Studies in exercise physiology may teach us more effective and efficient ways to exercise for our health. I intend to look carefully into this area.
Flu is here. This year’s vaccine is not spot on target but still clearly worthwhile. If you get flu symptoms, come in promptly for evaluation and testing and possible Tamiflu prescription.
Practice reminders about how to improve communications from you to us and vice versa so we can work most effectively on your behalf
Prevnar is a new and additional vaccine against bacterial pneumonia intended to provide better pneumonia protection for older patients
Good beds make a good night’s sleep. The essence is a firm underneath in the mattress with a soft and resilient top. That can be accomplished relatively inexpensively with certain mattresses and foam or polyester toppers. Getting a mattress that requires a mortgage is not necessary nor superior.
New review of mammography in JAMA explores our lack of coherent or easily applied decision-making about the benefits and risks of the test and whether and when women should undergo screening mammograms
Antibiotics do not kill viruses. Most common winter “sinus infections” are really viral infections that are not helped by a Zpak. I explain the criteria we use to determine when to give you an antibiotic for a nasopharyngitis-tracheitis syndrome.
Recent hypertension guidelines by the ACC/AHA substantially relax treatment standards. I explain why I disagree with the changes, as do various other professional groups. Here’s the short story.
Hip and spine fractures caused by osteoporosis are serious. We can detect and treat osteoporosis safely and effectively. Here’s a quick update.