Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal A friend of mine is (surprise!) a runner, and as he’s aged, his knees have grown creakier and more painful. When I asked him if he […]
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Bodywork: The latest news about weight-loss drugs
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I’ve seen a lot of headlines recently about the new generation of weight-loss drugs. Now that their use is becoming more widespread, what are we learning […]
Bodywork: Understanding Sjögren’s, an autoimmune disease on the rise
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I read recently that many autoimmune illnesses, including Sjögren’s disease, are becoming more common. What is Sjögren’s, and why is it on the rise? Dr. James […]
Bodywork: When the heart races following Covid
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Not long ago, a friend, who is otherwise healthy, recovered from Covid. However, after he was seemingly better, he’s had periodic episodes of his heart beating […]
Bodywork: Do neti pots bring nasal relief?
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal At this time of year, many people suffer from sinus inflammation, congestion and various respiratory infections. Can rinsing your sinuses with saltwater using a neti pot […]
Bodywork: When to take Paxlovid for Covid-19
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal With the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases prompted by the JN.1 variant, I’ve wondered how effective Paxlovid is in treating these cases, especially in older people. […]
