Tag Archives: Conditions and Diseases

Fight for Sight

Fight for Sight

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Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a cataract implant in the early ‘80s and now am having failing eyesight. My doctor says to remove the implant will require a cornea transplant. I am hoping that you know of a better way to remove and replace the lens. Thank you for any help you can give. We ... More
Question (and Answer) About Extra Heartbeats

Question (and Answer) About Extra Heartbeats

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Q: I am an 83-year-old great-grandmother and was diagnosed with benign premature ventricular contractions 40 years ago. I’ve been asymptomatic all these years. My question is this: Have you encountered this particular arrhythmia in your study of electrophysiology? A: Leading cardiologist Dr. Douglas Zipes replies: Premature ventricular contractions are extra heartbeats coming from the bottom ... More
The Top Cancer Research Advancements of 2008

The Top Cancer Research Advancements of 2008

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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently reported major scientific advances in the following areas: new therapy options for hard-to-treat lung and pancreatic cancers; FDA drug approvals for women with advanced breast cancer that does not express the HER2 gene (the majority of breast cancers) and people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (a cancer with ... More

For Ben Vereen, Diabetes Take Center Stage

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The Post interviews Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen about his stuggle with diabetes. His message: Don’t let diabetes stop you from doing the things that you love. As millions of fans know, Ben Vereen has been singing, dancing, and acting throughout his celebrated career, earning a Tony Award for his role in the musical Pippin ... More

Blood Pressure Monitors Come Home

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As an indicator of overall cardiovascular health, your blood pressure reading may be second to none. And research continues to affirm that the best place to measure it may be in your own home. Longtime Medical Mailbox readers know that it is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day. We encourage regular use ... More
Eye Experts Have Different Training

Eye Experts Have Different Training

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Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a driver’s permit before moving to Iowa. Here they have a questionnaire for an optometrist or ophthalmologist to fill out. Years ago, an optometrist told me that he had done all he could do for my vision. What does an ophthalmologist do? E. An ophthalmologist is a physician who treats ... More
Brushing Up on Oral Hygiene

Brushing Up on Oral Hygiene

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Experts concur that good dental hygiene is an important tool in managing diabetes. It’s been called a two-way street, a bidirectional arrow, a loop and a vicious circle. “It” is the complicated connection between two seemingly unrelated conditions: diabetes and periodontal disease. The reason researchers are beginning to understand it as a not-so-merry-go-round is because ... More
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