John Roberts

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…

“All parts of the body if used in moderation and exercised in labors to which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy and well developed, and age slowly; but if unused…

I’ve had a run of patients recently, all presenting with problems getting their fingers to move. They all described pain with “catching” or “popping” when trying to flex or extend…