By Peter Galvin, MD Eczema is a skin condition that can cause redness, swelling, scaling, oozing/weeping, and dryness. By far the Read More
By Peter Galvin, MD We are surrounded by aluminum. It is the third most common element in our natural environment, behind only Read More
By Peter Galvin, MD I have no doubt that by now, most readers have heard of fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid. Read More
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative nerve disorder that results in damage to and Read More
The aorta is the major artery, or high-pressure blood vessel, in the human body. As an artery, it carries oxygen-rich blood from Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic pointed a spotlight on the true nature of the U.S. health care system. We have a patchwork system Read More
The word “meningitis” has been known to strike fear, if not terror, into the hearts of many, especially to the parents of Read More
If you have read this column before then you know I am an advocate for maintaining brain activity as we age. I Read More
Despite the fact that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been around for a while, its current prevalence in the USA is not Read More
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It damages the protective covering around nerves Read More