Medical Articles
The practice of medicine has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Now patients are much more involved in their medical care and many doctors, including Dr. Friedman, are in favor of patients being educated about their medical care. Therefore, when you see Dr. Friedman, you will get a dictation that summarizes your history and […]
Recently there has been an increased awareness of the poor health of many former NFL players. The world was saddened by the suicide of Junior Seau on May 2, 2012, which follows the suicides of other former players, including Dave Duerson and Mike Current.
Optimizing Thyroid Hormone Replacement Dr. Friedman optimizes thyroid hormone replacement in all his patients. He bases this on 4 factors: patient’s history with thyroid medicines, symptoms, the patient’s thyroid function tests, and side effect profile. Choosing the Right Thyroid Medication The first issue is what thyroid medicine is the patient on? Dr. Friedman gives various […]
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is a well-known condition; in contrast, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is a less appreciated but still important endocrine problem. Recent reports found that mild or subclinical hyperthyroidism, in which the thyroid hormones, T4 and T3 are normal, but the pituitary hormone, TSH, is suppressed, may cause symptoms including fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, shortness of […]
Stress is increasing in American society at an alarming rate. Almost every patient who comes to see me is experiencing some kind of stress...
