Dr. Roach: Weighing whether or not to add a 'do not resuscitate' clause

I am an 80-year-old man in reasonably good health. The only medications that I take are Eliquis for atrial fibrillation, ...

Dr. Roach: Prognosis for patient with 'wet brain' doesn't look promising

Dear M.L.J.: WE is caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). (I had never heard the term "wet brain" to describe this ...
The Robesonian

Roach: How red blood cells can impact A1C levels

Please tell your readers about this so as not to scare them into taking medicine that they might not need. There still may be something going on with me, and I will be getting more tests to be sure ...
Tribune Chronicle

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Patient’s height is too often overlooked

Why is it that when one sees the doctor, the nurse will take their weight and blood pressure but neglect to take their ...
Traverse City Record-Eagle

Dr. Roach

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 84-year-old male who has recently found relief from lifelong strain in bowel movements by using stool softeners. I would like to know if they’re habit-forming if taken once a ...
Herald & Review

Dear Dr. Roach: Schwannomas of the spine are nerve-sheath tumors

Dear Dr. Roach: For several months, I've been suffering with severe lower-back pain while standing. It radiates down my leg, into my buttocks. Several weeks of physical therapy was not helpful, and I ...