Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

HAS THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET HELPED OR HARMED THE WAY PATIENTS SEEK CARE? This issue has two sides: patients are now much better informed, but sometimes patients focus on incorrect information. STAYING HYDRATED IS OBVIOUSLY IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEALTH. WITH SO MANY WATER CHOICES (MINERAL, SPRING, SPARKLING, FILTERED, ALKALINE, PURIFIED, TAP), ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES YOU WOULD RECOMMEND? The key is to stay hydrated in general. Tap water is fine for this. #1 PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 50’S REGARDING YOUR SPECIALTY? Stay active and learn to manage stress in your life. WHAT FORTHCOMING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN YOUR AREA OF SPECIALTY ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THAT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE PATIENTS? I am excited about technological advancements in robotic surgery. This has revolutionized the removal of pituitary and adrenal tumors, with minimal risk of complications and much less recovery time than with open procedures. YOUR THOUGHTS ON UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE IN SIX WORDS OR LESS: I think it would be great. STUDYING MEDICINE THEN VS. NOW: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? I think there are many more healthcare career options available to young people today. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME 25 YEARS AND GIVE YOURSELF ONE PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would tell my younger self to try to maintain a better work-life balance, as I always struggled with working too much. COMPLETE YOUR OWN ENDING TO THE OLD SAYING, “AN APPLE A DAY…” An apple a day won’t keep the doctor away, but it is a healthy habit anyway. ARTIST WHOSE MUSIC WE’D HEAR THE MOST IN YOUR WAITING ROOM: Anything classical.

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