Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhDQ&AQ&A: Appendicitis and Older AdultsMy newspaper recently mentioned a 75-year-old man who died from peritonitis that followed appendicitis. How common is appendicitis in...
Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhDQ&AQ&A: Surgery for Sleep ApneaI recently was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). I’ve been advised by my doctor to use a continuous positive airway pressure...
Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhDQ&AQ&A: Fractures Caused by Osteoporosis DrugsI recently started taking osteoporosis drugs, but I’ve read that they can cause fractures of the femur. Can you explain why this is,...
Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhDQ&AQ&A: Hepatitis C ScreeningMy doctor has advised me to get screened for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary given that I have never used illicit drugs? Hepatitis...
Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhDQ&AQ&A: Myasthenia GravisMy husband has been told he has myasthenia gravis. Can you tell us more about this condition? Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease...