I recently purchased an Omron blood pressure cuff. Why, you ask? I’m in my early 30’s, that’s still young. There is a fairly strong family history of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. My goal is to prevent years of slow “silent” damage to my own cardiovascular system so that I can stay healthy for my growing …
This will serve as an ultra-short “primer,” or introduction, on colorectal cancer screening using colonoscopy. Additional, detailed posts will follow later this year for those who are interested. A colonoscope is a flexible tube (approximately the diameter of a thumb/finger) with a camera and light at one end that is used by an expert physician …
This is not an advertisement for a screening colonoscopy. 😂 All joking aside, please be sure to see your primary care doctor to ensure you’re up-to-date with vaccinations, routine lab screening, and a general wellness check. As part of routine health maintenance, straightforward procedures that can literally save lives (think: Pap smear, mammograms, colorectal cancer …
This weekend has been really relaxing and re-energizing. Weekends are rare during residency, and are exceedingly sparse during the first and second years. This year, my third and final of residency, has ushered in more weekends. It’s been awesome for organizing and cleaning at home. Today, I’ve been able to vacuum, clean the kitchen, and …
