To my Patients and Friends,

Here’s some of the latest medical news… enjoy!

No more excuses

Can’t find the time for exercise?  It’s an obstacle for so many of us who lead busy lives… but even if you have only a few minutes to spare, brief regimens can work well.  For example, Tabata training, named after Japanese ... Continue Reading

To my Patients and Friends,

Here’s a summary of the latest medical news… enjoy!

An important new vaccine update

Previously, the Gardasil-9 vaccine, which protects against cervical, penile and anal cancer and genital warts caused by the sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), was approved only for people through age 26.  Now, the FDA has approved the vaccine ... Continue Reading

To my Patients and Friends,

Lots of interesting topics have popped up in recent medical news; I’ve chosen to discuss the ones that I feel are most relevant to most people (or to someone they know and love)…enjoy!

Oral contraceptives lower risk for ovarian cancer

Newer oral contraceptive pill formulations (with lower doses of estrogen and different types ... Continue Reading

To my Patients and Friends,

I’ve seen a plethora of new research on dementia in the last few weeks, so I thought I’d consolidate some of it for your review… and to finish, a little something on aspirin.  Enjoy!

The “germ theory” of Alzheimer’s Disease

As science delves more deeply into root causes for Alzheimer’s Disease, another ... Continue Reading

What Kind of Eater are You?

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, even inveterate beef eaters may be considering a more vegetable-centric diet. If you’re on a journey to vegetarianism or simply curious about the ... Continue Reading

Fewer Pills, Lower Doses, More Vigilance: The New Approach to Pain Management

It’s hard to imagine a medical crisis more widely discussed, dissected and debated in the last two years than opioid abuse. As a result, ... Continue Reading

Take Your Best Shot for a Flu-Free Winter

Last year’s flu season was severe in most parts of the country and left many wondering why the flu vaccine hadn’t performed more effectively. However, it remains our ... Continue Reading

There’s a little something for everyone here… enjoy!

Ask and ye shall receive

According to a recent study by the University of South Carolina’s Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, prescription co-pays are higher than the actual cost of the drug about 25% of the time.  As required by some insurers, pharmacists must often adhere ... Continue Reading

To my Patients and Friends,

Here are the latest medical news highlights… enjoy!

Are current cholesterol guidelines adequate?

Patients who are at low risk for heart disease but with LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels above 160 mg/dL are at long-term risk for increased mortality, according to a large study of 36,000 adults recently published in the journal ... Continue Reading

To my Patients and Friends,

Here are the latest medical highlights… enjoy!

Contact sports in the news again

We’ve known for some time about the increased risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes with a history of repetitive head impact (recall New England Patriots linebacker “Junior” Seau).  Unfortunately, that may not be the whole story.  ... Continue Reading