Paging Dr. Frischer
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Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of staff and former chief of medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center. Write to him in care of this newspaper at 8301 E. Florence Ave., Suite 100, Downey, CA 90240. |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder. It has gone by many names-battle fatigue or gross stress reaction after WWII, combat fatigue or shell shock after WW1, and even soldier's heart after the Civi... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Bed Bugs
How often have you heard the following? Good night, sleep tight; don't let the bed bugs bite! Most of us don't know the next line: ?and if they do, then take your shoe, and knock 'em 'til th... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Pediculosis Capitis
I am writing today about pediculosis capitis - in honor of so many of us who have had our households overrun by this highly irritating, uninvited guest. Yes, we're discussing head lice. Wha... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Acne
What do French fries and chocolate have in common? They both do not cause acne! Whether you call them pimples, zits, blemishes, or acne, the condition is distressing. Although 85% of our k... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Warts
You just finished a wonderful, relaxing bath, and while drying off you notice a new rough-appearing growth on your skin. It's quite possible that this new intruder is a wart. No?you didn't... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Altitude sickness
When visiting mountainous areas, have you experienced headache, fatigue or dizziness? You may have suffered from altitude sickness. This condition can be treated and even prevented. Altitu... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - The Internet
You have a terrible feeling in your chest! You go to your computer and Google "chest pain." Up come hundreds of sites that describe the pain and its possible causes. How do you filter throug... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Ebola
Today I am addressing a disease you will almost certainly never get, or even see! However, it is among the most feared infections on the planet, and certainly one of the most deadly ones. I... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Restless Leg Syndrome
Do you get an overwhelming urge to move your legs - especially at night - accompanied by an uncomfortable sensation? Does moving your legs release that discomfort? Does the feeling only get ... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Nutrition Facts
So many of us are keeping a watchful eye on our sodium, fat, or calorie consumption. How do we know what we're eating? Is there a simple way to understand the contents of the food that we ... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Vaccines
The doctor says that it's time for your vaccination. What questions does this bring to mind: Is this shot safe? Will it make me sick? Will it actually work, and protect me from something I c... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Hitting your head
Everyone has hit his or her head - hard! Did you wonder whether or not you did serious damage? Did you lie up all night worried about concussion, or did you run off to the closest emergency ... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Celiac disease
Today's topic may not be widely discussed, but this disease affects at least 3 million Americans. It's tough to diagnose because a number of other disorders share its symptoms, and as a resu... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Nutrition and eating right
I must admit that I am proud that this is my 100th column in our Downey Patriot, and I've been thinking about how to appropriately celebrate this milestone. As my articles are, at their core... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Organ Donor
Every one of us has the opportunity have our organs donated upon our death. How do we make that decision? What factors should we consider? There is a clear need, but bioethical concerns clou... |
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