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September 15, 2015 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Three Warning Signs that Men and their Loved Ones Should Not Ignore

Men typically tend to be quiet about their health concerns, and at times that can have devastating consequences.  Many of us have been taught from childhood to “suck it up” and not complain.  While this attitude can be beneficial in some aspects of life, it should not be the standard approach when it comes to […]

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March 21, 2012 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Health Risks of Antibiotics

Antibiotics are most commonly used to treat bacterial infections.  Appropriately used, they significantly shorten the duration and severity of disease, and have dramatically helped increase life expectancy in the last century.  However, antibiotic use is not without risks.  These include (but are not limited to): Allergic Reactions: Allergic reactions such as hives (see picture) and swelling […]

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January 23, 2012 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

What is MRSA?

MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus, is a bacterial infection which is becoming more frequent worldwide, largely due to the overuse of antibiotics.  What makes it problematic is that many common and widely prescribed antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and cephalexin, do not successfully treat it.  Incidence is increasing both in hospitals and health care facilities, as […]

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December 4, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

How to Save Money on Prescription Medication

Economics times are tough, and cost of prescription medication can take a significant bite out of one’s budget.  Many name brand prescriptions cost several hundreds of dollars for one month’s supply.  Even generics, while still much cheaper than their respective name brands, are marked up significantly by most pharmacies, and can prove to be too […]

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November 30, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Common Causes of Muscle Cramps

Muscle cramps (not to be confused with illness related stomach cramps) are very common and quite painful.  They usually happen suddenly and can involve any muscle, but most often the legs and frequently in the middle of the night.  Gently stretching the affected muscle usually relieves the cramp.  The following list gives the most common […]

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November 3, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

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 […]

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