John Roberts

The cold weather appears to have finally arrived and, in addition to COVID, it’s time to start thinking about the flu. Most people us the term “flu” in a very…

A patient whose mother is having hearing difficulties asked me to write about the best way to purchase hearing aids. I’d like to begin with some background on hearing. It…

I’m running through my list of suggested topics from readers, and this one goes out to a reader from Sheridan. It’s a common problem, but one of those topics that…

This week I want to address a specific variant of a condition that I’ve been seeing a lot of lately – dizziness. Primary Care doctors in the U.S. see about…

I left you hanging last week wondering about the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). First, a quick review. Recall that acid from the stomach (gastro) is found in the…

I’ve been asked to re-run my columns about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, more commonly known as GERD. That long name translates to: acid from the stomach (gastro) is found in the…

This week I want to talk about screening for colorectal cancer (CRC). Fortunately, screening for this type of cancer has become more common due to increased public awareness aided by…

I see a number of people who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is a very common condition, often as a result of repetitive injury at home or in…

By John Roberts I’ve had some questions recently about ovarian cancer so I’ll try and tackle this complex subject. This cancer is frightening because it often has very few signs…

Someone told me the other day that they thought “restless leg syndrome” (RLS) was a condition concocted by pharmaceutical companies to sell more medications. You may have seen commercials for…