Bipolar disease takes 4 different forms
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it possible for a person to reach the age of 70 and just now be diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are there degrees of impairment, ... Continue Reading →
Less mercury in flu shot than in can of tuna
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DEAR DR. ROACH: How much mercury is safe? – A.C.
ANSWER: The chemical element mercury exists in three forms: elemental mercury, which is the kind in thermometers; ... Continue Reading →
Blood-pressure goal: How low should it go?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister, 75, is taking only two drugs for the past three years, and they are both for high blood pressure. Now she finds that her blood pressure ... Continue Reading →
Dumping syndrome and obesity
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DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend was given a test to see how long food stayed in her stomach after eating. She was told that it stayed only a short time before ... Continue Reading →
Why do older folks have balance issues?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Apparently, it is common for older people to have balance issues. Do these balance problems usually stem more from muscular issues or inner ear issues? ... Continue Reading →
Twisted colon is a surgical emergency
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DEAR DR. ROACH: This past weekend, during my son’s wedding festivities, I experienced a sigmoid volvulus. Doctors recommended surgery, but I opted for a colonoscopy, ... Continue Reading →
Are big dogs dangerous pets for seniors?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read that a large percentage of orthopedic injury to the elderly is directly related to their falling while walking large animals, specifically ... Continue Reading →
Playing pharmacist presents problems
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Doctors tried an electrical cardioversion, but it came back after a few days. She is taking ... Continue Reading →
COPD lung function can’t be restored
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on pulmonary fibrosis. I especially appreciate knowing that there are medications known to slow the progression of ... Continue Reading →
You’re never too old for HPV infection
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column stating that the HPV vaccine is recommended up to age 45. Are people older than 45 years no longer susceptible to HPV? ... Continue Reading →
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