John Roberts
Montgomery 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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreWhat Causes Shingles And What To Do About It
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…
Read More“I Can’t Sleep Doc”, Causes Of Insomnia
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…
Read MoreConjunctivitis “Pink Eye” Causes And Possible Treatments
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…
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