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October 13, 2009

Can a woman's menstrual period restart after it has stopped for two years?

August 06, 2009

How often should a 65-year-old man have a stress test? What other tests for my heart are recommended?

July 09, 2009

My mother has dementia. She's in an Alzheimer's facility and in a constant state of anxiety and depression. The number of medications she is on is incredible: Cymbalta, Depakote, Haloperidol, Aricept, Seroquel, Buspar, Trazodone, and Risperdal. They do not control her behavior. Is she at risk for dangerous drug interactions? How can I make sure her therapy is appropriately monitored?

June 09, 2009

My mom (age 62) is experiencing a lot of hair loss. She had her thyroid tested and the results were normal. But her hair still keeps coming out. What are other possible causes? Are there any other tests or treatments you recommend?

May 06, 2009

Is there a cure for macular degeneration? If not, what can I do to prevent it from getting worse? Will my children get it? What causes it in the first place? Could I have prevented it by doing something earlier in life? (I am 78.)

September 12, 2008

What exercises can help you keep your balance when you walk?

July 10, 2008

At times after walking for about a half-hour in the morning I feel faint. However, when I steady myself I feel OK again. The same thing happens when I kneel down for a short time. What could be the cause, and how can I prevent it?

June 05, 2008

I have a problem with hair loss. After I came back from Iraq I started losing hair in small patches, first on my beard and then on my scalp. Could my hair loss be caused by a fungus rather than stress?

May 15, 2008

My grandmother is going to be flying on a four-hour flight. She has glaucoma and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Could flying have an effect?

May 13, 2008

If I have gene testing, can I find out if I might be a carrier of Alzheimer's? One grandparent on each side of my family was diagnosed with it and both eventually died from Alzheimer's.

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