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 »

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 »

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 »

 There are mixed reactions to the filming of Jade Goody during the end of her life after a struggle against cervical cancer. I am glad to see the discussion taking place.  Jade Goody is ... Read More »

Obtaining family history from parents and siblings who aren't very forthcoming about their medical history can be tricky. A new tool from the Department of Health and Human Services may make ... Read More »

During my years in the ICU, emergency rooms and in clinics I have been bathed in blood, vomit, urine, respiratory secretions, stool, and every fluid you can think of. I have removed toenails, ... Read More »

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I can't tell you how many times I am asked this question by teenage patients, older patients, their families, my friends and colleagues.  Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit ... Read More »