Last month I discussed the role of lipids in atherosclerosis. This month, I’ll talk about...

Last time we spoke of the various factors that play a part in plaque buildup...

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. November is...

Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your...

Knock knocktrick or treat A lot of your neighbors might be tempted to choose trick...

A cryptogenic stroke (CS) is defined as cerebral ischemia of obscure or unknown origin. The...

Medically a stye is called a hordeolum.  If we look at the eyelid’s anatomy, particularly...

A stroke is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a...

Children require clear, comfortable vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. We use...

A cataract is where the normally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. This is...

In this column, I’ll talk about the varied tests done in cardiology in general and...

Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) is among the most common conditions we see in our patients...

Chronic pain syndrome involves both the body and the mind, resulting in brain chemistry changes...

The new coronavirus sweeping the world has changed life as we know it. While there...

As a spine surgeon, I routinely see various life-threatening consequences of opioid addiction. These could...

COVID-19 (coronavirus SARS 2) is obviously an infection that primarily affects the lungs. As we...

My weekends are admittedly different now. Before my weekends were filled with time spent with...

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound; but it is true today, as it was...

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular rhythm from the upper part of the heart. It is...

Refractive error is the term used to describe the need for glasses or contact lenses...