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David Katzman, MD Jennifer DeLaney, MD Jacqueline Fairchild, MD Scott Groesch, MD
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Reminder: Vaccine Clinic Thursday, March 12 |
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There are still appointments available for next week's vaccine clinic. If you are due for a dose of pneumonia, RSV, shingles, covid or flu, please sign up below. If you are signing up for an RSV shot, please reach out to our office for a prescription. If you are unsure whether you need one of these vaccines, we are happy to look this up for you.
To sign up, please click on the date below and enter all necessary information:
(Your appointment will be at our office, not at Ladue Pharmacy.)
Since Ladue Pharmacy manages the vaccine clinic schedule, please reach out to their office at 314-993-4031 if you need to cancel or change your appointment.
If you are in need of a vaccine but next week does not work with your schedule, these dates are also available:
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Ways to Avoid the ER
David Katzman, MD |
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I often chat with the emergency room doctors about common accidents they see among otherwise healthy people. Here are some of their suggestions to avoid injuries:
- Do not use your phone while driving or walking
- Slow down when peeling an avocado or slicing a bagel - do nut cut in a rush
- Never wear Crocs when it is snowing or icy outside (no support or traction)
- Avoid ladders, leave it to the professionals
- Do not forget about eye wear when working outside
- Always wear a helmet when moving on wheels or skis
- Do not approach or pet strange dogs
Hopefully by keeping these precautions in mind, you will spare yourself some pain, frustration, and the expense of an ER visit. Stay safe out there!
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Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
Jennifer DeLaney, MD |
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There have been some exciting developments in Alzheimer's disease treatment in the last 2.5 years. Two new medications have been developed to help remove the amyloid plaques in the brain that contribute to brain atrophy (shrinkage) and memory loss in Alzheimer’s. These infusion drugs slow the progression of Alzheimer's by about 30%. They have also been found to prevent decline in some patients with early symptoms of memory loss (Mild Cognitive Impairment).
Given these drugs work best in people with mild memory loss, it is important to address any memory concerns you have with us. We can do a memory test in the office and draw blood to look for elevated amyloid and tau (the proteins that accumulate in the brain in Alzheimer’s). In patients who have positive results, or appear to have signs and symptoms, we would then follow up with more extensive blood tests and scans to determine an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The new infusion treatments do carry some risks such as hemorrhages and swelling in the brain, although fortunately most of these reported cases have not caused serious complications. Certain people who are at higher risk for these complications, however, are not a candidate for these infusions. This includes people with recent stroke, previous hemorrhages in the brain, or people who have 2 copies of Apo E4 on genetic testing. As with any treatment, a thorough discussion with your doctor will help decide if these treatments would be right for you or your loved one.
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Please note: Our office will be lightly staffed on Friday, March 20, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. due to mandatory OSHA training for our employees. Please plan accordingly for any urgent needs.
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