2006-02 - House Calls Archives

02/28/2006 - Something that Might Just Do the Trick for Lower Back Pain

Last week, a new patient, Loretta, came to see me about lower back pain. She'd tried a bunch of different pain relievers and muscle relaxers, but all they did was make her feel better for a little while...and some of them didn't even do that.

02/23/2006 - Silent Killers: Without Suffering a Single Symptom

One of those silent killers is a severe form of heart disease called coronary artery calcium (CAC). Many diabetics develop this acute condition without ever suffering a single symptom.

02/21/2006 - Dollars-And-Cents Associated With Obesity

When Weight Hits Your Wallet, Statin Drugs Can't Cut Dementia Risk, Seafood Choices: Separating the Safe from the Suspect

02/16/2006 - Clear Link Between Antidepressants and Bone Loss

In fact, two new studies have shown a clear link between a certain group of antidepressants -- called SSRIs -- and bone loss. The dips in density were big enough to grab a lot of attention.

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