Michigan State University
BLOG: Medical alert jewelry proposed for biotin use
Recently, my fellow and I saw a new patient who was referred for consultation about abnormal thyroid labs. I was a bit frustrated but also intrigued that this patient — aged at least 60 years and a retired administrator — had not heard about lab “glitches” associated with biotin use.
BLOG: A socially distant walk in the park
During the early days of November, as a brief break from the exhausting political news and the saddening pandemic news, we took an outdoor break on the weekend following Election Day.
BLOG: The other butterfly, part 2
In an earlier post I wrote about “The Other Butterfly,” I talked about the thyroid gland as a butterfly-like structure.
BLOG: My father’s sugar log
About 15 years ago, I was visiting Jordan as my late father's diabetes had recently deteriorated, and he was hospitalized.
BLOG: My Patients, My Heroes – Mariah’s thumbs up
This is another post in the series “My Patients, My Heroes” that I dedicate to my patients.
BLOG: Bills to end daylight saving time change could end insulin pump glitch
This Sunday, Nov. 1, will mark the end of daylight saving time for 2020.
BLOG: The $2 question
I have a $2 bill that I have kept in my wallet and never spent. At one time, I thought the bill was an antique; perhaps it would be so rare that I could make a fortune if I sold it in an auction for rare bills or coins?
BLOG: My patients, my heroes — saving Nancy’s liver
“My patients, my heroes” is a special series in my blog that I dedicate to my patients. It launched in May with the story of my patient, Melissa, titled “Beating the Odds.”
BLOG: Two fathers, two doctors, one shared virus
On Father’s Day, a father and son from Hialeah, Florida, were hospitalized with COVID-19.