Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Coronary angiography is little short of miraculousNov 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My doctor suspects I have heart disease and wants me to have an angiogram. What will happen during this procedure? A. Coronary angiography is the gold standard for di...
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High-fiber diet for diverticular disease can include seedsNov 19, 2012 5:00 am - Dear readers: You are sending me lots of great questions. But even though I write six columns a week, I can't answer them all. Sometimes my answers prompt you to send ad...
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Use common sense, simple tips to avoid traveler's diarrheaNov 12, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I'm about to travel to a developing country. How can I avoid traveler's diarrhea? A. Traveler's diarrhea comes from eating food or drinking water contaminated...
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Checking for asthma involves breathing testsNov 05, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect? A. Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your ...
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Flu shot can make a difference in your child's healthOct 29, 2012 6:00 am - Q. Does my child really need a flu shot? How do I know it's safe? A. Every fall and winter, parents face the question: Should my child get an influenza (flu) sho...
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Child's ear infections can be treated with minor surgeryOct 22, 2012 6:00 am - Q. My toddler gets frequent ear infections, and his doctor wants me to consider ear tubes. What do I need to know before I make a decision? A. Ear infections are very co...
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Washing hands is simple task, but you've got to do it rightOct 15, 2012 6:00 am - Q. Is there a “right” way to wash your hands? I wash my hands regularly but still get sick. A. I answer a lot of questions about complicated, serious diseases. Y...
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Opioid addiction can be overcome through medicationOct 08, 2012 7:15 am - Q. I started taking oxycodone for chronic back pain, but now I'm addicted to it. I've heard there may be medications that can help me quit. A. Oxycodone, like mo...
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Surgical long-term relief available for facial painOct 01, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I have trigeminal neuralgia. Medications haven't helped. What are my other treatment options? A. ...
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Simple surgery can relieve pain of trigger fingerSep 24, 2012 6:00 am - Q. My finger hurts. When I try to bend and straighten it, it feels like it's catching. What's going on? A. It sounds like you have trigger finger. This common co...