July 4^th week and we all know what that means...hopefully some barbequing, swimming, spending time with family and friends, and of course, enjoying the fireworks.   As a child, I ... Read More »

Aches and pains, swelling, clicking, popping and soreness in our joints and muscles are common complaints in doctor's offices and at dinner parties. Listed here are common orthopedic ailments I ... Read More »

The Las Vegas Coroner just released that Danny Gans, the well known Las Vegas Entertainer, had toxic levels of hydromorphone (Dilaudid) in his system and died from an accidental overdose. We ... Read More »

This was the interesting study of the week for me, let's see what you think. No question both in San Diego and Los Angeles my clinics were busy right after marathons with electrolyte disturbances ... Read More »

1) Do I need an annual physical?

 

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need ... Read More »

 

As a pediatrician, one of the most important things I can do is promote the importance of preventive care to my patients and their families: maintaining a balanced and healthy diet, daily ... Read More »

 

Vitamin D is necessary for a wide variety of biological functions such as bone and mineral metabolism, muscle function, and immunity. As many of you know even in ... Read More »

In response to a previous blog "The 10 Real Reasons Men Don't Go to the Doctor," I have received emails from men ... Read More »

 

As I was driving home yesterday and nearly at my driveway, I found two police cars blocking the road.  Behind the cars was one of those large tow trucks...a heavy duty one.  ... Read More »