Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with bursitis on my left hip, and my pain management doctor says she can give me an injection to help. I had one last year by an orthopedist. The pain management ...

My wife was recently diagnosed with spinal osteoporosis, and her doctor suggested a yearly shot of zoledronic acid. Her insurance already approved it. She is checking the side effects, which showed a ...

Spinal injections to treat back pain are typically safe. However, side effects can occur, such as bleeding, infection, increased pain, headache, and more. Doctors may suggest spinal injections to ...

The primary factor behind diabetes is that your body may not make enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or it fails to respond to the insulin your pancreas releases, which is known as insulin resistance ...

Over the last few years, I have watched with a blend of amazement and grave concern as an odd phenomenon has unfolded against the backdrop of our nation’s opioid crisis: Despite the clear need to ...

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