-improvement and care, and recently, one my robust patients told me how much he enjoyed the stretching classes on PBS, Channel 8. Called Classical Stretch, it is the #1 fitness show on PBS….and I’ve never heard of it. Since it has such high marks, I wanted to …
A recent study at Stanford University has shown great results in treating stroke patients and reducing disability several months to years after the stroke happened. In a proof-of-concept experiment, implanting stem cells harvested from bone marrow in the brain tissue affected by a stroke, yielded impressive improvements in functionality. New movement and capacities were seen …
I have a lot of patients who are dealing with some balance issues and this limits their ability to be active. As a result, this leads to more inactivity and even worse balance. But one of this comments they routinely make when I ask about it, is how they fair at the grocery store. I’m …
I came across the obituary for John J Freeman, III in the Wall Street Journal this past weekend, and like many obituaries, it led me on a research project to understand the connections in this mans life. A renowned medical researcher at UC Berkley he used electrodes, combined with high-level mathematics, to explore how the …
Yesterday was busy, as usual, but it was remarkable that 8% of our patients that day were 90 or over. Amazing how many of our patients are in fine shape in their 90’s and sometimes I will get into a conversation about what it is that explains a long, healthy life. One patient said….”I’ve got …
That’s the attitude…..the one you need when you confront a difficult medical issue. Sometimes you will be told that something cannot be done or fixed, but you need to push on and find the resources to help you through. Winston had it right. Recently I had a patient with a small stroke that affected the occipital …
With the development of more and more complex systems and computers, there are questions about the role for future physicians, who are at the pinnacle of the medical heirarchy, and whether they will be needed many years in the future. Are doctor’s jobs destined to be replaced? Many physicians think it’s impossible, but there are …
A patient of mine who lives in California, but has two parents in their late 80’s who needs some assistance, directed me to a very useful website www.carelinx.com It is a simple way to find a variety of caregivers to choose from, and is rather easy to use. Her experience has been good, but …
Although most of us would envy such a concern, gaining weight can be an important issue when you are recovering from illness. Having a variety of options of high calories foods and supplements is helpful. Along with Debra Landau-West, M.S., Registered Dietitian, we have developed a nice list of weight gainers to try. You can …
In his new book Hair: A Human History, Kurt Stenn explains a myriad of facets about hair growth and it’s distribution and development in humans, but of great interest to me was his explanation as to why hair has four phases of growth, like the four seasons. It is because our descendents, mammals had to grow …