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Ten years and $2 billion. But really it is much more than that. I was in the new Emergency Department last night touring and sharing stories from 1991 when we brought on the first eight residents to our
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If you get the daily emails from The Almanac Online and Palo Alto Express you will have seen our new advertising campaign. We’re highlighting the few spaces we have remaining in Pediatrics during this season of Open Enrollment.
Winter is Coming: ‘Blok’ the Flu
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Along with many lovely things, Fall marks the beginning of flu season. The most recent annual statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are concerning. For the 2018-19 flu season, only about 45% of
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
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In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very quickly responded “a vegetarian.” It was not exactly the answer I expected, but I wasn’t surprised either. Questions
Announcing the 13th Annual Skin Cancer Screening
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Once again, there is a lot to bring to your attention this month! Let me start with inviting you to our 13th Annual Free Stanford Skin Cancer Screening at our office on Thursday, September 19th, 5:00-8:00pm. A longstanding
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
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With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact ingredients and sometimes its basic purity and safety. And as long as a supplement does not claim to
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Aspirin’s blood-thinning properties for years have been touted as a way to stave off cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. Millions of people in the US take a “baby aspirin” (100mg or less–most commonly 81mg) daily
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Did you know that 90 years ago this month the “greatest thing” was invented? Sliced bread, and its inventor, Otto Rohwetter, share a birthday on July 7. Only 90 years ago. Not that I would compare concierge medicine
The Rockets Red Glare Without the Risk!
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Happy (almost) 4th of July! Maybe it’s an homage to the “Rockets’ Red Glare”, but Americans love to light up things that go boom in honor of their nation’s birth. However, due to the risk of injuries, the
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Once again, this June brings PanCAN’s annual “Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer”, and once again, I am proud to throw TVD’s support behind Cathy Quon, who has bravely and steadfastly supported PanCAN over these many years. Please help
Ten years and $2 billion. But really it is much more than that. I was in the new Emergency Department
If you get the daily emails from The Almanac Online and Palo Alto Express you will have seen our new
Winter is Coming: ‘Blok’ the Flu
Along with many lovely things, Fall marks the beginning of flu season. The most recent annual statistics compiled by the
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very
Announcing the 13th Annual Skin Cancer Screening
Once again, there is a lot to bring to your attention this month! Let me start with inviting you to
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact
Aspirin’s blood-thinning properties for years have been touted as a way to stave off cardiovascular disease such as heart attack
Did you know that 90 years ago this month the “greatest thing” was invented? Sliced bread, and its inventor, Otto
The Rockets Red Glare Without the Risk!
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Maybe it’s an homage to the “Rockets’ Red Glare”, but Americans love to light up
Once again, this June brings PanCAN’s annual “Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer”, and once again, I am proud to throw
