John Roberts
Revisiting Past Column on GERD
I’ve been asked to re-run my columns about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, more commonly known as GERD. That long name describes acid from the stomach (gastro) being found in the tube…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine No. 789
Norovirus You may have read that cases of Norovirus are really ramping up in America. I have been asked to rerun my column on this nasty virus. Most people describe…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine No. 788
Colorectal Cancer Screening Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has become increasingly common thanks to growing public awareness and campaigns like the CDC’s Screen for Life Action Campaign. Each year, over…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine No. 788
Colorectal Cancer Screening Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) has become increasingly common thanks to growing public awareness and campaigns like the CDC’s Screen for Life Action Campaign. Each year, over…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine No. 787
Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is a particularly concerning illness because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat effectively. By the time most women…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine No. 775
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 penchant for alcohol. So what…
Read MoreMy Finger Is Stuck!
By: John Roberts I have seen many patients over the years who presented with problems getting their fingers to move. They all described pain with “catching” or “popping” when trying…
Read MoreNorovirus; Gut-Wrenching Details
By: John Roberts Stomach flu has been making the rounds lately. I have to start by dispelling a common misconception people have that all types of “flu” are the same.…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Head Lice
By: John Robersts I’ve heard about a few cases of head lice now that kids are back in school and the weather is cooling down. Head lice are white, and…
Read MoreAntibiotics Are Good – Right?
By: John Roberts There is no doubt that antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but is it all good news? I suspect you have been seeing more news stories related…
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