Dr. G Opines
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
WHAT FOODS ARE “FIBER?”
Patients are always encouraged to include more fiber in their diet and for good reason. Fiber is most often recommended…
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Healthcare Policy
SURVEY: TRUST IN HEALTH CARE AGENCIES HAS DECLINED
In a recent blogpost, I alluded to the attitude of the American public toward vaccines, the CDC, and local and…
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Drugs & Medications
VACCINES USED TO BE MIRACLE DRUGS!
Anyone my age vividly remembers when Dr. Jonas Salk developed his vaccine for infantile paralysis, ie. Poliomyelitis. It was 1954…
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Drugs & Medications
EFFECTS OF ORAL DECONGESTANTS
Historically, doctors were concerned that oral decongestants may have an adverse effect on the user’s blood pressure and heart rate.…
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Dermatology
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
One of the most common skin conditions in adults is Seborrheic Dermatitis. It’s so common that patients tend to ignore…
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Heart Disease
POST MI BETA BLOCKERS? NO ONE CAN DECIDE
The proverbial pendulum must be getting confused about which way to swing! At least that seems to be true in…
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Cancer
A BLOOD TEST FOR COLORECTAL CANCER
I mentioned recently that I had been to my gastroenterologist’s office for a follow up appointment. Among other things, I…
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Medical Devices
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: AI PUT TO GOOD USE!
This afternoon, I had an appointment with my gastroenterologist. He’s always been a “cutting edge” kind of guy so the…
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A Day in the Life Scenarios
PATIENTS LOSING TRUST IN DOCTORS
The medical profession, and in particular family physicians, remain among the most respected professionals in the U.S. According to a…
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Human Interest
PHYSICIANS FILL TOP 20 IN PAY!
American print media seems to have an obsession with the subject of physician compensation. Several times each year, some media…
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