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Q&A: Hip Arthritis

I’ve heard that viscosupplementation can help ease osteoarthritis in the knee. Could it help my hip arthritis? My doctor thinks it won’t....

Q&A: Appendicitis and Older Adults

My newspaper recently mentioned a 75-year-old man who died from peritonitis that followed appendicitis. How common is appendicitis in...

Q&A: Surgery for Sleep Apnea

I recently was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). I’ve been advised by my doctor to use a continuous positive airway pressure...

Q&A: Fractures Caused by Osteoporosis Drugs

I recently started taking osteoporosis drugs, but I’ve read that they can cause fractures of the femur. Can you explain why this is,...

Q&A: Hepatitis C Screening

My doctor has advised me to get screened for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary given that I have never used illicit drugs? Hepatitis...