Imbruvica shouldn’t be withheld long before or after procedures

#MiddleburyCT #Imbruvica #SpinalStenosis #Neuropathy DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 and have had Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia for three years, which has been treated with ibrutinib (Imbruvica) ... Continue Reading →

Too much fruit juice can worsen diabetes

#Middlebury #Diabetes #FruitJuice DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who recently learned she’s prediabetic. She’s also very obese. She has started juicing her fruits and vegetables ... Continue Reading →

Vitamin D works slowly

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there any reason to start taking vitamin D at age 90? I’m in good health except for osteopenia and high blood pressure. How long does it ... Continue Reading →