June Newsletter: Circumcision

Circumcision  a surgical procedure, simple in technique, but extremely complex in context.       June is Men’s Health Month- a time to cherish the health of our fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers.  On this day, I want to highlight an important, albeit sensitive...

April Newsletter: Smart Phone Addiction

Our Addiction to Smartphones by Nasimeh Yazdani, M.D. As some of you know, I have been away for three weeks visiting family in Iran.  I left my iPhone 6 on the plane ride there and never received it back.  The shock of loosing my phone left me in a daze for the next...
Sleep: What You Need To Know

Sleep: What You Need To Know

One of the highlights of the physical examination is the exploration of my patient’s sleep pattern. As a general rule, sleep is extremely unlikely to be organically deranged, but very easily altered by our unhealthy habits. An extra cup of coffee late in the...