The Doctor’s Office after A Year of Covid
On March 11th 2020, we all became aware of the full impact of Covid-19 on our lives and by March 21st we were put into lockdown in New York City. A whole year later and our lives and minds have
On Hydroxychloroquine
With the political clouds hanging over the science, we, as doctors, need to make rational decisions based on evidence, facts, research, data and medical common sense. Here is what I know about viruses and Hydroxychloroquine. The Hydroxychloroquine mechanism of action is
Staying Safe and Accident-free in Your Home
With all this concern about contracting the Coronavirus and staying indoors, many of us forget about all the other things that can hurt us. Thousands of accidents happen every year in the home a nd when people are just going about
Covid-19 Advice and Tips
The world has changed these past weeks and we all have a responsibility to keep ourselves and everybody around us safe. It is vital to heed advice and take precautions while trying to maintain perspective and an element of calm. So
‘Tis (The Flu) Season
Just one hundred years ago 50 million people worldwide and 675,000 Americans died, not from war, but from a deadly influenza pandemic that had circled the globe. The most vulnerable were people over the age of 65, young children under
Time to limit the pills
Here is something you should all try to do or change in this New Year, if possible, and with the help of your Family Doctor: Count the amount of pills, vitamins, herbs and supplements you take regularly and your resolution
Why the Personalized Physical is a Must
As a family medicine doctor, my role is to care for the physical, mental and emotional needs of patients of all ages. The physical exam, a big part of our practice, is not a template and does not work exactly the
A New You in the New Year
Meditation and Mindfulness – As multi-taskers we may not be as efficient as we think. We all need to be in the present, to focus our minds and clear our thoughts from time to time. Restful and regular sleep – Do you make