March 30, 2009
- In view of the rising demands for human organs, instead of an opt in system, do you feel that an opt out system be more beneficial? Is there a web page that could help with this?
Q. In view of the rising demands for human organs, instead of an opt in system, do you feel that an opt out system be more beneficial? Is there a web page that could help with this?
A. (…) - What are the risks of administering cox-2 inhibitors to cardiac patients?
Q. What are the risks of administering cox-2 inhibitors to cardiac patients? (…)
- My husband has CHF. He cannot get up and do things like he used to. I was wondering if through medication and diet, he can improve, or is this just the next stage of CHF?
Q. My husband has CHF. He cannot get up and do things like he used to. I was wondering if through medication and diet, he can improve, or is this just the next stage of CHF?
A. (…) - Arterial Spasms.
Q. I was recently diagnosed as having arterial spasms. I believe the medical term was prinzmetal. My primary symptoms are shortness of breath and sometimes mild chest discomfort. (…)
- Mom with Parkinson's
Q. I am trying to help my parents to live their lives well, despite my mom's Parkinson's disease. She is 74, and has had PD for 15 years. (…)
- My 79-year-old mother has osteoporosis, and is taking Fosomax. Should she be taking calcium with this? Also, is it necessary to take Vitamin D with the calcium? I have been told to take calcium with magnesium, myself.
Q. My 79-year-old mother has osteoporosis, and is taking Fosomax. Should she be taking calcium with this? Also, is it necessary to take Vitamin D with the calcium? (…)
- I am a 25 years old female and have a family history of osteoporosis. I also smoke. what can I do to help prevent me from getting weak bones?
Q. I am a 25 years old female and have a family history of osteoporosis. I also smoke. what can I do to help prevent me from getting weak bones? (…)
- Osteoporosis.
Q. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am a 70 years old female and have otherwise been in pretty good shape. (…)
- Where can I get information on the quality of nursing homes? I have a relative that may need to be placed, but I want to be sure the facility is a good one.
A. I agree that it is a good idea to do some research in your area for your relative. (…)
- Why are muscle cramps more frequent in the elderly? Is there anything besides Quinine which is helpful in treating or preventing them?
Q. Why are muscle cramps more frequent in the elderly? Is there anything besides Quinine which is helpful in treating or preventing them?
A. (…) - Minor Heart Attacks.
Q. My grandfather, 71, has had two minor heart attacks (so minor that they were only detected by comparing recent test results with past results). (…)
- Estrogen Therapy for UTI's.
Q. I am very concerned about my 82-year-old mother. She is in good health with the exception of osteoporosis and recurrent urinary tract infections. (…)
- My grandmother is complaining of joint pain. What causes this and why is it so common in the elderly?
Q. My grandmother is complaining of joint pain. What causes this and why is it so common in the elderly?
A. A joint is where two bones come together. (…) - Elderly Diabetic.
Q. Our 73-year-old mother-in-law, a diabetic, has stomach-flu-type symptoms and ill has become disoriented. She has been to the emergency room numerous times. (…)
- Depression & Heart Disease
Q. This past winter, my former spunky 85-year-old mother-in-law suffered pneumonia, followed by fatigue, depression and anxiety, as well as a sense of impending doom. (…)
- My 79-year-old mother was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia three years ago. She has been taking Aricept since then. We have seen great degeneration in her ability to reason, comprehend and find a word that seems to be on the tip of her tongue. Is there any other help for her? How much benefit is Aricept for these symptoms?
Q. My 79-year-old mother was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia three years ago. She has been taking Aricept since then. (…)
- What is Alzheimers disease?
Q. What is Alzheimers disease?
A. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia (generally speaking, a decrease in one's mental abilities). (…)
