John Roberts

By: John Roberts I’ve had a number of requests to re-run my column on shingles. This may be due to the successful marketing campaign for Shingrix® vaccine, developed to reduce…

By: John Roberts Insomnia is a huge problem in the United States. We spend over $10 billion a year on sleep-related treatments and it’s estimated we lose over $40 billion…

By: John Roberts Now that schools are back in session, the incidence of “pink eye” will likely start to pick up. This common condition accounts for over 30 percent of…

By: John Roberts The comedian W.C. Fields once said, “I never drink water; that’s the stuff that rusts pipes.” This was in response to a question about his alcohol habit.…

By: John Roberts I see many patients every year who have suffered concussions. Usually these are athletic injuries, but it is frequently seen in others as well. Concussions have always…

By: John Roberts I saw a college athlete recently who complained of shin pain. He had been upping his running mileage in preparation for the upcoming cross country season. His…

Let’s Talk About Bursitis The joy of summer sports and activities has caused many people to complain of sore shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Most of these folks are suffering…

Swimmer’s Ear We’re in the middle of swim season and “swimmer’s ear” is becoming more commonplace. Doctors tend to see more of this malady in hot, humid weather, but it…

Heat Illness Signs, Symptoms and Treatments By; Dr. John Roberts Since our temperatures are heading into the mid-80s this week, it’s time to start thinking about the dog days of…

Lyme Disease Warmer weather means we have to start thinking about tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Many people are aware of the association between tick bites and Lyme disease, but…