Every 7 years I take a test to maintain my medical board certification. This test is prepared by the American Board of Family Medicine. The last time I took the test I clearly remember a multiple choice question regarding osteoarthritis. The choice...
My 84-year-old husband has been on a combination of drugs for the last five years.
Aspirin, widely used to prevent heart attacks and stroke, may be doing more harm than good, say scientists. ...
AIR TRAVEL: DVT risk is higher than first thought
The Popeye effectJust as most of the risk factors for AMD parallel those of heart disease, most of the best alternative measures to keep the heart healthy can also maintain eye health.
More than half of all three year olds in America are currently taking an over the counter (OTC) drug, even though some can cause serious side effects, especially if taken with prescribed drugs. ...
You write that doctors push aspirin because it thins the blood, thereby reducing the risk of blood clots. Also, that new research suggests that aspirin can accelerate macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) refers to the slow deterioration of the cells in the macula, a tiny yellowish area near the centre of the retina, which contains light-sensitive cells that send visual signals to the brain.
The widespread use of aspirin to prevent strokes is not supported by any scientific evidence and should be stopped in favour of more effective alternatives. ...
We don't mean to have it in for aspirin, but following last week's alert about its inability to protect against cancer, another study has revealed that it's equally ineffective against heart attack. This latest discovery is a bit of a shock for all...
Ray Sahelian MD
What Doctors Don't Tell You
