If you can’t train physicians to be more empathetic, at least you can train them to be courteous according to Michael Kahn, MD. This simple act lays the foundation for building a satisfying relationship between the …

It wasn’t that long ago that I had a patient who came to see me about his kidney stones. He looked sick and was clearly in a fair amount of discomfort, complaining of flank pain …

Vitiligo (vi-ti-LIE-go) is a skin disease that causes loss of melanin in the skin leading to patchy areas of whiteness that can affect any part of the body (think: Michael Jackson).  Given the psychological aspects …

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It’s the scientific version of arranged marriages: Scientists are using viruses to transport beneficial genes that can then be injected into the body. Recently I wrote a post entitled, “Genes Piggy-Backed to Viruses: More About …

Ok – for all you folks who still wonder about getting the ‘flu vaccine, here’s more proof of its effectiveness.
Immunizing pregnant women with the ‘flu vaccine transferred immunity to their infants by up to 63% …

I can’t tell you how many people come to me seeking counseling on weight loss. The conversation goes something like: I can’t seem to lose weight no matter what I do, I don’t eat much …

 
Seasonal Affective Disorder, is characterized as a mood disorder with seasonal patterns which begins in late fall and lasts until spring. Cravings for carbohydrates, weight gain, and excessive sleep are some characteristics of SAD. Although the etiology is unknown, there are …

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I had my 1st post-op visit yesterday with my podiatrist and it went really well. I had been instructed not to remove my dressing until I saw him and although I was sorely tempted to examine the …

Who was it that said that aging is not for the faint-hearted? When I worked as a NP in a nursing home, falls were something we took very seriously – so much so that we …

Migraines are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and undertreated.  Migraine is more than a headache – it involves a number of changes that occur at a cellular level. Nerve cells become in a sense, hyperactive and these electrical …