House Call - Alzheimer’s

This week we speak with Dr. Lance J. Wright  about Alzheimer’s. Question: One of my parents seems to be becoming forgetful and confused.  How does one tell if this is Alzheimer’s disease? The first step is to see if the patient has the correct symptoms.  The second step is to see if the patient is in the [...]

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House Call - Breast Cancer

This week we speak with Dr. Donald S. Gravenor about Breast Cancer. Question: Are there any pills that can prevent breast cancer? Answer: Breast cancer prevention is best directed against women who are at increased risk of developing cancer. Genetic forms of breast cancer predisposition are largely managed surgically as well as medically. When postmenopausal women who [...]

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House Call - Liver Tests

This week we speak with Dr. Michael J. Levinson about Liver Tests. Question: What does it mean when I get a report from my doctor on my routine laboratory studies that my liver tests are up? Answer: Liver enzymes (ALT and AST) are enzymes that are formed in the liver and may indicate inflammation in the liver [...]

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House Call - Tooth Loss

This week we speak with Dr. Kitsie Hendrix about tooth loss. Question: What causes tooth loss? Answer: The majority of tooth loss, which is suffered by 9 out of 10 people, is caused  by bone loss from unchecked gum disease.  Bacteria from gum disease can cause the attachment between the tooth and bone to weaken and form an [...]

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