David Dunaief

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Medical Compass: Protect yourself from tick-bourne diseases Deer ticks aka blacklegged ticks typically carry Lyme disease.METRO photo The effects of Lyme disease can be debilitatingDr. David DunaiefWarm weather is imminent and, if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to enjoying more time outside this summer.  Summer’s arrival also means that tick season is in full swing, although “season” is becoming a misnomer when we refer to ticks.

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Medical Compass: Revisiting conventional wisdom for reducing fracture risk METRO photo Taking calcium may only help if you’re deficientBy David M. Dunaief, M.D.Dr. David DunaiefWe should all be concerned about osteoporosis risk. According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men will break at least one bone due to osteoporosis (1). Hip fractures are especially concerning, because they increase mortality risk dramatically.

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Medical Compass: Staying current with type 2 diabetes management strategies Fiber-rich foods, including whole grains, seeds and legumes, as well as some beverages, such as coffee and wine, contain measurable amounts of lignans. Stock photo Ozempic/Mounjaro don’t substitute for lifestyle changesDr. David DunaiefType 2 diabetes management knowledge is always evolving. Here, we will examine how some diabetes management myths hold up against recent research.

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Medical Compass: Steps you can take to protect your kidneys Kidney health. METRO photo Regular screening for CKD can help identify early stage kidney diseaseDr. David DunaiefIn last week’s article about chronic kidney disease (CKD), we learned that roughly 90 percent of U.S. adults who have CKD are not even aware they have it (1). How can this be? CKD can be asymptomatic in its early stages.

1 month ago | tbrnewsmedia.com | David Dunaief

Medical Compass: Tips for keeping your kidneys healthy METRO photo Dr. David DunaiefYour kidneys do far more than filter waste and fluid from your body. They maintain your blood’s health, help control your blood pressure, make red blood cells and vitamin D, and control your body’s acid levels. With all these functions relying on them, it’s crucial to keep them operating well. When kidney function degrades, you can experience hypertension or cardiovascular problems.