Physician Chronicles, 2002
OCTOBER 2002 - It’s well known that carbon monoxide from car exhaust can be deadly if not properly vented to the outside, but people can also become sick and die from breathing the carbon monoxide that may be produced from burning common heating fuels like wood, coal, fuel oil, kerosene, natural gas, and propane. Click here to read more...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
NOVEMBER 2002 - You have heard of the old adage, “You are what you eat.” But today we are often blasted for eating things that we thought were good for us while avoiding things we thought were bad for us but are now found to be better. This is the first of a two-article feature focusing on 20 common nutrition tenants that may be true or false. Click here to read more...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
NOVEMBER 2002 - Is caffiene bad for you? Is snacking a good way to maintain your weight? These questions and mor are answered in the second of a two-article feature focusing on 20 common nutrition tenants that may be true or false. Click here to read more...
OCTOBER 2002 - Over fifty percent of people who fall and fracture a hip end up in a nursing care facility. Many times this can be prevented with the simple fall prevention guidelines above. The following list is an example of actions that you can take to keep yourself safe in your home and prevent falls. Click here to read more...
OCTOBER 2002 - It seems like everybody today is talking about fat. Some dietary fat is essential for proper human development and functioning. There are even good fats that researchers encourage us to eat more of for disease prevention. Click here to read more...
OCTOBER 2002 - There are a few simple tricks to follow which will help ensure a safe and happy Halloween. With recent events as they are, it seems prudent to take some extra precautions. Click here for more ...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
OCTOBER 2002 - If your physician asks you to obtain a home blood pressure monitor, it is because he or she is trying to get a better grasp of your blood pressure situation. Many times patients come to the office and have elevated blood pressures only to find out that these may be normal or certainly lower than the office values when taken at home. Click here to read more...
By Roland J. Larrabee, M.D.
OCTOBER 2002 - The influenza season is soon upon us, so it behooves you to protect yourself against this infection by receiving an influenza vaccine. As opposed to last year, current supplies are adequate, but high-risk people should be the first to receive a vaccination in October. Beginning in November, all remaining individuals should be vaccinated. Click here for more
NOVEMBER 2002 - Intermittent claudication is actually a symptom produced by blockage of oxygen flow in the arteries in the leg. It causes pain that most often occurs after exercise and is relieved by rest, but in severe cases even rest offers no benefit and pain can continue even when lying down. Click here to read more ...
By Roland J. Larrabee, M.D.
NOVEMBER 2002 - Benign nocturnal leg cramps are muscle spasms in the calf (also called a charley horse). They can occur one or many times during the night, lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes. Some people experience them regularly; others only on isolated occurrences. Click here to read more ...
By Roland J. Larrabee, M.D.
NOVEMBER 2002 - Restless legs Syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood neurologic disorder. Patients find it difficult to explain the unpleasant sensations they experience, often describing them as "pulling, searing, drawing, or crawling" beneath the skin usually in the calf area. These sensations may also affect thighs, feet, and even arms. They can occur at 30 to 60 second intervals when the legs are at rest (i.e., sitting or lying). Click here to read more ...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
NOVEMBER 2002 - The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently published updated recommendations on screening for osteoporosis. The USPSTF recommends that women age 65 and older be screened routinely for osteoporosis. This group also recommends that routine screening begin at age 60 for women at increased risk for osteoporotic fractures. Click here to read more...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
NOVEMBER 2002 - Overactive bladder is a medical condition termed for the involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle. It includes an urgent need to urinate frequently or an accidental release of urine. Urinary incontinence is under-reported and underdiagnosed. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the direct cost of treating urinary incontinence was $26.3 billion in 1995 for people of all ages. Click here to read more... |