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Top 10 Questions Women Ask Their Primary Care Doctor, Part 2

About two weeks ago, I published the first 4 of the top 10 questions women ask their primary care doctor.  Here is part 2, which contains the next 3 questions – #6 – 4, as I’m counting down to the … Continue reading

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What you should know about your Thyroid

Do you know what your thyroid is?  Do you know where in your body it is located, or what it does?  If you answered “no” to any or all of these questions, you are far from alone.  Many people know … Continue reading

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Answers to some Common Questions about Health Screening Tests

I’m healthy and scheduled a checkup.  What “routine” blood tests do I need? Surprisingly, few blood tests are recommended on a “routine” or screening basis.  Everyone should have their cholesterol levels (a “lipid profile”) checked at least every five years, … Continue reading

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