Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Stress management, night guard help relieve bruxismApr 15, 2013 6:00 am - Q. My wife tells me I grind my teeth at night. Could this explain why I often wake up with a headache? A. Tooth grinding and clenching are symptomatic of a condi...
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Adults with ADHD need structure and accountabilityApr 08, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I am a man in my 20s and was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it possible to be successful with this condition? A. My colleagues Dr. Craig Surman and Dr. Timothy ...
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Product claims of boosting immunity are marketing ploysApr 01, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I've seen many product labels that claim to boost immunity. Could they really help? Or should I be skeptical? A. Your immune system does a remarkable job of protectin...
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Chronic fatigue is often a sign of depressionMar 25, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I was recently diagnosed with depression. It turns out that depression has likely caused the fatigue I've been unable to shake for the past few months. What's the...
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Painful urination can have multiple causesMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I'm a 45-year-old woman. Now and then, I suddenly feel pain every time I urinate. It lasts for a week or so and then goes away. My doctor said I don't have a urinary ...
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PET scans allow doctors clearer view of body organsMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I'm in treatment for colorectal cancer. My doctor has scheduled a PET scan to see how well my treatment is working. What will happen during this test? A. A po...
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Medications offer multiple ways to treat asthmaMar 04, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I have asthma. Can you explain how bronchodilators and steroids help me breathe easier? A. To understand how asthma medications work, you need to understand h...
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Exercise, stretching prevent recurrence of low back painFeb 25, 2013 5:00 am - Q. Every few months I throw out my back. Are there any exercises I can do to strengthen my back and prevent this from happening? A. Exercise is a great way to pr...
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Undescended testicle usually drops on its ownFeb 18, 2013 5:00 am - Q. My new baby was born with an undescended testicle. What should we do? A. When a baby boy is an embryo in his mother’s womb, the testicles form in the lower part of th...
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Establish safety rules for child home aloneFeb 11, 2013 5:00 am - Q. My husband and I work full time, and we have a daughter in middle school. Is it safe for her to be alone after school until we get home from work? A. By middle school...