When you need immediate medical attention for a sudden illness or injury, should you head to a hospital emergency room or to an urgent care...
David Sherer, MD
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New Science on the Dangers of Processed Foods
By now, you’ve heard it a thousand times—ultra-processed foods are bad for you. There are mountains of studies linking these foods to an alarming array...
You Could Be Rejected by a Hospital or Surgeon
Surgeons and hospitals may opt not to perform procedures on patients who are very overweight or old, have preexisting health problems and/or complications that increase...
How to Create Your Family Medical History
It is common to have only a limited sense of relatives’ medical problems. But it’s also dangerous—many problems have a significant genetic component. Listing family...
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Most of us take for granted that air travel is safe, so our preplanning typically centers on what we’ll do after we arrive at our...
Protect Yourself From Anesthesia Errors
If you’ve ever had a biopsy, colonoscopy, joint replacement or heart procedure, you’ve experienced the miracle of anesthesia firsthand. Medication that prevents patients from feeling...
Get A Second Opinion
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with something as serious as cancer or something less serious such as a torn rotator cuff. You might trust your...
Beyond COVID… The Age of Self-Testing
Not long ago, at-home health tests were only for pregnancy and glucose monitoring. But advances in understanding of the human genome have opened the door...
Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection
The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical attention at the hospital for...
Beware of Atrial Fibrillation After Any Surgery
A new study shows that an irregular heartbeat (Afib) can develop following any type of surgery, not just cardiac. Steps to protect yourself or a…
What Does It Mean to Be on a Ventilator?
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised fears about being on a ventilator. Here’s what it means…plus tips should that unlikely but daunting prospect arise.
Your Best New Year’s Resolution? Go Against the Grain
Many people make New Year’s resolutions that are broken by Valentine’s Day. But, if you plan to keep one resolution, let it be this…