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October 21, 2022
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BLOG: When the Doctor is the Patient: Getting Older and Shorter

BLOG: When the Doctor is the Patient: Getting Older and Shorter

In a post from April about my struggle with osteoporosis, I wrote about my own case of the disease, which was unique in many ways.

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September 16, 2022
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BLOG: TEDx lecturer champions reversal and prevention of type 2 diabetes

BLOG: TEDx lecturer champions reversal and prevention of type 2 diabetes

For a while now, I have wanted to write about Sarah Hallberg, DO, who died in March. I was not sure how best to tell the story about this champion whom I was blessed to have met in person.

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August 31, 2022
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BLOG: The End of August

BLOG: The End of August

“I can’t believe it is the end of August!” one of our fellows said as we were getting ready to start the afternoon clinic, commenting on how time flies.

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August 25, 2022
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Study: 20% of adults do not want kids

Study: 20% of adults do not want kids

More than one-fifth of adults in the United States do not want children, which is a higher prevalence than previously thought, according to researchers.

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July 15, 2022
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BLOG: Dr. Duick’s Ties

BLOG: Dr. Duick’s Ties

On a recent workday, I wore this tie to work. It is one of Dr. Daniel Duick's numerous ties.

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July 13, 2022
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BLOG: Attention to detail

BLOG: Attention to detail

For endocrinologists and those who follow endocrine literature and sciences, annual meetings of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and the American Diabetes Association have recently ended.

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May 16, 2022
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Use of high-dose biotin supplements ‘common’ among women in rural Michigan

Use of high-dose biotin supplements ‘common’ among women in rural Michigan

SAN DIEGO — About 20% of rural health clinic patients, primarily women, reported using biotin supplements, and about 30% of users reported excessive doses of at least 5 mg, according to survey results.

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April 20, 2022
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BLOG: Birthdays and retirement

BLOG: Birthdays and retirement

April is such a special month of the year for me for several reasons.

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April 13, 2022
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BLOG: My own ‘noncompliance’ with osteoporosis therapy

BLOG: My own ‘noncompliance’ with osteoporosis therapy

As I was searching through some old archives and memorabilia, I came across this pocket calendar (Figures 1-4).

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February 25, 2022
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BLOG: My Patients My Heroes: The Footprint of Carol’s Grandson

BLOG: My Patients My Heroes: The Footprint of Carol’s Grandson

Carol came for her routine follow-up for her pituitary disorder.

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