by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Aug 23, 2021 | Allergies, Coronavirus vs Allergies, COVID-19
Jumping at the sound of a cough or reflexively ducking if someone looks like they’re about to sneeze in your direction may well be a sign of the times. COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, or coronavirus, has dominated the media for the last two years. Judging by the opinion...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Aug 16, 2021 | Better Balance
It’s well-known that older adults (over the age of 65) are at an increased risk of falling, and we don’t mean in love. Although toppling over might sound like a trivial issue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US has gathered some troubling data...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jul 28, 2021 | Deviated Septum
Not everything in this world is created equal. Some cuts of steak are superior to others, some whiskeys win awards and others don’t, and maybe one of your nostrils is just bigger than the other. About 80% of Americans have a nasal septum that isn’t quite centered. The...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jul 26, 2021 | COVID-19
According to the CDC, 62.2% of adults in Pennsylvania have been vaccinated (37.8% have not). The estimated rate of new cases among unvaccinated Pennsylvanians is significantly higher than the rate for those who are fully vaccinated. In fact, 98% of current...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jun 24, 2021 | OSA, Sleep Apnea
Earlier this year, a new treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Notably, this new device is designed to be used during waking hours rather than overnight during sleep. Obstructive Sleep...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | May 15, 2021 | Halitosis
While bad breath is not a common topic of conversation around the dining table, if you’ve ever been to a dinner party in close quarters you’ll know that it can be an unwelcome guest. It goes by several names, including halitosis, foetor oris, and oral malodor. The...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Apr 24, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Diabetes
Our ethnically diverse nation brings together a wonderful mix of differences – differences in cultures, cuisines, fashion, language – and also disease risk. People of a Hispanic background are known to be at a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease,...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Mar 22, 2021 | Immunizations & Vaccinations
How many people do you know who have recently passed away from smallpox? Probably none. When was the last time you needed to worry about catching polio? Probably never. It’s thanks to vaccinations that diseases like these have virtually been eradicated from developed...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Feb 24, 2021 | COVID Vaccines
If ever there were a noble new year’s resolution for 2021, successfully defeating the COVID-19 disease would have been it. Unfortunately, complete eradication of this global virus is not looking likely as the World Health Organization’s definition of disease...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Jan 31, 2021 | Vaping
E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, vape pens, mods, or the more technical term, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), were first invented in 2003 by a Chinese pharmacist. Fast-forward 17 years to where 3.6 million American middle and high school students...
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