During the holiday season we often reconnect with our older relatives and friends, and may notice some new deficits in their ability to walk or transfer safely. For this reason, I think it’s an opportune time to review a frequently …
I am the rehab physician for a charming, ninety-year-old woman who is recovering from a broken hip. She is very sharp and independent, and had been living alone until her recent fall at home. She was hurrying to turn off …
Poor sleep may contribute to increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, and depression, yet physicians often forget to ask their patients about their sleep habits until it becomes a crisis. Sleep specialists recommend that insomnia be treated at the same …
A patient recently told me that he had heard that Tylenol (acetaminophen) can damage the liver. He wondered if it was safe to use it, and how much was appropriate to take. Interestingly, acetaminophen is the most popular drug in …
On any given day, 30 million Americans use a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to treat their pain. Studies show that NSAIDs can reduce pain by about four points on a ten point scale.
Ibuprofen is part of the NSAID class …
This is the time of year that most Americans start decorating for the holiday season. Although we all love the decorations associated with the holidays, they do not come without some risks, especially for children.
Here are some things to …
I have recently answered a few questions about pinworm infections, so I thought this would make a good topic for our Health Tip this week.
What is a pinworm infection?
The pinworm is a parasitic worm which is in the …
