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The new SHINGRIX VACCINE, is a two shot series (given 2+ months apart). It is the new SHINGLES VACCINE and it will be available beginning January, 2018 If you are interested in getting the two vaccines you may call our office to get on a waiting list, as we do not yet have the SHINGRIX …
Dementia is the loss of higher intellectual function and memory, and it is extremely common as we age, affecting 37% of the US population by age 85. For families dealing with this issue, it is important to understand the desires of the person who is developing memory issues, and to take steps before their thinking …
Debbie Landau-West is the premier dieititian/nutritionist in Scottsdale and has been practicing here for the past 30+ years. I recently asked her to provide a patient a list of some quick energy ‘pick me ups’ in between meals and this is the list she provided. It is useful for all of us: TRY THESE SNACKS …
Many of you will recall my excitement at the prospect of Arizona being the test ground for a new lab company called Theranos back in 2013. This company claimed it would revolutionize medicine through simple fingerstick blood testing for 100’s of lab tests; at a fraction of the cost while maintaining superior accuracy. As the …