Bone & Joint Problems
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PAIN MANAGEMENT AFTER ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA
Orthopedic trauma, i.e. fractures of bones, is very painful. Opioids like hydrocodone and oxycodone have been used for pain control…
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MEDICAL NEWS BRIEFS #17
What is the most effective treatment for acne? Multiple studies have shown that oral isotretinoin (Accutane—now called Absorbica,…
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MALLET FINGER
Almost everyone has 8 fingers and 2 thumbs. Thumbs are important but not for this blog. There are 4 fingers…
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HIP FRACTURE
A fracture of the hip is one of the more unfortunate accompaniments of old age. It is a devastating circumstance…
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MASSAGE THERAPY: A SIMPLE PLEASURE
Who doesn’t like a massage? I certainly do! But there are a lot of people who don’t. They say it…
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MEDICAL NEWS BRIEFS #14
COVID-19 Vaccine Given During Pregnancy Passes Protection Against Virus to Newborns The CDC found that maternal vaccination was 54%…
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VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS: Are They Really Helpful?
We all know people who take a fistful of vitamins and mineral supplements every day. They swear by them. They…
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QUICK NOTES FROM DR G OPINES DrGOpines.com
DrGOpines.com ONYCHOMYCOSIS: Do your grandkids tease you about your ugly toenails? Do you avoid going barefoot because you’re embarrassed by…
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POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA: IT’S MORE COMMON THAN WE THINK!
I would imagine Polymyalgia Rheumatica is a name you’ve not heard before. It’s a very complicated term that’s a mouthful…
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HEEL PAIN: PLANTAR FASCIITIS
“My Heel is Killing Me” PLANTAR FASCIITIS IS REAL PAIN! If you’ve ever had heel pain you know it’s a…
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