“My blood pressure is only high when I am at the doctor’s office.” This comment is a frequently heard in health care settings, and is clinically known as white coat hypertension. We used to think that this finding was benign, but a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the […]
Ringing in the Ears
Ringing in the ears is known as tinnitus. It can be quite annoying and can disrupt one’s life. Fortunately, many causes are reversible. Some of the common causes of tinnitus include the following: Anti-inflammatory Medications: Aspirin products, as well as other anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen), are a common cause and should be avoided. Blood pressure […]