Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Health Tips, Orthopedics
Remember those skeletons that hung in many of our elementary school classrooms growing up? The one component of those models is bone: humans are born with up to 270 of them! It is clearly important for us to protect this crucial framework in order to preserve a high quality of life.
One concern as we get older is osteoporosis, a condition of thin and porous bones. Aging, which we cannot prevent (at least not yet!), is the greatest risk factor for osteoporosis. Bones thin over time because the hormones estrogen and testosterone—which are important to maintaining bone density—both decline with age. We all know bone fractures can be debilitating, especially for the elderly, so, as with all medical conditions, prevention is paramount. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Research, Your Health
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is the single most common reason for regulatory actions concerning drugs, including failure to gain approval for marketing, removal from the market place and restriction of prescribing indications.
DILI is also a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in many patient populations. Due to its idiosyncratic nature, variable presentation and the vast number of potential causative drugs as well as herbal and dietary supplements, DILI is often diagnosed late in its course when patients have severe liver disease. DILI, including acute liver failure requiring liver transplantation, can happen anytime to anyone taking medications, even over the counter medications. Unfortunately, there are no tests to predict who is at risk nor to diagnose this problem. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Common Illness, Dermatology, Health Tips
Guest post by Danielle Jardine, MD
Your favorite boots have been packed away. The warm socks that kept your feet cozy during the long winter are back in boxes under the bed. For the next few months, summer shoes are the favored footwear. From sandals and slings to Birkenstocks and Blahniks, during the warmer months, open-toed shoes are everywhere and toes are once again exposed.
But what about the dreaded fungal nail infection? How do you avoid it? If you have it, how do you get rid of it? Most fungal nail infections affect the toenails, although they can appear in fingernails, too. Keep your toenails and fingernails looking and feeling great this season by knowing what fungal nail infection is and how to avoid or treat it.
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Inside
Before an audience of colleagues, family, and friends, four physicians received the 26th Annual Physician of the Year Award for providing excellence in patient care and fostering strong collaborative relationships with nurses. The physicians, nominated and selected by nurses and Nursing leadership, were honored through testimonials, photographs, and videos, which served as a display of collegial gratitude, during a ceremony held at Hatch Auditorium on Thursday, June 27.
The 2013 recipients were:
• Stelian Serban, MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, and Neurology, who received the Special Recognition Award;
• Leona Kim-Schluger, MD, Associate Director of the Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute and Sydney J. Zweig Professor of Medicine, who received the Attending Award;
• Joanne Lai, MD, Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, who received the Fellow Award;
• Wamda Ahmed, MD, Neurology Chief Resident, who received the House Officer Award.
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition
Guest post written by Simone Walters, MS, RD.
I can think of few things more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than one of my favorite fruits—watermelon. As its name suggests, watermelon is made mostly of water (92%, to be exact) and is a great source of hydration. In addition, it contains several antioxidant compounds that provide a number of health benefits. (more…)
Remember those skeletons that hung in many of our elementary school classrooms growing up? The one component of those models is bone: humans are born with up to 270 of them! It is clearly important for us to protect this crucial framework in order to preserve a high quality of life.
