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The American Cancer Society is now recommended colon cancer screening begin at age 45 for those with routine risk of colon cancer. This is based on recent evidence that colon cancer is increasing among the younger generation and that the routine of screening at age 50 is missing these patients. Options for screening include colonoscopy, …
Every year the Phoenix Magazine publishes a guide featuring over 597 of the Valley’s best physicians. The doctors are selected through a peer-review survey. The theory is that medical professionals are the best qualified to judge medical professionals. The survey asks the doctors to nominate those doctors who, in their judgment, are the best in …
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Constipation is a topic I am well-acquainted with, and it’s something we talk about a lot with patients. I have a myriad of resources for constipation issues, but when you are really constipated and seriously ‘stopped up’….there is nothing better than Milk of Magnesia to come to the rescue. Yes…it tastes bad….but it works great. …
Yes….George Benson had it right…..with his 80’s hit ….Give Me The Night.….especially when it comes to taking your blood pressure medication A recent large-scale study from Spain shows that taking your blood pressure medication before bed is significantly healthier than taking your medication in the morning. Other studies have hinted at this, but this study …