http://judyreichman.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:43:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This last weekend my husband and I ate out twice; the first night we went to an excellent Italian restaurant and had delicious pasta (mine in mushroom sauce, his with lobster and tomato sauce). The next night (obviously I didn’t cook) we had sushi and edamame ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=428 I was browsing through my weekly New England Medical Journal when I came upon a review article about nicotine addiction. There were a few startling facts that we all sort of know but I thought it might be appropriate to reaffirm them in my newsletter. So here ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=426 By now most pediatricians and Moms know that the HPV vaccine that works against 4 types of human papiolloma virus (known as Gardasil) is recommended for females age 9 though 26. Gardasil is widely advertised as the vaccine that helps prevent cervical cancer. (Two of the ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=422 Our phones have been busy with questions about calcium supplements ever since the article in the LA Times health section appeared on August 2. It was titled “Calcium Supplements Linked to Heart Attacks” and quoted from an online report in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). To the newspaper’s credit, after ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=415 We all know that high cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CHD). Once we’re menopausal, we face a double whammy: our cholesterol levels tend to go up (we produce more in the liver despite attempts at an appropriate ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=413 It’s hard for a person who does not have a weight issue (yes I’ll admit I’m skinny) to proffer advice to those who do.  It’s rather like a non-smoker telling a smoker to just throw away the ashtrays and stop! And of course, it’s not fair. Obesity is both horribly ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=406 While I was in Tel Aviv visiting family, five new medical journals arrived on my desk. Despite a case of major jet lag, I forced myself to read through them the weekend I came back. Immersed among the many scholarly articles were a few facts and comments ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=403 Although I haven’t kept an official count, probably 10% of patient visits to my office are for menstrual cramps and/or pelvic pain. The complaints range from “I’ve had cramps ever since I got my period” to “the cramps have become worse and now I have pelvic ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=399 I am on vacation visiting family so there will not be a topic based newsletter this week. But, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish each of you a Happy Independence Day! However, I'm already working on next week's to be mailed July 9th. You may want to take a ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=396 Last week, I spent 2 days at a board meeting for Save the Children at our headquarters in Westport, Connecticut. The efforts I make to treat my patients and, yes, to write this web site seem miniscule compared to what health care workers sponsored by Save the Children do for the ... http://judyreichman.com/?p=394