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Have you ever wondered how your body magically stops a bleed? It’s not magic—it’s a highly coordinated “waterfall” of proteins known as Clotting Factors. The trouble is, there are 13…
In clinical practice, we often view the skin and eyes as a “window” into the body’s internal chemistry. When a patient walks into my clinic with scleral icterus (yellowing of…
Understanding the Risks, Symptoms, and Life-Saving Care for Your Heart’s Inner Lining As a physician, I often describe the heart not just as a muscle, but as a finely tuned…
A Physician’s Guide to the Most Comprehensive Form of Uveitis As an ophthalmologist, I often tell my patients that the eye is like a camera. For a camera to work,…
Hepatitis C is often called a “silent” infection because many people live with it for decades without feeling sick. However, beneath the surface, the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) can cause…
As of this morning, February, 2026, the United States stands at a precipice we haven’t faced in a generation. With confirmed cases in South Carolina alone, health authorities are issuing…
For years, the gold standard advice for patients worried about Alzheimer’s has been “stay active.” We told patients to do crosswords, learn new languages, and keep their minds busy. But…
For years, one of the most difficult conversations I’ve had in my clinic involves statins. On one hand, these medications are lifesavers, drastically reducing the risk of heart attack and…
Every February, we are inundated with the same generic advice for American Heart Month: “Eat your greens” and “Watch your cholesterol.” While well-intentioned, this advice often relies on a 50-year-old…
As we move through February, many of my patients walk into the clinic describing a similar “heaviness.” They’re sleeping longer but waking up tired; they’re craving carbohydrates; and that spark…