"This blog was developed to provide medical updates that are important and have my perspective as additional insight."
Natroba Topical Suspension (spinosad 0.9%) has just been approved for treating lice. It’s easy to apply and does not require combing. In addition, it works better than Permethrin (the topical treatment we generally use.) You may not realize this, but lice is very common nowadays and is rampant in the Scottsdale School District and in …
A recent study suggests that fosamax and other bone building medications (called bisphosphonates) have the ability to prevent colon cancer. A 50% reduction was seen in patients on medication vs. those not taking these medications. The connection is unclear and there will be further study, but for now, it is encouraging to see some positive …
A new research study in JAMA, using Citalopram (an inexpensive generic medication) shows promise in reducing hot flashes in approximately half the women in the study. Taking 20-40mg of Citalopram was effective and safe. This medication is an ‘anti-depressant’, but is being used for broader indications. If you are having problems with this issue or …
Taking the shingles vaccine reduces your risk of getting shingles by 50%…a large amount. This is reassuring and confirmatory information indicating the benefits of this immunization and I recommend it to everyone over the age of 50 who is interested in it. This data is based on a recent study of more than 300,000 people. …
Yes….I said Bully (I love TR!) A recent study from England shows improved strength and muscle function after a stroke if patients are given 20mg of Prozac( standard dose) in the days following a stroke and for the 3 months after that. Very interesting. We commonly use anti-depressants after strokes, as depression is a common …
Of late, the generaly tenor of medical recommendations on hormone replacement are that it is generally a negative as regards increased cancer risk (breast in particular), increased heart disesae, and increased risk of dementia. These latest thoughts are completely opposite to recommendations only 15 years ago. This remains a confusing topic, but a recent report …