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Anthony L Komaroff

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1 Retracted Detection of MLV-related virus gene sequences in blood of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy blood donors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2010 4.31
2 The latent human herpesvirus-6A genome specifically integrates in telomeres of human chromosomes in vivo and in vitro. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2010 1.82
3 Failure to confirm XMRV/MLVs in the blood of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: a multi-laboratory study. Science 2011 1.56
4 A comparison of pregnancies that occur before and after the onset of chronic fatigue syndrome. Arch Intern Med 2004 1.45
5 A multicenter blinded analysis indicates no association between chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and either xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus or polytropic murine leukemia virus. MBio 2012 1.11
6 Review part 2: Human herpesvirus-6 in central nervous system diseases. J Med Virol 2010 1.05
7 EEG spectral coherence data distinguish chronic fatigue syndrome patients from healthy controls and depressed patients--a case control study. BMC Neurol 2011 0.93
8 Review, part 1: Human herpesvirus-6-basic biology, diagnostic testing, and antiviral efficacy. J Med Virol 2010 0.93
9 Chronic fatigue syndrome: understanding a complex illness. Nat Rev Neurosci 2011 0.91
10 Retraction for Lo et al., Detection of MLV-related virus gene sequences in blood of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy blood donors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2011 0.90
11 Review Part 3: Human herpesvirus-6 in multiple non-neurological diseases. J Med Virol 2010 0.88
12 Antibody to parvovirus B19 nonstructural protein is associated with chronic arthralgia in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis. J Gen Virol 2009 0.81
13 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Real Illness. Ann Intern Med 2015 0.81
14 Prevalence of allergen-specific IgE among patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Allergy Asthma Proc 2002 0.77
15 High prevalence of metabolic syndrome among young women with nonfatal myocardial infarction. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2004 0.77
16 Human endogenous retrovirus-K18 superantigen expression and human herpesvirus-6 and human herpesvirus-7 viral loads in chronic fatigue patients. Clin Infect Dis 2013 0.77
17 Unexplained suffering in the aftermath of war. Ann Intern Med 2005 0.77
18 Health for life. Genomic medicine: the science speeds up. Newsweek 2005 0.76
19 Breakthrough in silencing "bad" genes. MedGenMed 2006 0.75
20 By the way, doctor. I get mail extolling the virtues of chelation therapy. The claim is that it removes calcium and other metals from the walls of arteries. The key element appears to be EDTA. Since vinegar is also primarily acetic acid, I'm curious whether it could have the same effect. Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
21 By the way, doctor. I am 81 with no history of heart problems. I recently developed atrial fibrillation and now take half of a 25-mg tablet of atenolol. The doctor says it's working, but it makes me extremely tired. Could you suggest another medication that I might have better luck with? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
22 Ask the doctor. Would you please comment on the current craze for coconut oil? I now have friends who, based on ads and popular books, are taking coconut oil several times a day. Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
23 By the way, doctor. I am 80 and am taking a 40-milligram Crestor pill every day. Recently I saw a Crestor ad that said blood tests should be done to monitor for possible side effects of liver or muscle injury. Can you tell me something about those tests? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
24 By the way, doctor. Should I worry if new colon polyps appear where previous ones have been removed? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
25 Ask the doctor. Is it true that losing weight is mostly a matter of calories in, calories out? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
26 By the way, doctor. I've heard that you can treat diabetes by taking an extract from cinnamon. I suspect this is snake oil, but is there anything to it? Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
27 Ask the doctor. Can my sleep position keep me from snoring? If so, how can I stay in the right position overnight? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
28 Ask the doctor. Can exercising ward of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
29 By the way, doctor. I am 78, and for about 10 years, I have been taking an 81-mg aspirin every morning with a glass of grapefruit juice. I heard that it's not a good idea to drink grapefruit juice with some blood-thinning drugs. Is that true of aspirin too? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
30 By the way, doctor. Within a three-month period, both my sister and her husband (both in their 40s) were hospitalized with pulmonary embolisms. Any thoughts on the cause? Could it be something in the air? Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
31 Ask the doctor. Because of the recent news about Avandia, my physician has advised me to stop taking it. Is that wise? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
32 Ask the doctor. Brown age spot on my face seems to be getting larger. Should I be concerned? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
33 By the way, doctor. How do B vitamins lower your homocysteine level, and how important is it to have a normal level? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
34 Ask the doctor. I feel tired all the time. How do you know if it's a sign of something serious? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
35 Ask the doctor. A friend told me she takes magnesium pills every day. Does this improve your health. Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
36 By the way, doctor. I'm 86, and someone told me that I"m no longer in danger of getting Alzheimer's disease. My memory isn't quite what it was, though. Would Alzheimer's medicines help? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
37 By the way, doctor. A friend recently recommended that I take the herb ginkgo biloba to protect against getting dementia. Is it effective, and is it safe? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
38 Ask the doctor. Is there something to relieve severe neuropathy in someone's feet? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
39 Ask the doctor. Does using a microwave to cook ruin the nutrients in food? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
40 By the way, doctor. I am a 67-year-old woman. I walk three miles five or six times a week and swim for half an hour every day. I take a diuretic for high blood pressure, a calcium supplement, and vitamins C and E. My HDL level is usually over 100, but it was up to 147 in my most recent cholesterol test (my total cholesterol was 223 and my LDL was 68). Should I be celebrating or worried about an unusually high HDL? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
41 By the way, doctor. My doctor told me my heart is growing. He says there is no cure. Do you know of anything to reverse or slow down the growing heart? I am an 86-year-old World War II veteran. Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
42 By the way, doctor. I have read that people who have had their gallbladders removed should take bile salts. My gallbladder was removed many years ago, and no doctor has said I should take bile salts. Should I? Harv Health Lett 2010 0.75
43 By the way, doctor. I've heard that statin drugs can cause muscle damage. Since the heart is a muscle, why don't statins cause heart damage? Harv Health Lett 2010 0.75
44 Ask the doctor. I am 73 years old. Will quitting smoking really make a difference in my health at this point? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
45 Ask the doctor. The other night I work up at about 2 a.m., and my heart was pumping hard and my lower jaw ached. It lasted about an hour, even though I took an aspirin. Then I fell asleep. In the morning everything was fine. Was that a heart attack? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
46 Unraveling the secrets of the cell. Newsweek 2003 0.75
47 By the way, doctor. I take Pravachol to control my cholesterol, and because of high triglycerides, my doctor wants to add TriCor. But my pharmacist warns against taking both medications. If I don't take TriCor, are there alternatives? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
48 By the way, doctor. I have celiac disease, and the disease has weakened my bones. But I'm male; I thought thin bones were primarily a problem for women? And why should a disease of my intestines affect my bones? Finally, what can be done about it? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
49 Ask the doctor. My wife's medication to treat atrial fibrillation recently was changed from warfarin to a new drug called Pradaxa. They say that the new medicine does not require regular INR tests and is just as effective. Is that so? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
50 By the way, doctor. I am 85 and have taken an 81-mg aspirin each day for decades for heart attack prevention. Recently, I noticed these words on the label: "Stop using if you get ringing in your ears or loss of hearing." Should I be worried? Harv Health Lett 2010 0.75
51 By the way, doctor. I have phlebotomies every six months to manage my hemochromatosis. At my most recent bloodletting, a fibrous clot came out after the nurse removed the needle from my forearm. It seems to me that such clotting presents an unnecessary risk for ischemic stroke. What do you think? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
52 Ask the doctor. How long should I let a headache last before I see a doctor? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
53 Ask the doctor. What do doctors think of alternative medicine? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
54 By the way, doctor. I've been taking omega-3 fats and have two big bruises. Even small doses of aspirin cause me to bruise. My doctor is not concerned, but should I be? Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
55 Ask the doctor. I know I'm not supposed to consume trans fats, but I'm not sure how they damage health. Can you explain it? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
56 By the way, doctor. Why do doctors try to determine if a person has heart disease by asking about smoking, high cholesterol, or family history? Why can't they just examine the heart and blood vessels directly, and get a precise answer? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
57 By the way, doctor. I've read recently that organic coconut oil has health benefits. Could coconut oil improve lipid profiles if consumed every day? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
58 What the doctors do. Newsweek 2007 0.75
59 By the way, doctor. What exactly is dehydration? It put me in the hospital after a mild flulike illness. How can I avoid it in the future? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
60 Ask the doctor. Are eggs bad for your health, or not? I hear different things about them. Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
61 Ask the doctor. I'm more forgetful that I used to be. I'm not worried about dementia, but are there tricks for improving my memory? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
62 Ask the doctor. My wife says I should slow down and retire, but I hope I can work forever. What's your take? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
63 Ask the doctor. Is it true that B vitamins can reduce my risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
64 By the way, doctor. I would be most grateful for information concerning chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder from which I have suffered for the past 10 years. Do you see any help on the horizon? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
65 Ask the doctor. I live at 6,000 feet of altitude and am 67 years old. Does exercising at that high an altitude confer any additional health benefits, especially for the cardiovascular system? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
66 Ask the doctor. Is it okay to take both aspirin and ibuprofen therapies? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
67 By the way, doctor. I have heard that doctors feel men over 60 shouldn't be treated for prostate cancer because they're old enough that they are going to die anyway. Is that so? Harv Health Lett 2010 0.75
68 Ask the doctor. It seems like more and more people are wearing various devices that measure how active they are. Is this really valuable, or is it just a fad? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
69 Tick, tick, tick... Medical 'time bombs' often go undetected until it's too late. What you need to know. Newsweek 2004 0.75
70 Ask the doctor. I use a lot of canola oil in cooking, because it's heart-healthy. My husband has prostate cancer, and I just heard that canola oil might make it worse. Is that really true and should I stop using it for cooking? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
71 Ask the doctor. At what percentage of blockage of the carotid artery do you consider surgery? I am a 73-year-old man with a 70% blockage, and my doctor says to wait a year and check back then. Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
72 Ask the doctor. My father had lymphoma and my mother had colon cancer. Does that mean I'll get cancer, too? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
73 Ask the doctor. I have a particular disease, and I know that a medical school in my community recruits people to participate in research studies. I'm wondering if I should volunteer for one of these studies. What do I need to know? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
74 By the way, doctor. I have been diagnosed with temporal arteritis and am being treated with a drug called prednisone, which the doctor says is a steroid. I know athletes use steroids to bulk up, and I can't see how that would have anything to do with temporal arteritis. Can you explain? Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
75 Ask the doctor. I have been taking an SSRI (paroxetine HCI) for many years for chronic anxiety and, at times, panic attacks. What are the side effects of the long-term use of SSRIs? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
76 Ask the doctor. I hear that it's now been proved that the Mediterranean diet really is good for your heart. Is that true? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
77 Can we slow aging? Newsweek 2006 0.75
78 By the way, doctor. I'm 73, in generally good health, but bothered by frequent colds and respiratory infections. I suspect I have a weakened immune system. Are there tests that will tell me if that is so? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
79 By the way, doctor. I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy soon. Does the examination reach the ileum? Harv Health Lett 2008 0.75
80 Digital age. Next: paperless medicine. Newsweek 2006 0.75
81 Ask the doctor. I've heard that extra potassium can improve my blood pressure. What do you think? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
82 Ask the doctor. I've been diagnosed with shingles. Is there anything I can take for the pain? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
83 Ask the doctor. I hear that stress causes our cells to age faster. Is there something to this, or is it just more nonsense to worry about? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
84 Ask the doctor. Why do people over 60 lose height? I've lost a few inches over the years. Can this be prevented? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
85 Ask the doctor. I'm 70 and exercise 30 minutes a day. I've heard that creatine supplements might help build muscle strength. Is there anything to it? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
86 Ask the doctor. I'm 73 and in great health. Is it okay to skip my annual physical? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
87 By the way, doctor. I've had thrush three times this year. I read that it can be connected to stress, but also to serious diseases. One doctor told me I was "somatizing." What is thrush and could it be related to something? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
88 By the way, doctor. Much is made about high blood pressure, but little is said when it's really low. At what levels are systolic and diastolic readings considered too low? Are there any symptoms? What about treatments? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
89 Ask the doctor. My doctor recently advised me to start taking an 81-mg aspirin once a day. I am physically active 62-year-old and have been a vegetarian-mostly vegan-for 35 years. My BMI is less than 24, my HDL is over 70, and my Framingham risk score is 8%. My only problems are systolic blood pressure in the 130s and an occasional episode of arrhythmia. I'd really rather not take aspirin. Am I being foolish in questioning my doctor's advice? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
90 Ask the doctor. My doctor told me to cut out fats to lower my heart disease risk. What's the best way to do that? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
91 Ask the doctor. What's the current status of homocysteine as a risk factor for heart disease? Harv Heart Lett 2012 0.75
92 Ask the doctor. Is the avoidance of wheat a good thing? I feel better since I've been on a wheat-free diet, but I've noticed it's harder to get the amount of fiber I need. Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
93 By the way, doctor. My sister-in-law's blood tests showed that she has a low platelet count. Her doctors thought the problem might be her blood pressure medication, but ultimately reached a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura. What could have given her this disease? How often will she need platelet transfusions? Is there a cure? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
94 By the way, doctor. I have been taking two Advil tablets two or three times per day to reduce pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
95 By the way, doctor. I'm 77 and in good health. I believe I'm particularly welcome at the blood bank because I have O-negative blood. I give blood several times a year. At my age, how frequently is it wise to give? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
96 By the way, doctor. I'm 65, and I don't think my memory is as good as it once was. I read about a study that says you can improve your memory by eating less. Is there any truth to it? It sounds too good to be true. Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
97 By the way, doctor. Recently, my dog bit me on the hand. When I showed up at my doctor's office several days later, he told me I had waited too long. Should I have gone to the doctor sooner? Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
98 By the way, doctor. I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amount of "good" carbohydrates. Half of them cured their diabetes. Is this possible? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
99 By the way, doctor. My platelet count has always been on the low side--110,000. I don't have any symptoms. But a recent lab report mentioned "giant platelets." Is this something to worry about? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
100 Ask the doctor. Do the protective effects of alcohol extend to dessert wines and liqueurs, or do those have too much sugar? Harv Health Lett 2015 0.75
101 By the way, doctor. I'm having pains on the side of my face, and my doctor says that it's postherpetic neuralgia. But I am puzzled because I had a rash on the inside of my arm, but not on my face. Should I be? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
102 Ask the doctor. I am a fan of dark chocolate. Is it true that it's good for your heart? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
103 By the way, doctor. I'm 70 and recently heard about a new blood test for something called lipoprotein(a) that might help determine if I'll get heart disease. Should I get this blood test? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
104 By the way, doctor. My sister passed away from a brain aneurysm several months ago. She was just 33. My doctor says I have nothing to worry about because it's not hereditary. Still, I'm worried. Do I and other close relatives need to be checked? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
105 Ask the doctor. I'd like to start monitoring my blood pressure at home, but I'm not sure when I'm supposed to do it. Is there one particular time of day that's best? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
106 Ask the doctor. Alzheimer's runs in my family. Will it help to get gene testing for this disease? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
107 By the way, doctor. My neighbor is about 80. She keeps getting run down because her body can't retain iron. Can you offer any advice that will help her? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
108 Health for life. The man who lost his face. Newsweek 2005 0.75
109 By the way, doctor. A recent test showed I have some hip osteopenia. Now every day I take two Tums Ultra (800 mg of calcium) plus a multivitamin (200 mg of calcium). I also get a total of 800 International Units (IU) of vitamin D daily. I've been advised that Tums aren't sufficient. Do I need to switch to a more expensive calcium supplement? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
110 Another kind of AAA. Newsweek 2003 0.75
111 By the way, doctor. I was treated for two weeks with antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor when I had an H.pylori infection. I've continued with the proton inhibitor to cut down on stomach acid. Could that be harmful? Harv Health Lett 2008 0.75
112 By the way, doctor. How is it possible for someone with significant coronary artery disease to perform well on a cardiac stress test? Wouldn't there be some signs of trouble? Harv Health Lett 2008 0.75
113 By the way, doctor. My wife and I both recently suffered mild strokes. Although we are both recovering, we'd like to consult a physician who specializes in the treatment and prevention of strokes. What medical specialty is devoted to this? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
114 Ask the doctor. I always worry about cancer risks when I have x-rays or airport screenings. Am I overreacting? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
115 Ask the doctor. Is it true that snoring raises your blood pressure? I'm a snorer, and I worry that it puts me at risk for other conditions. Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
116 By the way, doctor. My 81-year-old husband has been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that's 5.3 centimeters wide. His doctors say there's a magic number at which surgery is done, but I'm questioning why they can't do something sooner. My husband is generally in good health, so he shouldn't be a poor candidate for surgery. Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
117 By the way, doctor. I recently started taking Lipitor for high cholesterol. The label says: "Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at any time while taking this medication." My doctor didn't warn me about grapefruit. Several medically trained friends have never heard of such a thing. I love grapefruit. Is there really anything to worry about? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
118 Ask the doctor. I'm 50 years old, and lately I've been wheezing when I play tennis. Can I get asthma at my age? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
119 By the way, doctor. I'm confused. I've read your articles about heart disease being caused by inflammation. If the COX-2 drugs are anti-inflammatory, why do they seem to make heart disease worse, not better? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
120 By the way, doctor. How much alcohol is in a drink? I drink at least two jiggers (three ounces) of gin most days, and lately, I've been drinking three. Is that too much? I understand that women are more easily affected by alcohol than men. Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
121 By the way, doctor. When I read that President Clinton learned for the first time in early September that he had severe heart disease, I was shocked. His health must have been monitored as closely as anyone's. How could something this serious have escaped his doctors notice? An how can someone who looked so healthy and vigorous as he did in July at the Democratic Convention actually be living with an unrecognized disease that could take his life at any moment? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
122 Ask the doctor. I'm 71 and my systolic pressure is usually in the 150s to 160s, which is high, but my diastolic is usually in the 80s, which is normal. Do I need treatment? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
123 How to think about HT. Newsweek 2004 0.75
124 By the way, doctor. My CRP was 4 in April and rose to 5 in June. I've taken niacin to lower my LDL. It didn't work for that, but did increase my HDL and lower my triglycerides. My question: besides taking a statin, what can I do to lower my CRP? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
125 By the way, doctor. A recent "Health Letter" urged us seniors to stay mentally active because that causes the growth of new neurons (brain cells). When my husband had a stroke 40 years ago, doctors told me that the brain cannot make new cells in later life. What's the truth? Harv Health Lett 2009 0.75
126 By the way, doctor. Many years ago my doctor recommended that I take two 400-IU vitamin E pills each day for leg cramps. Now I hear that vitamin E may increase my risk for heart disease, and I already have had heart problems. What should I do? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
127 Ask the doctor. I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don't like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
128 Ask the doctor. I have trouble seeing things clearly at night. Should I change my glasses, or could it be a more serious eye problem? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
129 By the way, doctor. I have pernicious anemia, and I get a monthly injection of vitamin B12. I have heard that there may be a pill that I could take instead. Is that true? Harv Health Lett 2008 0.75
130 Will stem cells finally deliver? Newsweek 2008 0.75
131 Ask the doctor. I often feel like I have a lump of mucus in my throat. In the morning, I spit some of it up, but the sensation doesn't go away. What can I do about it? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
132 Health for life. A deadly disparity. Blacks are more likely than whites to die of breast and prostate cancer. Researchers want to know why. Newsweek 2008 0.75
133 By the way, doctor. Is it possible to have one or more TIAs in the past four years and not have them show up in four MRIs? Harv Health Lett 2006 0.75
134 By the way, doctor. I've heard that statins lower calcium levels in the blood. Should I take a calcium supplement to make up for the deficit and protect my bones, or is low calcium healthy because calcium is a component of the plaque in arteries that causes heart attacks? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
135 Ask the doctor. My husband was just diagnosed with COPD. Are there any new treatments he can get for it? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
136 By the way, doctor. When I walk for about a mile, my leg muscles suddenly get very weak--so weak I can hardly walk. After 10-15 minutes of rest, the muscles go back to normal and I can continue for another mile or so. I am trying magnesium pills. Can you think of anything that might be causing this sudden weakness? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
137 Ask the doctor. Does secondhand smoke increase my cancer risk? I've heard conflicting information. Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
138 By the way, doctor. Ever since the 1960s, I haven't eaten more than one egg a week because egg yolks have a lot of cholesterol. Now my wife says she heard on the news that it's okay to eat eggs every day. What do you think? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
139 Ask the doctor. A friend has sarcoidosis. How bad a disease is it? Can it be prevented and treated effectively? Harv Health Lett 2011 0.75
140 Ask the doctor. I[ve heard bariatric surgery can reduce type 2 diabetes. How about type 1? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
141 Ask the doctor. Why am I shrinking as I'm getting older, and is there anything I can do about it? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
142 By the way, doctor. Two of my friends suffer from kidney stones. Each was advised to give up tea. I drink a lot of tea. Am I in danger of getting kidney stones? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
143 Ask the doctor. I've heard that red wine can prevent heart disease. Is that an old wives' tale? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
144 By the way, doctor. I read your item about eggs in the April 2005 issue with great interest. My husband has type 2 diabetes and has started eating two eggs about three times a week. He's looking to fill up on low-carb foods he likes. You mentioned that eggs may not be a good idea for people with diabetes. Should he cut back? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
145 Ask the doctor. My lower leg hurts when I walk. Could it be peripheral artery disease? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
146 By the way, doctor. First it was Vioxx and now Avandia. Why can't doctors and the government screen out unsafe medicines? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
147 Health for life. Beyond the horizon. Newsweek 2005 0.75
148 Health for life. Your lifestyle, your genes, and cancer. Newsweek 2008 0.75
149 By the way, doctor. I am a 73-year-old male. I've been diabetic for 50 years, and had a quintuple bypass eight years ago. I try to get an hour of exercise on a treadmill each day. While working out a couple of days ago, I developed a sudden sharp pain on my left side at about chest level, toward my back. Naturally I stopped, but I wondered when a person like me should call 911. Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
150 By the way, doctor. I take a statin. Should I be taking coenzyme Q(10) to protect myself against the muscle pain that statins can cause? Harv Health Lett 2010 0.75
151 Ask the doctor. Where do you stand on glucosamine and chondroitin? Do you think they're helpful or just hype? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
152 Ask the doctor. I'm an older runner, and I've developed shin splints. What causes them, what are the treatments, and how can I prevent them from coming back? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
153 By the way, doctor. I was diagnosed with asthma five years ago, and my doctor prescribed an inhaler to use daily. I haven't had any symptoms for a year now, even though I stopped using my inhaler. Can asthma go away? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
154 By the way, doctor. I take 20 mg of Lipitor and 10 mg of Zetia. My total cholesterol has declined from 177 to 145, my LDL from 133 to 93, but my "good" HDL cholesterol also went down from 46 to 41. Would you consider my low HDL level a large risk factor? If so, is there a regimen that would increase it? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
155 By the way, doctor. Do you think flu shots might also prevent lung cancer? Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
156 Ask the doctor. I have had restless leg syndrome for years. Is there anything I can take for it that won't cause side effects? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
157 By the way, doctor. I heard about a study that found people who sleep six and a half to seven hours a night will live longer that those sleeping eight to nine. What is the right amount of sleep? Harv Health Lett 2008 0.75
158 By the way, doctor. My systolic blood pressure is 40 points higher in winter than in the summer (160-180 versus 120-140 mm Hg). Do the seasons affect blood pressure. Harv Health Lett 2005 0.75
159 Ask the doctor. Is chelation therapy an effective way to stave off heart disease? I have heard that something called chelation therapy can help against heart disease. Can you tell me about that? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
160 CDC Grand Rounds: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Advancing Research and Clinical Education. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2016 0.75
161 Ask the doctor. Why does my calf start hurting a few minutes after I start walking? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
162 By the way, doctor. Is the large-cuff blood pressure device that I've heard about better than the ones with the conventional cuff? Harv Health Lett 2004 0.75
163 By the way, doctor. I am 92 and have poor blood circulation and an irregular heartbeat. Is it okay for me to take 500 milligrams of L-arginine a day? Harv Health Lett 2007 0.75
164 Ask the doctor. Do PPI drugs for stomach acid reduce the risk of cancer in people (like me) with Barrett's esophagus? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75
165 Ask the doctor. If you exercise daily (and sweat), can you have more than the daily recommended limit of sodium? Harv Health Lett 2012 0.75
166 Ask the doctor. I've heard that age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness. Do copper, zinc, or lutein help prevent it? Harv Health Lett 2013 0.75
167 Ask the doctor. I've heard that the FDA wants to ban trans fats from foods. Do you think it will happen, and will that be good for us? Harv Health Lett 2014 0.75