Nerve pain, especially in the legs, feet, and hands, is common among adults in the United States. Also called peripheral neuropathy, it affects up to 30% of adults, and nearly 10% of those over age 65. There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, including: diabetes vitamin deficiencies trauma Infection immune diseases medications or chemicals Chronic nerve pain interferes with daily activities. Symptoms of burning or shooting pain, numbness and tingling
What’s REALLY in the supplement product you just purchased? At first thought, it might seem a given that a product actually contains the ingredients listed on the label, in the listed amounts. But it turns out that for dietary supplements, that’s not always the case. The production and sale of dietary supplements is a booming industry. Nearly 3/4 of US adults use at least one supplement on a daily basis.
Flu season will be with us soon. It usually starts in October and runs through April in our part of the world, and is at its worst December through February. The 2024/25 season was brutal — high severity, including hospitalizations and deaths, in all age groups. It’s hoped that the 2025/26 season might be less severe. Each of us is in a position to help make that happen by getting
Teamwork between doctors, pharmacists, and patients is key to good healthcare. I love it when my patients tell me they’re satisfied and comfortable with their primary care providers. Many patients feel they have adequate access to, good communication with, and trust in those providers. That’s the way it should be, and that’s what’s necessary to get the best health outcomes from medical care. But way too often, I hear the