by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | May 31, 2019 | Doctor Is In
The Doctor Is In: Intestinal Parasites Invisible Troublemakers. The risk of contracting an intestinal parasite infection is present in both urban and rural areas of Costa Rica. Although the associated illnesses are seldom fatal, they can mask other diseases when...
by Dr. Herbert Weinman | Feb 28, 2019 | Doctor Is In
The Doctor Is In – Heat Emergencies. You are on the beach or doing a big hike and all of a sudden you feel clammy and the world seems to be closing in on you. What could be happening? You are probably experiencing some type of heat emergency. Heat emergencies...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | Jun 1, 2018 | Doctor Is In
Protect your hearing: Is your TV constantly blasting? Is your average day filled with sounds of jackhammers, lawn mowers, lumbering trucks, rock music blaring through stereo headphones or other intrusive environmental noises? If so, your hearing is at risk and you...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | Apr 1, 2018 | Doctor Is In
[vc_row full_width=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most ankle sprains occur when the foot and ankle suddenly turn inward. This often happens when running or pivoting. With these inversion injuries, the patient may feel a sharp pain at the front...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | Mar 2, 2018 | Doctor Is In
Vitamins are organic compounds occurring naturally in foods or as additives. They are necessary in small amounts for the energy required for growth and development. To what extent do people need vitamins? Should we take “extra” vitamins in the form of pills? Do...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | Jan 5, 2018 | Doctor Is In
Whether it’s a restful cruise or an around-the-world trip, the most carefully prepared journey can be most unpleasant when the traveler is not medically prepared for the excursion. Depending on the areas to be visited, certain immunizations are either required or...
