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- Bone Up: What Is Osteoporosis? April 14, 2023Continue Reading
Except for dedicated thespians, saying “break a leg” is most definitely not a harbinger of good luck. More than 10 million Americans are living with osteoporosis, a condition of low bone mass that results in increased risk of bone fracture, sometimes even from a minor fall or pressure from a big hug. Over 1.5 million ...
- What’s Keeping You Up at Night? April 1, 2022
Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety, Insomnia and Sleep Anxiety
A good night’s sleep does more than refresh and revitalize. It’s essential to your health, so make it a priority to understand what’s keeping you up at night.
“Healthy sleep is as important as proper nutrition and regular exercise for our physical and mental well-being,” says Continue Reading
- Pandemic Stress Likely Compounded by Seasonal Affective Disorder January 10, 2022
Continue ReadingCoping With Sad This Winter
As we continue to weather the storm of COVID-19, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is once again on our radar. More subtle than an arctic blast, SAD is just as real, with just as much potential to have a chilling effect on our mood, productivity and wellness. Similar to ...
- COVID-19 and The Road Ahead September 11, 2021
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From Boosters & Breakthroughs to Vaccines & Variants: Where Do We Go From Here?
The following reflects an 8/24/2021 discussion; please check the CDC website for ...
- New Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations June 22, 2021
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Spotlighting Both Challenges and Progress
This winter the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its new Lung Cancer screening recommendations, lowering both the starting ...
- A Quick Guide to Seasonal Allergies June 22, 2021
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Pollen, Grass, Ragweed and Mold spores
For more than 24 million Americans, the flowering trees and mild weather of spring and summer, signals another allergy season in full bloom. The cause: ...
- Covid-19 Update: Testing, Monitoring, and Vitamins/Medications January 11, 2021
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Testing
For patients with symptoms, the sensitivity of both PCR and antigen tests is improved.
PCR is the most sensitive test but has a long turnaround; antigen testing costs money.
Options:
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- QUEST: turnaround time 3 to 4 days
- LA Curative site: turnaround time 2 days
- Private sites can cost over $100
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- Antigen testing: done in our office
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- Can We Co-Exist with COVID-19? October 12, 2020
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An Epidemiologist Separates Fact from Fiction and Offers Hope for the Future
Epidemiologists seek to learn why, how and when some people contract diseases when others don’t. Their findings are used to help monitor public health status, develop new medical treatments and disease prevention ...
- Headaches – Types and Remedies February 1, 2020
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Oh, My Aching Head
A dull pressure, a sharp pain, an uncomfortable pounding, a vise-like sensation – all can signal the start of a headache. A painful part of the human condition ...
- Headaches – Types and Remedies February 1, 2020
Continue ReadingOh, My Aching Head
A dull pressure, a sharp pain, an uncomfortable pounding, a vise-like sensation – all can signal the start of a headache. A painful part of the human condition since ...
- Pandemic Stress Likely Compounded by Seasonal Affective Disorder January 10, 2022