Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Colposcopy is standard follow-up to abnormal pap smearApr 30, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I had an abnormal Pap smear. Now my doctor wants me to have a colposcopy. What can I expect during this procedure? A. Pap smears help determine if you might h...
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High blood pressure is silent killer if left untreatedApr 23, 2012 6:00 am - Q. At my last checkup, my blood pressure was 130/85. I'd like to have a better understanding of what those numbers mean. A. Your heart is a pump, pushing blood t...
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Surgery for deviated septum has high success rateApr 16, 2012 6:00 am - Q. My husband has a deviated septum. The condition runs in his family, and both his mother and uncle had unsuccessful surgeries to correct theirs. As a result, he refuse...
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Take precautions to prevent spreading impetigoApr 09, 2012 6:00 am - Q. After a recent cross-country drive, staying in many roadside motels, I ended up with a skin infection called impetigo. Could I have gotten this infection in a mot...
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Choose a toothbrush that's most comfortable for youApr 02, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I've been brushing with a manual toothbrush my entire life. But my best friend insists that electric toothbrushes are better. Should I switch? A. What matters most is...
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Keloids may look bad, but they are harmlessMar 26, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I am a 46-year-old African-American man with keloids on my chest. My first problem is that I don't like how they look. But I'm also worried about other effects — ...
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Daughter can stay healthy while on a dietMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Q. My 15-year-old daughter wants to go on a diet. How can I make sure she stays healthy while losing weight? A. My first question is whether your daughter really needs t...
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Slow down at the dinner table to eat lessMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I’ve read many times that eating slowly can help a person eat less and lose weight. I’ve tried this approach recently, and I do find it helps keep me satisfied, even ...
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Diabetics must be on guard against foot infectionFeb 27, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I've heard that diabetics need to take good care of their feet. But what do feet have to do with diabetes? A. Why should keeping your blood sugar levels down hav...
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Tai chi exercises may hold health benefits for manyFeb 19, 2012 10:00 pm - Q. I'm getting older and need to find a new way to keep fit. I've heard that tai chi might be a good option. Can you tell me more about it and its health benefits? ...