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I’ve seen super-bugs in our town. They are occurring more frequently than in the past due to the broad use of strong antibiotics in the community and the progressive resistance to these antibiotics. Now, that fact might worry you…but relax. To me, a superbug is a bacteria that has multiple antibiotic resistances but can …
When Lee Atwater, the republican strategist for George H Bush, developed brain cancer and died back in the 90’s, the concerns about the connection between cell phones and brain cancer came to public attention. And a recent study in rats showed a higher incidence of brain tumors in male rats exposed to EMR for …
Patients often direct me to resources for self-improvement and care, and recently, one my robust patients told me how much he enjoyed the stretching classes on PBS, Channel 8. Called Classical Stretch, it is the #1 fitness show on PBS….and I’ve never heard of it. Since it has such high marks, I wanted to …
A recent study at Stanford University has shown great results in treating stroke patients and reducing disability several months to years after the stroke happened. In a proof-of-concept experiment, implanting stem cells harvested from bone marrow in the brain tissue affected by a stroke, yielded impressive improvements in functionality. New movement and capacities were seen …
I have a lot of patients who are dealing with some balance issues and this limits their ability to be active. As a result, this leads to more inactivity and even worse balance. But one of this comments they routinely make when I ask about it, is how they fair at the grocery store. I’m …
I came across the obituary for John J Freeman, III in the Wall Street Journal this past weekend, and like many obituaries, it led me on a research project to understand the connections in this mans life. A renowned medical researcher at UC Berkley he used electrodes, combined with high-level mathematics, to explore how the …