Doctor Column
Considering Product Delivery other than Tablets and Capsules — and Staying Healthy
September 10, 2015
Bobby V. Khan, MD, Ph. D.
Both drugs and nutritional supplements have long been used to improve health and the quality of life. But the traditional delivery of these products — normally in the form or tablets or injectables — can be very difficult and inconvenient for many people.
Maintain your cardiac and metabolic health with the Essential Cholesterol Burner mint product!
September 10, 2015
Bobby V. Khan, MD, Ph. D.
We are now dealing with an epidemic worldwide problem of metabolic problems such as diabetes mellitus and high cholesterol. At the same time, we are facing a signficant concern about cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease and hypertension. We have learned a lot about these disorders and we have several good therapies available.
Do You Have Trouble Swallowing Vitamins?
September 8, 2015
Dr. Mercola
About 40 percent of Americans have trouble swallowing pills, even though in most cases these same people report no trouble swallowing food or beverages.
Home remedies for rhinitis — rhinosinusitis
September 8, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Sinusitis is almost always preceded by rhinitis, the common cold. Hundreds of cold viruses provoke symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, sore throats and coughing in people. Rhinitis is usually afebrile, of limited duration and antibiotics are of no value in its treatment.
Complications of sinusitis — rhinosinusitis
September 1, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Rhinosinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the nose and sinus. Since the introduction of antibiotics, the incidence of rhinosinusitis has decreased dramatically over the years. With the abuse of antibiotics, using them in cases where they are not indicated, there has been an alarming increase in the appearance of superbugs.
Adult sinusitis and rhinosinusitis — ten frequently asked questions (Part B)
August 24, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Sinusitis is the symptomatic inflammation of the linings of the paranasal sinuses. Part B asks five more questions about sinusitis.
Adult sinusitis and rhinosinusitis — ten frequently asked questions (Part A)
August 17, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
“I have a miserable sinus headache, Doc. My sinuses are killing me. My teeth hurt, the left side of my face is tender, I can’t breathe through my nose and awful stuff is coming out of my nose.”
Helpful physicians may be key to successful weight loss
August 16, 2015
Christian Perzanowski, MD, FACC, FHRS
When participating in weight-loss programs, a helpful physician can improve the chances of success for people with obesity, according to the findings of researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
“Thinning” the Blood to Prevent a Stroke from Atrial Fibrillation Part I
August 16, 2015
Christian Perzanowski, MD, FACC, FHRS
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a significant cause of stroke. The lack of contractility from the upper chambers of the heart (atria) lead to pooling of the blood with resultant “clot” (thrombus) formation. Should even small elements of these clots disperse, and embolize to the brain: the result is a stroke.
Nearly 140M Americans need weight loss treatment
August 15, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
To estimate the proportion of adults in the United States recommended for weight loss treatment, the investigators used data from the 2007 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
