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October 13, 2008
St. John's Wort vs Prozac
Analysis of: St John's Wort 'as good as Prozac' | ukpress.google.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
St. John's Word is an effective herb and has been used for centuries.  Heed some warnings and take care of your whole body, mind and spirit. 
October 13, 2008
Colon Cancer Screening without Radiation
Analysis of: Task force: Colon cancer screenings can stop at 75 | news.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Consider the effect on the patient at 75 and not if insurance will pay.  The new Virtual Colonoscopy involves radiation.  We must consider the number of tests we are getting that involve radiation and the cumulative effects over a lifetime. 
October 13, 2008
7,000 ER Visits per year from Children's Cold and Cough Medicines
Analysis of: FDA urged to recall cold medicines for youngsters | news.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
It is finally time the FDA urge less over-the-counter medications be given to children under 6. 
July 18, 2008
Possible Impact Of Recently Reported Fractures On The Use Of Alendronate
Analysis of: Drugs to Build Bones May Weaken Them | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1. This study may not have a big impact on the prescriptions of alendronate in the short term unless this problem is found to be more wide-spread. With the increased incidence of jaw necrosis reported earlier, physicians will carefully weigh the benefits before starting alendronate. 2. The fractures...
June 9, 2008
Hypoglycemics will now be hyperscrutinized as monotherapies and maybe even adjuncts.
Analysis of: Tight Rein on Blood Sugar Has No Heart Benefit | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
For years pharmacotherapy had been the mainstay of aggressive diabetic control.  With the focus on comprehensive disease management there has been a failure to recognize that blood sugar control alone is actually quite dangerous.  Many of the therapies are potentially toxic with significant...
April 8, 2008
new osteoporisis medication by AMGEN; Wall Street Journal Article
Analysis of: Amgen Drug Helps Bones | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
the first issue for me to wonder about is the mechanism of action, and what type of drug is it?  Is it a biological or bisphosphonate?  What are potential side effects?  Long or short term.  What are the contra-indications?  Can it be used in children with bone metabolism disorders,...
October 11, 2007
Medicaid Will Have To Adopt New Standards And "Copy" Medicare
Analysis of: Medicaid spending jumps sharply | www.usatoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
As stated the Medicaid Systems are going broke. There has been additional stress put on the system. The immigration/alien problems as well as the present economic situations with housing foreclosures. We will see additional forced bundling with medical procedures thusly lowering costs for treatments....
October 11, 2007
Future Treatment Of Back Pain, A Brief Synopsis
Analysis of: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Joint Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society | www.annals.org
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Cost effective treatment of back pain. working within insurance guidelines An older population dealing with increased medical problems. Separating the acute, chronic, traumatic and non-traumatic patients. Unfortunately future guidelines for treatment of lower back pain will be dictated by the insurance...
September 24, 2007
House Calls: Consumer Directed Health Care's Child
Analysis of: The New York Times | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
People will pay for health services when they can see the value. Doctors are not ready for a change in the delivery system.
June 26, 2007
Lyrica and its efficacy in treating fibromyalgia
Analysis of: Pfizer’s Lyrica Receives FDA Approval for Fibromyalgia | home.businesswire.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
I have successfully treated 4 patients with fibromyalgia who have not responded to convention recommendations.

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