Last week, a new patient, Loretta, came to see me about lower back pain. She'd tried a bunch of different pain relievers and muscle relaxers, but all they did was make her feel better for a little while...and some of them didn't even do that.
One of those silent killers is a severe form of heart disease called coronary artery calcium (CAC). Many diabetics develop this acute condition without ever suffering a single symptom.
In fact, two new studies have shown a clear link between a certain group of antidepressants -- called SSRIs -- and bone loss. The dips in density were big enough to grab a lot of attention.
There are times when medical news is too urgent to wait until the next issue, so Dr. Alan Inglis keeps in touch with you through House Calls.
