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What is the definition or description of: Hypogonadism?

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Any truth to online ads claiming meds, vitamins, exercise/stretching can increase height in adults? How about @ almost 40 YO? Some say massage does it

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Does Zoloft have less cognitive impact then cipralex?

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Is working in the automotive job while pregnant dangerous?

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Can zinc help grow at 15?

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After 8 months with Dostinex treatment (25mg twice a week), my testosterone level is still below normal and has not increased.What can be the problem?

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Alzheimer's Research & Me On TV!

You wouldn't know it by my lack of posting these last 6mo or so, but I do try to keep up-to-date w/medical literature.  However, I've been using other means of getting my thoughts out for the masses, such as Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter.  In any case, some colleagues recently told me about a cure for Alzheimer's disease.  Of course, I was intrigued b/c none of my usual sources had mentioned anything.  It turns out they had, in turn, heard about it from their sources, Dementia Today, Telegraph & Time.  So I went to the horse's mouth, Nature.

But is it the cure for which we've been searching, akin to the Holy Grail?  In a word, no, I'm afraid.  Yes, this drug does help support the beta amyloid theory as causing Alzheimer's disease but we're far from a cure as the monthly intravenous drug was studied in just 165 people w/mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia for just one year, so it's nowhere near ready for prime time, much less enough studies to determine appropriate dose & potential side effects.

So what's the big deal?  Well, this research did get me an interview this Labor Day weekend w/Ms. Kyndell Nunley, a wonderful reporter w/KSNV 3 at Aegis of Las Vegas, where I serve as Medical Director.  However, due to the usual issue of lots of worthy stories all vying for air time, much of my discussion was left on the cutting room floor.  Let me know if you think I should insist on them shooting from my right side next time!  And you'd think I'd be a bit smoother in my delivery after all these years of speaking from the podium, often w/cameras running to record for video CME, but it's not the same when the camera is right THERE in your face!

Bottom line, there's hope for the future but nothing new available right now.  So continue to do what you can to protect your heart b/c that's the best way we know to protect your brain, too.

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Why do I start my period on different day? Normally it's consistent and I start on Saturdays but it started Friday.

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I'm on depo but I have this weird feeling in my pelvic area . ?

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I've had

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On and off worsening pain in the ball of my foot/ base of my big toe. Started after jumping off a 10 m platform at diving practice. What could it be?

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Missed 2birthcontrol pills &now my period won't go away. I'm still drinking the pack. Should I stop or continue to drink it? This is my last pack .

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Outsid of lower leg is sore, aches, and is causing my foot and toes to feel cold?

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76yr old grandmom was diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction. Said her left side was functioning at 48%. What does this mean overall & what is next?

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I have an unexplained bruise on my right wrist, it's probably the 2nd time this happens randomly, what could it be??

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70 year old male with serious COPD. No other health problems. The skin on the back of my forearms has turned dark blue from elbow to fingers For1 year?

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Last week on Sunday I took a plan b pill and yesterday I got my period.Today I had unprotected sex and planning to take a plan tomorrow. Any advice?

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Im sucidal. I've been hitting my head on the wall when im depressed. Now i been having headaches for no reason. Could i have a blood clot in my head?

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Can u use a app to take your heart rate?

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Is it wrong to get a booster shot one month after it is due ?

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The day after me and my boyfriend had sex im having an upset tummy feeling. He pulled out. What does this mean?

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I ve been suffering from chronic pain .I have severe rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis fibromyalgia congenitive disc disorder had one knee replaced?

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My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex for the past year. He is experiencing being nauseated. Could I be pregnant?

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Is it dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of sleeping pills every few days to induce sleep because of fear or eating and gaining weight ?

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I had sex and this wasn't the first time, and I bled a lot. is this normal? I'm on birth control and my boyfriend pulls out.

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How much of a reduction in A1C levels is considered good in 3 months of a diet change?

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Would any doctor prescribe provigil if you ask them to? If not, how can we get it? I would like to try it during exam period.

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I have pressure in my ear when i bend down. My ear also has been leaking yellow bloody discharge and has also been leaking hard dark yellow substance.

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Sudden fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and feeling out of it. Happens each time I have something with high sugar or a lot of sugar.

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I has a contraceptive implant removed 9/12/15 so we could try for Baby no2 had a period 12/1/16 lasted 5days does this mean I've started ovulating again? Thnaks in advance

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How ca we protect against infectious diseases apart from proper sanitation, vaccines?

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My blood pressure is averaging 160/105 with an average pulse of 140. Should I be concerned?

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I have a recurring red bump near my belly button that hurts a bit when I press down on it. Is it anything I should be worried about?

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I'm depressed that my appendix was removed to find out it's important part of my immune system. Will my life change? I'm just scared....

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So my friend has been getting black outs like she stands still and drifts off and she says she can't see anything but she can still hear. What is it?

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Are there any machines available for home use that increase production of collagen in the fight against wrinkles?

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I have the urge to pee constantly and i actually do pee every few mins. My urine smells like onions but it does not burn or hurt when i pee.

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I need to lower my blood sugar I am on nothing now but before I took Beyeta and MetForman 15mg and 500mg but I would rather have something other than Byetta to help like Victoza or a similar type of med.

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What to do if invega sustenna has messed up my memory? It also causes loss of coordination and balance

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I can easily get erections but when I do condom sex I can't maintain erection I've tried without and I didn't have a problem but don't want to risk it?

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I have a uri for the second time in two weeks and now the roof of my mouth has a bruise and I seen my doctor Friday what should I do?

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I have severe pain in outer ear and shooting pains in my head.

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My pupils are different sizes by a considerable amount, I'm 15 and my pupils have been this way for as long as I can remember, is something wrong?

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