Contributed by Holly Osterman Have you ever noticed a particularly fit person and thought to yourself, “How do they do that?” Or maybe you’re considering spending thirty bucks on the latest fitness video. But the key word is “considering,” since you haven’t actually pulled out the charge card. Why the sudden urge to exercise? Well, …
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Contributed by Lisa Larkin, MD, NCMP Optimal nutrition for a healthy life As a physician, much of my time is spent on the diagnosis and treatment of disease. While that’s very important, I believe good health is more than just the absence of disease — it’s living the healthiest life possible. That’s why I’m constantly …
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Contributed by Lisa Larkin, MD, NCMP I recently attended a women’s health conference where I had the privilege of hearing Henda Salmeron speak. Henda is a courageous breast cancer survivor who fought to have legislation passed in Texas that makes it mandatory for doctors to tell women if they have dense breast tissue. This battle …
Read MoreRecognition of Shared Medical Visits 0
Shared medical visits gaining popularity I think shared medical visits (SMV) are a great way to enhance and supplement the care we provide patients. If you’re not familiar with the concept, let me explain. Led by one of our physicians, SMVs discuss a particular health topic, provide group support and share education/information on medical advances. …
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FDA Approves Generic Boniva® for Bone Loss 0
Contributed by Lisa Larkin, MD, NCMP Patients taking the osteoporosis drug Boniva® (ibandronate) will be happy to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the first generic, lower-cost alternative versions of the once-a-month tablets. Three companies—Apotex Inc., Orchid Healthcare, and Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.—have gained FDA approval to manufacture the generic …
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Recommendations call for longer screening intervals for cervical cancer 0
Contributed by Sunbal Javaid, M.D., OB/GYN Most women can now go five years between cervical cancer screenings, according to recommendations released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society earlier this month. For the first time ever, the guidelines also recommend screening for the common sexually transmitted disease human papillomavirus (HPV) in …
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New Colorectal Screening Guidelines 0
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States? Unfortunately, while screening can prevent deaths, only about 60 percent of adults age 50 and older get screened. It’s my hope that the new recommendations issued by the American College of Physicians (ACP) — which focuses more …
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FDA adds new warnings to statin label 0
By Lisa Larkin, M.D. If you’re one of the many people who take a statin to reduce cholesterol, you’ll soon be seeing a new warning added to the medication’s label. It will now include language about increased risks of elevated blood sugar and possible transient memory and cognitive problems. Find out more after the break… How …
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Fibromyalgia Can Cause Memory Troubles, But Exercise May Help 0
By Anna Fox, CNP A small study recently conducted by Georgetown University Medical Center found that patients with fibromyalgia may get a boost to their memories if they exercise several times a week. Fibromyalgia is a disease that can cause widespread pain, fatigue, sleep and cognitive problems. It typically affects more women than men, and …
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Lose weight, boost immunity, lower cancer risk and make you smarter… is there anything exercise can’t do? 0
By Susan Stegman, M.D., NCMP We’re in that time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made, and sometimes broken. So often, those resolutions center on losing weight or getting more exercise. There certainly is plenty of evidence to prove the benefits of exercises. Exercise can help you lose weight. It can boost your immunity …
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