How does medicine know where to travel within the body?
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Traveling in Distant Lands
Submitted by Pastor Darrell Sutton Over 30 years ago I lived in Istanbul, Turkey while working as a diplomat for the American consulate. I became… Login to continue reading Login…
A bad diet filled with fried foods counteracts medication
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: Do meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes lose their efficacy if the patient is noncompliant with… Login to continue reading Login…
Results from MESA calculator produce paradoxical numbers
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about the MESA calculator. I found the test myself and input my numbers.… Login to continue reading Login…
The power of a sense of purpose; how to break bad habits
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: I retired recently, and it seems like I have a harder time concentrating and have more days when I just… Login to continue reading Login…
Rushing to knee replacement surgery isn't always necessary
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old semi-retired vet who has been having my knees managed with injections for a number… Login to continue reading Login…
Slower walking is one sign of normal pressure hydrocephalus
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you address the issues that come with the diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus? My 82-year-old husband was… Login to continue reading Login…
Providing Veterans the Help They Need is Critical
By Veronica Raussin Substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and suicide are significant problems in many veteran populations. Substance use in veteran populations is a… Login to continue reading Login…
Easing chronic inflammation and pain; depression in seniors
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: As a teenager, I sprained my ankle repeatedly. Twenty years later, I have chronic inflammation and pain and feel like… Login to continue reading Login…
Breaking down the side effects of GLP-1 treatments
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column, you addressed a situation concerning insulin resistance, including weight gain. You mention that although… Login to continue reading Login…