It is well known that breast cancer is a serious and widespread disease that affects as many as 200,000 women a year. What is not commonly known is that as much as 20% of these cancers are genetic. If the proper testing is done and the patient is correctly identified, the cancer can possibly be…
It is impossible to go into any supermarket in this day and age and not see a growing section of gluten free foods. Many people see gluten as the root of all evil but it, like many other foods, has a role in our diet. Some people cannot have gluten for one reason or another…
A common question that I get regarding diabetes is how many times a patient should test their blood sugar or if they should even test. While these seem like simple questions, it actually has a complex answer. Before delving into testing, it is important to understand diabetes, both the way the disease manifests and how…
One of the most controversial questions I get this time of year is in regards to the Flu vaccine. I have heard every conspiracy theory and reason for not being vaccinated and I think it is important to understand the issue so you can make an informed decision. The basic concept of vaccination is to…
It is fitting, with August being National Immunization Awareness month that I discuss the importance of vaccines and the need to be up to date on the most current recommendations. The adult vaccine schedule has become almost as complicated as the childhood vaccine schedule, but I will try to simplify it. In looking at vaccines,…