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5 min read 2022-05-17 22:05:55

Colitis Explained

One of my friends, Britney, was just diagnosed with colitis. She had been having severe abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea and first thought it might

3 min read 2022-03-17 22:48:03

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the sheath that protects our brain and spinal cord nerve fibers, called myelin, undergoes

4 min read 2022-02-11 01:47:26

When we get pregnant, suddenly we’re inundated with information about what to do, what not to do, what to eat, to avoid, and then our prenatal

3 min read 2022-02-04 02:42:25

If you’re thinking about getting pregnant and wonder if you can be tested for some of the silent , recessive genetic disorders, then keep

2 min read 2022-01-26 06:49:28

It’s Glaucoma Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to talk about what it is and why regular eye exams are so important. Glaucoma is an eye

3 min read 2022-01-18 23:02:06

My patient, Jennifer, (not her real name) just returned for her annual exam and had a big announcement. “I finally did it!” she exclaimed. “I

2 min read 2021-12-29 06:44:53

Part 4 – Breast Screening Models When a woman comes to see me for her annual exam, in addition to all the things we talk about, it’s also

2 min read 2021-11-30 06:44:17

Part 3 – Breast MRI A subset of women, because of their genetics, breast structure, and/or family history, may want to take advantage of screening

1 min read 2021-11-23 09:45:56

Part 2 – Breast Ultrasound Why Do I Need a Breast Ultrasound? Heather was just notified that in addition to her mammogram, it was also

1 min read 2021-11-17 02:29:21

Part 1–Mammograms Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, and certainly one that the vast majority of my patients worry

1 min read 2021-11-10 01:30:19

They can be PAINFUL! Passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have. Some liken the intensity

1 min read 2021-10-12 22:35:50

Trichomoniasis, or “trich” for short, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). One of the unpleasant symptoms can be a very strong

1 min read 2021-09-28 23:12:10

Last year, when the smoke from wildfires turned the San Francisco Bay Area’s skies into a glowing “Martian Orange” I found that within one

1 min read 2021-08-31 23:18:55

Though most moms are focused on labor and delivery, sometime in your 3rd trimester, your prenatal provider will probably ask what your plans are for

1 min read 2021-08-24 21:32:52

Before we get started on why Metformin is used for PCOS, here’s a quick refresher on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This biochemical imbalance