August 3, 2009
- Does a medical staff of an acute care facility need to report any or all suspensions of privileges to the Board of Medical Practice of its state? Where could I get information, either by state or nationally?
Q. Does a medical staff of an acute care facility need to report any or all suspensions of privileges to the Board of Medical Practice of its state? (…)
August 1, 2009
- Suspected Abuse
Q. I'm a med student on rotation in a small community clinic. A 5-year-old child recently presented with bruising on her arms and inner thigh region. (…)
July 30, 2009
- Strokes
Q. My niece is only 5 years old and has had 2 strokes in the past week she is currently in a children's hospital, but they have never heard of a child ever having 2 strokes. (…)
- What is Marfan's and where can I get information on this subject?
Q. What is Marfan's and where can I get information on this subject?
A. Marfan Syndrome is a relatively rate (1 in 10,000 Americans) inherited condition of the connective tissue. (…)
July 28, 2009
- What can you tell me about recent advances in the management and treatment of Guillain Barre syndrome?
Q. What can you tell me about recent advances in the management and treatment of Guillain Barre syndrome?
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July 26, 2009
- I'm a paralegal and suspect many people fake injuries due to minor car accidents. Is there any way to know if injuries did occur from an accident?
Q. I'm a paralegal and suspect many people fake injuries due to minor car accidents. Is there any way to know if injuries did occur from an accident? (…)
- My 4 year old daughter has enlarged adenoids which are apparently the cause of occasional severe snoring. Instead of having them surgically removed, could you suggest alternative treatment?
Q. My 4 year old daughter has enlarged adenoids which are apparently the cause of occasional severe snoring. Instead of having them surgically removed, could you suggest alternative treatment?
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July 24, 2009
- Cushing's or Syndrome X?
Q. I am a third-year medical student doing a rotation in endocrinology. (…)
March 30, 2009
- I am 40 years old and have been smoking for 25 years. I also have a history of depression and am taking prozac. I want to quit, and have tried the nicotine gum and patch without success. Can I try Zyban?
Q. I am 40 years old and have been smoking for 25 years. I also have a history of depression and am taking prozac. I want to quit, and have tried the nicotine gum and patch without success. (…)
- My blood pressure is always higher in my doctors office than when my sister checks it (who is a nurse). I am on two medications for blood pressure already. Should I be concerned?
Q. My blood pressure is always higher in my doctors office than when my sister checks it (who is a nurse). I am on two medications for blood pressure already. Should I be concerned?
A. (…) - What is a stroke?
Q. What is a stroke?
A. When not enough blood gets to a heart muscle you get a heart attack; when not enough blood gets to part of the brain you get a stroke. There are two types of strokes. (…) - "Waiting" vs. Biopsy.
Q. How accurate is "waiting" as opposed to a biopsy? My doctor told me to wait and see if my lump goes away. He feels that if it does, it probably isn't cancerous. (…)
- Vertigo Episodes
Q. I have been experiencing episodes of vertigo. It is worst when I lie down or get up. Sudden head movements, looking over my shoulder or up at the ceiling can also bring it on. (…)
- Triceps Tendinitis.
Q. My healthy 14-year-old, baseball playing son, recently began experiencing somewhat severe pain in his elbow when he fully extends his arm. (…)
- TIA.
Q. I am writing to get a better understanding of my diagnosis of transient neurologic deficit, non-TIA. I was hospitalized after I started to lose my vision in both eyes. (…)
- What causes TIAs and is there any way to prevent them? Are they the same as strokes, but less severe, or are they completely different?
Q. What causes TIAs and is there any way to prevent them? Are they the same as strokes, but less severe, or are they completely different?
A. (…) - What can I do to prevent a stroke?
Q. What can I do to prevent a stroke?
A. We often hope we can "prevent" a disease. Actually, this is a bit complex. (…) - Left-Sided Stroke.
Q. I had a stroke in May and although I am recovering quite well, I still feel like I am falling over to the right. My stroke was on the left side. Also, the nerves in my right leg drive me crazy. (…)
- I was watching a show on people who believe they have a connection to Jesus. They actually bleed from their palms and other various places. There was a name for this but I can't remember what it is. I was wondering if you could tell me? It really fascinates me and I want to read more on this phenomenon. Do you have any more information about it?
Q. I was watching a show on people who believe they have a connection to Jesus. They actually bleed from their palms and other various places. (…)
- My 13-year-old niece has had swollen wrists and ankles for a year. Apparently, the doctors have not offered a concrete diagnosis (lupus and arthritis are ruled out). Possibilities have emerged, including Lyme disease (results were negative) and growth pain (she is tall and light-framed). A calcium supplement worked very little. What could be going on?
Q. My 13-year-old niece has had swollen wrists and ankles for a year. Apparently, the doctors have not offered a concrete diagnosis (lupus and arthritis are ruled out). (…)
