Author: Trudy
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Headaches: When to Call the Doctor
By: TRANG M. PHAM, M.D. Headaches are our most common form of pain and a major reason for trips to the doctor. While most headaches are just a temporary nuisance, sometimes they can warn you about a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. Causes of headaches Headaches happen when nerve endings in your body…
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Flu, Covid-19, RSV: Which vaccines do you need?
By: RAFEENA BACCHUS, M.D. As fall arrives, it’s not just time for cozy sweaters and holiday preparations—it’s also a critical time to think about seasonal health protection. This year, the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccines are essential tools to keep you and your loved ones safe. At Maryland Primary Care Physicians (MPCP),…
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10 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Aren’t Good for You
By: OLADUNNI FILANI, MD Even though food companies market many foods and beverages as “healthy,” some may not be nutritious choices. Many are packed with sugar, salt and other ingredients that can impact your health. Here are 10 popular foods widely viewed as “healthy” that are actually not good for you. Veggie chips: “Veggie” may…
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Patient Advocacy Corner: Ready? Set? Go!
By: Ariel J. Warden-Jarrett, MD, FAAFP Healthcare policy seems like a game of hide and seek. This is frustrating to patients and providers, as it seems like the game is rigged for the insurance company to always win. Patient advocacy helps to level the playing ground and happens to be one of my passions. As…
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Move Over Lyme Disease, Here Comes Babesiosis
By: TIMOTHY KLEPPER, M.D. Tick season is here, and we’re hearing the usual warnings about Lyme disease. But due to a mild winter and spreading tick population, there’s a new threat to watch out for: babesiosis (bah-bee-see-oh-sis). Both Lyme disease and babesiosis are parasitic diseases carried by deer ticks, also called black-legged ticks. The CDC…
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Telemedicine vs. Office Visits: Which One Do You Need?
By: STEPHANIE MCKENNEY GROFF, D.O. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, MPCP has expanded our telemedicine services to give more people access to safe, convenient healthcare. Many of our patients have come to appreciate telemedicine as an alternative to office visits, receiving care in the privacy of their homes. The American Academy of Family…
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MPCP Pasadena Welcomes Vivian Duru, PA-C
Ms. Duru is certified by NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She received her Master of Medical Science degree from Saint Francis University, and her Physician Assistant Certification from Anne Arundel Community. We welcome this bright, enthusiastic provider to our practice!
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Spring-clean Your Way to Better Health
By: ARLENE CABRERA, FNP-C Spring-cleaning is a good way to greet the arrival of warm weather after being cooped up indoors for months. It’s a time to declutter and purge, but it also has real health benefits, from boosting your immune system to reducing stress. Before you pick up a broom, see how making your…
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Telemedicine: Fast, Convenient Care
By: ARIEL WARDEN-JARRETT, M.D., FAAFP, Clinical Director, After Hours Telemedicine At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, MPCP expanded our telemedicine services to give more patients access to safe healthcare. Since then, many of our patients have come to appreciate telemedicine as a fast, convenient alternative to office visits. Telemedicine allows you and your provider…