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PUBLISHED APRIL 1ST, 2015 “Doctor Doug; I have arthritis and cannot seem to move my fingers well. As a result, I am having a tough time texting my grandchildren and would like some medical tips to help me out.” Signed, B.U. Well BU, there is no question that osteoarthritis, the most common form of …
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A recent study used BOTOX injections in the stomach (through a stomach scope) to delay emptying of the stomach, increase fullness, and to thus result in weight loss. The initial study looks promising, with larger trials to come. In the future, rather than doing surgery, we may be doing every 3-6 month injections of BOTOX …
KISS is a famous acronym that I love: Keep It Simple Stupid That, along with “Brevity is the soul of wit.” are two of my favorites. Here is a nice article with simple recommendations for how to eat in a healthy manner. It does not take an entire book to tell you the rules, …
It came as a shock to me today that my old professor, Dr. Levi Watkins, had suddenly died at the age of 70 from a heart attack and stroke. A tall, lanky cardiac surgeon, renowned at Hopkins for his skill and temperament, he was recognized throughout the institution as a ‘great man’ for his pioneering …