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Robotic-assisted surgery for gynecologic patients
Gynecologic health is extremely important for women of all ages, from puberty to pregnancy, to menopause and beyond. “There are some conditions that can significantly impact a woman’s health and quality of life,” explains Steven Dakoyannis, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist with Tufts Medical Center Community Care, with offices in Revere and Melrose. “Some of these conditions […]
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Four things to know about hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition that affects 75 million Americans. Davis Bu, MD, an internal medicine physician at the MelroseWakefield Medical Building at 888 Main St. in Wakefield, treats many patients with hypertension. He offered the following four things to know about hypertension. What is hypertension? Blood pressure is determined both by the […]
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Four things to know about West Nile Virus
Recently a mosquito infected with West Nile Virus was discovered in Medford, and several people in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with the disease. For nearly two decades, West Nile Virus has been endemic to New England and cases typically develop during the late summer and early fall. Edward Butler, MD, an infectious diseases specialist with […]
READ BLOGLetter to the editor: Thank you to Dr. Pransky and staff
Dear Editor: Moving to a new town and having a second child on the way, I really wanted to make sure that my family would be well cared for. I have now been here 37 years and am thrilled to say that I’ve been fortunate enough to go to the same doctor’s office this whole […]
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Dr. Davis Bu, internal medicine, discusses hypertension, or high blood pressure, in this episode of Health Minute. Dr. Bu discusses the new hypertension guidelines as well as risk factors and treatment options.
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Seasonal affective disorder
Dr. Alla Goldburt, a family medicine physician with Hallmark Health Medical Associates, discusses causes, triggers and treatment options for seasonal affective disorder.
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5 things about asthma in the winter
Winter is a time to hunker down inside, a time to catch up on books you’ve been meaning to read or binge-watch shows you felt too guilty to watch when the weather was warm. But Dr. Jingli Ma, a pulmonologist at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, said it’s also prime time for asthma flare-ups. Here are five things […]
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7 tips to manage seasonal allergy symptoms
Allergies can make even the nicest day feel miserable. Use these tips to feel better during allergy season.
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3 tips for parents to talk with tweens and teens about their bodies
The teen years are a period of intense physical, mental and emotional growth. How to build trust between teens and their parents and doctor.
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Bariatric surgery isn’t ‘cheating,’ and other weight loss facts
Weight loss with bariatric surgery is effective, but it takes dedication. Learn about surgical and non-surgical weight loss options in Medford.
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