Dr. VINCENT HONRUBIA, MD, FACS

Research shows that patients newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who recently began using antidepressents are at a higher risk for head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Heidi Taipale and colleagues from the University of Eastern Finland wrote that for older people who use...

Croup, a common viral condition, causes swelling in a child’s airway, making it hard to breathe. This is because the already-narrow airway is made even narrower. This viral infection often starts as a common cold, which is then followed by a harsh, barking sound, especially at night. It is also...

IntroductionA pescatarian diet is the one that includes seafood and fish, but not any other types of animal meat. It can be termed as a meat-free diet. Pescatarians are very much similar to vegetarians. The only difference between the two is that a person who follows a pescatarian diet also eats...

What is anemia?Anemia occurs when there are low levels of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Red blood cells are the ones that carry oxygen all over the body. So when a person's RBC count is lower than normal, it means that there is not enough oxygen in the blood, causing symptoms of anemia, such...

IntroductionAlthough doctors have the best intentions, it does not always mean that they will perfectly recognize their patient’s greatest need. For this reason, patients also need to take an active role when it comes to communicating with their doctor.One of the best ways to make sure that...

Introduction Pyrexia is the medical term for fever, in which the human body temperature rises above the average normal (37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Pyrexia is one of the most common symptoms of numerous medical conditions.There are multiple factors can affect the normal body...