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Thursday, December 30, 2004

Osteoporosis - It's Not Just For Women

We all know that women are prone to the development of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by progressive weakening of the bones with a resultant increased risk of fractures and disability. Bone fractures, in turn, have been associated with increased mortality in the elderly female population.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Persistent Allergies? Beware the Hidden Allergen...

People with allergies, i.e. allergic rhinitis, are advised to avoid known allergens. Some allergens, however, are all but unavoidable, such as trees and grass. In situations in which the allergen is unavoidable, medications are necessary, such as anti-histamines and nasal steroids. But what if... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Cell Phone Use and Car Accidents

Cell phones are a tremendous modern convenience. These days, nearly everyone owns at least one cell phone, and some people have even abandoned their land lines to use their cell phones exclusively. One of the most convenient, efficient, multi-tasking-friendly times to use the cell phone is while... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 27, 2004

Have Asthma? Treat the Inflammation

Asthma is a condition characterized by hyperreactivity of the airways to regular stimuli, such as environmental irritants, infective organisms, and weather changes. This results in dramatic episodes of shortness of breath and wheezing due to constriction of the airways. This constriction is due to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 24, 2004

Older Drivers - Beware Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines, like the longer-acting Valium, Xanax and Ativan are used for the relief of anxiety and stress. And some, like the short-acting Ambien, are used as sleep aids. As a group, there are several problems with these medications, but one effect is particularly disturbing. A study (here) has... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 23, 2004

How Much Alcohol Consumption Leads To Cirrhosis? Less Than You Think.

Nearly everyone enjoys a drink now and then. And, as we hear in the news, there are health benefits to drinking some alcohol. But how much is truly too much from a medical standpoint? Concern about alcohol consumption is usually raised with respect to the liver. Alcohol is one of the major causes of... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Mind Your Heart with Holiday Eating

We all know that eating lots of fats and cholesterol can eventually promote heart disease and increase the chance of a heart attack. But, did you know that even one high fat meal may cause a heart attack immediately after eating? Dr. Dean Ornish did extensive research on the effects of diet on... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Why Are Medications Like Vioxx And Celebrex Allowed On The Market?

You may wonder why some medications are allowed on the market. For instance, millions upon millions of people have been taking Vioxx and Celebrex for pain relief. Now, we find out that, with longer term use, they increase the risk of heart attack significantly. And remember Propulsid, which helped... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 20, 2004

Leg Pains While Walking - Poor Circulation or Back Condition?

Leg pain while walking is a fairly common complaint. But, where is it coming from? Typically we think of leg pain while walking in the context of blood vessel disease in the legs. But what if it were coming from elsewhere? How would you know? Leg pain while walking, if due to blood vessel disease,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 17, 2004

Cardiac Risk Factors are All About Time

I think by now we all know what the major cardiac risk factors are. Your chance of a heart attack increases with the following: Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol, especially with high LDL cholesterol or triglycerides Low HDL cholesterol Obesity Sedentary lifestyle Smoking Family history... Sign in to see full entry.

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Check here for the latest medical information and how it may affect you. From disease conditions to preventive health maintenance to health and fitness, consider this your personal medical knowledge base. Read about me at www.drgiannone.com.