Biomedical subjects

H B Simon

Publications and source records attributed to H B Simon.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources

PubMed2000

I appreciate all the good advice you give us about how to pass less urine at night. I've cut out coffee and alcohol, and I don't even have water with dinner. It has helped a lot, but it seems that you should also be advising us to cut down on salt to reduce night-time urine. Wouldn't a low-salt diet also help?

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Animals↗

PubMed2000

On call. I am 58 years old. I've always been healthy, but my doctor found that my cholesterol was 279. He prescribed Mevacor, and my cholesterol came down to 210. Do I still need to be on a low-fat diet?

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Anticholesteremic Agents↗

PubMed2000

On call. I am 46 years old and have arthritis of my knees. Ibuprofen helps, but I still have pain. Should I consider the new joint injections?

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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal↗

PubMed2000

On call. My wife wants me to get more exercise. I play golf three or four times a week during the nice weather, and I think that's enough. Who is right?

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Exercise↗

PubMed2000

On call. I've always been completely healthy. At my last check-up, my cholesterol was 295. I'm worried, but my doctor tells me I don't need treatment. What do you suggest?

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Age Factors↗

PubMed2000

On call. I learned a lot from your article on melanoma, but I'm puzzled about one point. You suggest using sunscreen, but I read in my newspaper's health column that sunscreens may cause skin cancer. Should I use a sunscreen or not?

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Humans↗

PubMed2000

On call. I've had my PSA tested every year since 1992 and I'm happy to say it's always been normal. But now my doctor doesn't want to do the test anymore because I'm 78 years old. Should I go to another doctor for my test?

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Age Factors↗

PubMed1999

My doctor always tells me my blood pressure readings, but the numbers confuse me. Can you please explain what they mean?

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Blood Pressure↗

PubMed1999

My wife has very painful bunions. She is seeing a foot doctor, but if she needs an operation I'd like her to see my orthopedic surgeon. Do you think podiatrists should perform surgery?

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Female↗

PubMed1999

I am a 64-year-old man with high blood pressure. My doctor always checks my pressure in my right arm, but I've started checking both arms with my own blood pressure machine. My right arm is always 6-10 points higher than my left. Is this normal?

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Blood Pressure↗

PubMed1999

I am a 54-year-old man. My father is a healthy 84-year-old, but my two brothers (59 and 61 years old) have been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the past year. I am worried not only about myself but about my two sons. Is there any hope of a vaccine for prostate cancer?

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Cancer Vaccines↗

PubMed1999

I am 34 years old. I've been married for three years and we want to start a family. My wife wants me to switch to boxer shorts to help things along. is there anything to this theory?

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Adult↗

PubMed1999

I am married to a 63-year-old accountant who subscribes to the Harvard Men's Health Watch. My husband had a small heart attack last winter. He feels fine now, but he has to take five pills a day. He's back to his golf, and when he doesn't play he walks two miles a day. But he insists on mowing the lawn himself, pushing a heavy mower, and I'm worried. What do you think?

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Humans↗

PubMed1999

I am a 54-year-old man with a history of kidney stones. My doctor recently sent me for a "spiral CT scan." What is the difference between a spiral scan and a regular CT scan?

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Humans↗

PubMed1999

I understand there is a new artificial sweetener on the market. Is it any safer than others?

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Humans↗

PubMed1999

I was very surprised when my cardiologist sent me a bill for a telephone call. It was a long conversation, but I've never had to pay for advice before. Are most doctors charging for phone calls?

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Cardiology↗

PubMed1999

On call. In nearly every issue, you seem to discuss diet, exercise, or smoking - and in some issues you discuss all three. But my doctor has never asked me about my diet or exercise, though he does know that I hate smoking. Why don't I hear more about diet from my doctor?

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Diet↗

PubMed1999

On call. I really enjoy eating nuts but I've been told to avoid cashews (my favorites) because they have too much saturated fat. Is it true?

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Dietary Fats↗