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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Aspirin has beneficial side effect
Aspirin, when taken every other day for at least 10 years, decreased colon cancer in women by 20%. Women who took 100 mg of aspirin every other day were found to have this benefit. The study was specifically performed in … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
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Obese mothers pass on risk to their babies
New known fact: Children of obese women died earlier and had more heart problems later in life than those of normal weight mothers. The offspring’s risk of death from any cause was 35% higher than individuals born to normal weight … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, obesity, Obstetrics, Uncategorized
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What you need to know about strokes…
Stroke. What an awful word. My father had a debilitating stroke at age 50. 795,000 people have a new or recurrent stroke each year. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the US. Stroke ranks fourth as … Continue reading
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Initial obstetrical visit. A great time for myth-busting!
I have performed obstetrics for 18 years and taught medical students and residents to do the same. It is an honor and a privilege. Pregnancy advice is fraught with “myths”. . . here are some “truths.” Eat fish! Fish is high in quality protein … Continue reading
Posted in Obstetrics, Uncategorized
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Practice changer for sore throats!
Steroids may be helpful for sore throats. This is a new thought. 8 research trials were combined with results showing that for patients with sore throats (with negative rapid strep test) and painful swallowing that steroids may treat the symptoms. Patients who … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, infections, infections, Pediatrics, throat conditions, throat conditions, Uncategorized
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Cool health apps to check out!
There is seemingly an app for everything! Listed below are some well-received apps that physicians frequently suggest to patients. For anxiety. Breathet2Relax and Relation Techniques For menopause: BioDesk and myPause For pain: WebMD Pain Coach For weight loss: Lose it! and MyFitnessPal … Continue reading
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Why breastfeed?
Too many reasons to list. . . but I’ll try. Benefits for mother: increased physical closeness with baby, decreased risk of breast cancer, decreased risk of ovarian cancer, decreased risk of endometrial cancer, less blood loss after birth which may … Continue reading
Posted in food, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Uncategorized
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Here’s an app to help with pre-colonoscopy prep!
What will they think of next? There is now a smartphone app that gives bowel prep step-by-step instructions. You can even input the bowel prep prescribed and time of the endoscopy and then instructions and alerts will help guide you. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, colon, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
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Traveler’s diarrhea
Summer is traveling season. . . this brings up the age-old question of … What to do to avoid diarrhea? What to take? When to take it? What is traveler’s diarrhea (TD)? It is defined as passing 3 or more … Continue reading
Posted in colon, General Medicine- Adults, infections, Uncategorized
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