Dr. Barbara Hirsch MD

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• Is Osteoporosis Preventable?

  The word "osteoporosis" means "porous bone", and it occurs when bones become weak due to loss of minerals. Thus, the affected bones become more prone to break compared to the healthy bones.Bones are made up of different minerals, and calcium is one of those main minerals. It strengthens the bones...

• Vaccinations and Type 2 Diabetes

  IntroductionThe possibility of vaccines that prevent type 2 diabetes is still in development and has yet to be available in the market. It is important to know what the root cause of diabetes in order to better find out how to control and prevent it. The short answer is yes, there are medicines...

• Is Diabetes a Lifelong Condition?

  For the normal functioning of our bodies, most of what we eat is broken down during digestion into glucose. Glucose is sugar that is the source of energy for our cells and organs. Glucose is transported throughout the body via the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas,...

• High Levels of Testosterone Delays Language Development in Boys

  Language development in boys is always at a slower rate than in girls. A recent study throws light on the reason why this delay happens in boys. In this study, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, the testosterone levels in 900 newborns were measured. Newborn boys are exposed...

• These Needle-Free Injection Devices Will Make Diabetes Treatment Less Painful and Easier

  History of modern injection devices and their widespread use in medicine started in the middle of the 19th century and have dominated in some treatment forms for more than 150 years. However, even though many use it, this method has specific drawbacks too. It not only requires a high level...

• Sexual Dissatisfaction Common Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients

  Even with the wide array of discomforting symptoms of type 2 diabetes, a recent research carried out has shown that there is a significant amount of patients with type 2 diabetes who have openly and discretely expressed dissatisfaction in their sexual performance.Sexual dissatisfaction is widely...