Dr. G Opines
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Aging
DIAGNOSING ALZHEIMER’S JUST GOT EASIER
In many previous blogs about Alzheimer’s Disease and dementias, I have said that Alzheimer’s was a diagnosis of exclusion. That…
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Heart Disease
WHAT DO I DO ABOUT PALPITATIONS?
As unsettling as they may be, palpitations aren’t necessarily a bad thing! Palpitation is the common term applied to that…
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Cancer
MEDICAL NEWS BRIEFS #21
When are you too old for a colonoscopy? For years, the recommendation of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the…
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Diabetes
MEDICAL NEWS BRIEFS #20
Rates of Sudden Death After Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): After an acute heart attack (myocardial infarction), sudden death rates have…
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Heart Disease
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND DEMENTIA
Here’s some more good news. A recent scientific study suggests that “more time spent in a healthy blood pressure range…
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Human Interest
BUYING A CAR: IT’S US vs. THEM
I don’t know anything more contentious and unpleasant than buying a new car. The purchase of a car, be it…
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Human Interest
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS AREN’T ALWAYS BAD
Concern about processed foods and the preservatives added to numerous food items have long been foremost on the minds of…
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Neurology
THE PITUITARY GLAND: SO VERY IMPORTANT!
You’ve probably heard of the Pituitary Gland, but do you know what it does? Do you know where it’s located?…
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Healthcare Policy
DOCTORS REJECT RELATIVE VALUE UNITS (RVU’S)
Medscape is a medical news service for physicians. It provides up-to-date information and opinions from the worlds of medical science…
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Drugs & Medications
UPDATED COVID VACCINE, RSV, INFLUENZA: THE TIME IS RIGHT
Here it is September already! That means it’s time to make an appointment with your doctor or pharmacy to get…
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