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Category: Disease Prevention and Management

Jan 16, 2012

Bells Palsy: Cause and Treatment

A local high school teacher came to my office last year with weakness and numbness on one side of her face. This well-groomed attractive middle-aged woman was unable to smile, frown, pout, speak, or eat with facial symmetry. She suffered from a cold, on and off, for about two months. It was not a bad […]

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Nov 7, 2011

Flu Myths: Part 2 of 2

Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE  At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. In an attempt to educate the public and dispel any fears or misconceptions, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who manufacture the vaccine at […]

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Oct 31, 2011

Flu Myths: Part 1 of 2

Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE Part 1 of 2 At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. In an attempt to educate the public and dispel any fears or misconceptions, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who […]

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Sep 12, 2011

Health Tips for College Students: Part 1 of 3

Labor Day Weekend is here! For many it means the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. Over the past month I have received several requests for a copy of my three part series of columns on health tips for college students. In view of this, I thought other parents preparing to […]

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Mar 7, 2011

The Truth About Managing Cholesterol: Part 3 of 3

This is the third of three parts on managing cholesterol. Part I defined the problem and Part II defined the solution. Today’s column will discuss how stress can affect cholesterol and the importance of making a commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes daily exercise.

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Feb 28, 2011

The Truth About Managing Cholesterol: Part 2 of 3

This is the second of three parts on managing cholesterol. I am happy to say that my “research assistant” for this column was David FitzPatrick, MD, and we gathered our data at State Street Grill in Clarks Summit, PA while dining in good health...

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Feb 21, 2011

The Truth About Managing Cholesterol: Part 1 of 3

February is American Heart Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease across the country. The purpose of the next three columns is to dispel the myths that surround the topic of cholesterol and heart disease and provide accurate information that may help you protect your heart.

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Feb 7, 2011

National Dental Health Month: Treat Gum Disease

February is National Dental Health Month and seems like an appropriate time to present information about a new technology available in dentistry which provides a minimally invasive, painless and more effective alternative to traditional dental surgery to the gums, Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure or LANAP.

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Nov 29, 2010

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Caregivers Month - Part 3 of 3

The caregiver must remember that the individual with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is not being deliberately difficult. Imagine how they feel with such a limited ability to express themselves!

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Nov 22, 2010

Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Caregivers Month - Part 2 of 3

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. This column is dedicated to the more than 5 million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and the nearly 10 million dedicated, patient and loving family caregivers.

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