Doctors Give Placebo Treatments Often
Some 50 percent of physicians in America provide their patients with placebo medications without informing them, according to a recent investigation. "It's a disturbing finding," said Franklin G. Miller, director of the research ethics program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and one of the authors of the paper, published in the British Medical Journal. "There is an element of deception here which is contrary to the principle of informed consent."
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Risk Factors for Erosive Esophagitis
Video: Dr. Jonathan Cohen of the Concorde Medical Group discusses Risk Factors for GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a common disorder with a high incidence rate in adults of 10 to 38%. Diagnosis and treatment of GERD are important because the disease, in addition to the problematic typical symptoms, has numerous known consequences. GERD can affect a patients' quality of life, decrease functional activity, and increase the risk of esophageal carcinoma.
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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed.
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Crohn's Disease and Cow's Milk
Crohn's disease is a condition associated with chronic intestinal inflammation that causes pain, bleeding, and diarrhea, affecting 400,000 to 600,000 people in North America. Researchers from the University of Liverpool found that a bacteria present in cow's milk called Mycobacterium paratubuerculosis releases a molecule that prevents a type of white blood cell from killing E.coli bacteria found in the body. E.coli is known to be present in increased numbers within tissue affected by Crohn's disease. It is believed that Mycobacteria are introduced into the body via cows' milk and other dairy products. Until recently, it has been unclear how this bacterium could trigger intestinal inflammation in humans.
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things.
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Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women
Research conducted by The General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition finds that women who eat yogurt frequently are less likely to be overweight and more likely to meet the recommended daily intake of important nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. The fourteen day study followed the diets of approximately 3,000 women ages 19 and older. Thirteen percent of these women ate three or more servings of yogurt over a two week period. In this group, the women on average had a 15% lower body mass index compared with women who consumed no yogurt.
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What is Renal Stenosis?
It is very interesting that a lot of people don't know that blocking the arteries of the kidney can be a cause for hypertension. Particularly someone who is young and becomes hypertensive suddenly, one should make sure there is no blockage in the renal arteries. There are millions of people with hypertension, so it's easy to think that we should simply give them medications. But it's important to understand that there is a very small segment of the population, who develop hypertension at a young age, particularly in their twenties, thirties, forties. They need to be looked into. All we need to do is a scan of their kidneys. What is called a duplex scan or an ultrasound of their arteries. With this methodology we can actually pick up a narrowing of the arteries.
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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. That is what we mean by peripheral arteries -- leg arteries blocked by hardening of the arteries, buildup of cholesterol, plaque and calcium. This in part is a process of aging, but certainly also brought on by smoking. Diabetes is another risk factor, as is hypertension.
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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how stress affects the sympathetic nervous system, impacts physiology, and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system. Lead author, Daniel Brotman, claims "Acute physical stressors such as sugery, trauma, and intense physical exertion are well known triggers of cardiovascular events. Emotional stressors are increasingly recognized as precipitants of such events."
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Mortality Rates Drop for Diabetic Men But Not Women
A recent analysis of the mortality rates of men and women with diabetes from 1971- 2001 found that while death rates for men have dropped, women's have remained static. This study, to be published in the August issue of the Annals of Medicine, uncovers the disparities, but doesn't attempt to look at causes.
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Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
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Has recent trauma or injury decreased your mobility? Is limited range of motion making everyday activities a nightmare? Do you or a loved one find yourself relying on painkillers just to get through the day? With decades of combined medical experience, the father and son team of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Garret Hauptman know it takes more than a passive approach to achieve optimal health. Offering comprehensive physical therapy services to the people of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team at Hauptman Health Care can guide you to heightened health, happiness and quality of life.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Sciatica can make things difficult if you are suffering with it. You may feel pain in your lower back, buttock, and parts of the leg and foot, which can be extremely uncomfortable and frustrating. If you are struggling to deal with sciatica and are in need of effective relief, Hauptman Family Health Center can help. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they use an integrated approach to healthcare to treat their patients, providing them with superior quality healthcare and a sense of wellbeing. Dr Garret Hauptman understands each client comes with individual needs and concerns and will work with each client to achieve the results they need. If you are looking for sciatica relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Hauptman can help you.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
If you or someone you know is suffering with Peripheral Neuropathy, it can be stressful and sometimes painful. When conventional treatment does not provide you with relief, receiving help from a medical professional can make all the difference. In order to receive the best possible treatment with optimal results, it only makes sense to receive help from more than one doctor. At Hauptman Family Health Center, patients are offered the highest quality of care through their unique integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The friendly healthcare team is dedicated to helping all families in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
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Proper nutrition is essential to good health. If you are looking for ways to improve your health and quality of life, adjusting your dietary and eating habits in addition to exercise is the starting point on the road to good health. At Hauptman Family Health Center they offer their clients a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to their health so they are able to achieve a well rounded treatment plan.If you are ready to implement lifestyle changes to help you live a healthier, happier life in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
If most of your body is in excruciating pain and you have no idea why you don’t have to live in the dark about your suffering any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can help you find the cause and solution to your pain while improving your health to prevent it from coming back again.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Do suffer from joint pain? Every time you move do you feel excruciating pain? Don't resort to using over-the-counter drugs that only mask the symptoms, but never get to the source of the pain. At Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Garret Hauptman DC uses the latest chiropractic techniques getting to the source of your joint pain. Relief is only a phone call away.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Sharp or aching pain that increases whenever you move your shoulder can be frustrating to manage. When shoulder pain interferes with your day to day activities, and does not respond to traditional at home care, its time to get professional help. At Hauptman Family Health Center all patients are given the highest level of care from a team of doctors and providers. Their facility is fully equipped with the latest medical technology and is easily accessible to residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Knowing that your loved ones have to endure the pain of powerlessly watching your health and vitality slip further away each day is one of the most painful parts of having an illness. Life doesn't have to be like that any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understands how important it is for you to get back on your feet. Dr. Hauptman treats degenerative disc disease with spinal decompression therapy.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Have you or a loved one suffered from chronic illness or disease? Tired of over the counter drugs that do nothing more than mask the symptoms? It's time to take a pro-active approach to medical care. At the Hauptman Family Health Center the father and son team of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Garret Hauptman work hand and hand to help the people of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discover their true health potential. With their integrated, holistic approach to medical care no aspect of the being is left untreated. Add that to their numerous complimentary health care services, there's no better place to achieve a healthy body and mind. Contact Hauptman Family Health Center for more information.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Do you suffer from a pinched nerve? Living with a pinched nerve can be excruciating and limit a persons mobility. Medications and drugs provide only temporary relief from the symptoms, but never get to the source of the problem. At Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Garret Hauptman DC is an experienced chiropractor ready to treat your pinched nerve. If you are in pain call today.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Suffering from neck pain can be extremely discouraging. If you are living in constant discomfort due to chronic neck pain, getting the proper treatment is essential. Finding relief is not always easy, and when you are looking into treatment, you want to be sure you are receiving the best care possible. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they believe that a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to health can greatly improve the quality of life of their patients.Dr. Garret Hauptman DC, is dedicated to working with each patient to address their needs and concerns. Hauptman Family Health Center’s integrated approach to healthcare and wellness can help patients more than just traditional medicine. If you are looking for neck pain treatment in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Hauptman can help. The goal of chiropractic care is to improve the overall structure and function of the human form in order to promote its self-healing capabilities.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Back pain can be extremely debilitating. If you are living with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common disorders affecting adults today. If it is preventing you from being able to live a healthy, active life, you may be in need of treatment. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they offer their patients a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, combining traditional medical care, holistic medical care and chiropractic care to treat problems like back pain. Dr. Garret Hauptman is dedicated to helping his patients improve their health and well being so they are able to live the life they want. If you are looking for the highest quality care and treatments available, Hauptman Family Health Center provides their clients with superior service. If you are looking for back pain relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today!
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Massage can help you feel better physically by relieving pain from tense muscles, it can promote deeper sleep, increase job performance and decrease mental fatigue. If you have been feeling stressed lately and are suffering with back pain, massage therapy is greatly beneficial in treating conditions like this. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they offer their patients a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to their health. If you are looking for superior care in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Hauptman and his knowledgeable staff can use their expertise to bring you the relief you need.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
If your headaches are so severe that any new light forces you to shut your eyes and your baby’s cry from the cradle makes you cringe in pain it doesn’t have to be that way any longer. Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has the solution for you.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Have you tried traditional medicines and treatments for your disease that just don%u2019t work? Do not give up there is a medicine that works to improve overall health not just treat the symptoms. At Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Stephen P. Hauptman D.O. will be with you every step of the way working to improve your health.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Herniated discs, also known as bulged or slipped discs, can cause severe pain and discomfort. If you are suffering with back pain because of your herniated disc, you may be in need of some serious relief. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they understand the value and importance of an integrated approach to health care.Dr. Garret Hauptman DC understands the importance of maintaining your health and wellbeing, and wants to work with you to help you achieve optimum health. If you are looking for relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Chronic fatigue can be an extremely debilitating condition which can cause severe mental and physical exhaustion. Many times, it cannot be relieved by rest and is worsened by exertion. If you are looking for treatment, Hauptman Family Health Center can help improve your health and wellbeing using their integrated approach to healthcare.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Experiencing dizziness can be extremely unpleasant. If you are currently suffering from dizziness spells you may be looking for a safe, effective treatment option. Hauptman Family Health Center understands the importance of an integrated approach to healthcare, so their clients are given treatment using multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approaches to their health. It is important to take care of your body inside and out, so you are better able to resist disease and sickness.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Wake up throughout the night because of a backache? Medication and drugs will temporarily mask the symptoms, but the source of the problem persists. If you are tired of living in this painful cycle, there is a caring staff who is ready to help you. Dr. Garret Hauptman and his team at Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania use the latest in chiropractic and holistic care to treat patients. If you are in pain call today.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
Is constant back pain hampering your life? Has a stiff and aching neck pain made everyday activities a chore? Injuries related to the back and spine is one of the leading causes of doctor visits today. If lasting relief is evading you and the ones you love chiropractic care can help. At the Hauptman Family Health Center the father and son team of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Garret Hauptman utilize their decades of experience to boost your health, happiness and quality of life to bold new levels. Families in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community don’t have to go far for comprehensive holistic health care. Contact Dr. Hauptman today.