We previously met Louis, a healthy 68-year-old male who currently takes no medications but has been reluctant to start statin use due to concerns that it may cause dementia. Today, you receive a call from...
Michelle is a 55-year-old woman who is learning that many of her friends are getting diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She wants to know if there are any nutritional supplements or dietary changes she should...
Bernie is a 68-year-old Caucasian male treated with warfarin for atrial fibrillation. He has been taking warfarin for 3 years, and has been so successful with its use that his interval between visits has...
While making healthy choices is important, eating unlimited amounts of healthy foods is not okay. The total number of calories in what's eaten matters most.
Marilyn is a 48-year-old woman with a history of fibromyalgia, depression, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, and temporomandibular joint disorder. She has been wearing a soft cervical collar for the past 4...
A 10-year-old otherwise healthy boy presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of sore throat and substantial fever (100.2°F to 102.4°F).
