Dr. G Opines
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Heart Disease
SWOLLEN LEGS: NO SIMPLE ANSWER!
It’s fairly common for a person over age 65 to, at some time, experience swelling of one or both legs.…
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Neurology
THE CAUSES OF ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA ARE CONFUSING
Alzheimer’s-related dementia is a serious concern to both the general public and medical researchers. Anyone who has been involved in…
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Preventive Medicine
BREAKFAST HELPS US LIVE LONGER!
It used to be said, breakfast is the “most important meal of the day.” “They” said eating a good breakfast…
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Preventive Medicine
BASIC HEALTH HABITS HELP OBESE PATIENTS
People who are overweight or obese are stigmatized in American society. They are generally regarded as lazy, gluttonous, and unhealthy,…
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Heart Disease
HEART TRANSPLANT: FINDING DONORS IS DAUNTING!
A heart transplant is unquestionably the most serious operation a human can have. Removing a person’s heart is a terminal…
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Infectious Diseases
PNEUMONIA VACCINE SIMPLIFIED!
Well, what do you know?! Finally something in medicine is simpler. Finally, instead of a confusing, multi-drug treatment regimen, a…
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Human Interest
THE 4TH OF JULY!
Americans recently celebrated the most patriotic holiday of them all, the 4th of July. It’s the day America celebrates her…
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Drugs & Medications
ER DOCTORS STRUGGLE WITH DRUG SEEKERS!
In the recent blog about drug-seeking behavior, I referred to the emergency or urgent care physician who faces drug seekers…
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Mental Health
MASS SHOOTINGS, DSM-5, AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Editorial Comment: This article was written the day after the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. It is merely my attempt to…
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Preventive Medicine
HOW DOES THE DOCTOR RECOGNIZE CHILD ABUSE?
It was very difficult for me, but many years ago I accused a mother of physically abusing her children. She…
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