It's not too uncommon for a patient to ask me "Can you screen me for cancer?" If it were only that simple. As medical providers, we try to practice
Have you heard of GERD?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is reported to affect a third of Americans. While there are medications like proton-pump inhibitors (i.e.
Deaths Related to Alcohol Skyrocket
According to new numbers released from the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, deaths related to alcohol have doubled since 1999.
HIV Testing, Treatment, & Prevention Statistics Continue to Underwhelm
Not enough Americans are getting the proper testing, treatment, and prevention for HIV according to the CDC. In its Vital Signs report released on
Anal Cancer Rates on the Rise
Anal cancer rates have increased over the past 15 years according to a team from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Their
New Info Emerges on Cause of Vaping Incidents
If you have been paying attention, you have likely heard of the rising concern surrounding vaping. Over the past few months, it seems like a new case
The Thought that Vaping is Safer than Smoking is Now Up in Smoke
At least 215 cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping have been reported. This has resulted in the both the FDA and CDC issuing releases
Is Anonymous STI Notification Sending the Wrong Message?
I recently had a patient come into the office for STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing because he had received an anonymous text message
Can Weight Loss “Cure” Diabetes?
I often tell patients that diabetes will change your life. In fact, it must: you will have to change the way you eat, what you eat, how you eat, etc.