Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
A new study estimates that twice the amount previously estimated die from sepsis worldwide. Previous studies were limited to middle- and high-income countries where sepsis cases were treated at a hospital. This new study, however, included low-income countries and sepsis cases that occurred outside of a hospital. So, it’s not so much that the numbers…
It can be difficult to know exactly what you’re feeding your family these days. There are confusing food-labeling terms that are often mere marketing ploys rather than helpful tools. While labels like ‘reduced fat,’ ‘low calorie,’ and ‘low sugar’ may sound enticing, it oftentimes doesn’t mean the food is any healthier. Let’s take a look…
A new study is finding that an alarming number of young adults are winding up in the emergency room across the nation. And, this time, it’s not from e-cigarettes, it’s from e-scooters. These scooters have become quite popular over the last few years and, unfortunately, that means so have trips to the ER. One study…
With winter illnesses in full swing, Michigan has been touted as the second sickest state in the nation. This is leaving many parents of sick kids wondering, ‘Is my child contagious?’ For many families, it’s already been a tough winter. I know how easily kids can pass on germs firsthand just from experience with my…
While some health statistics seem to be getting worse each year, there’s some good news when it comes to cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society is calling the recent historic drop in cancer death rates ‘the biggest single-year drop ever.’ As a medical doctor, I see firsthand how devastating cancer can be to my patients…
RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common virus that is entering its peak season and it can be difficult to avoid. The Michigan Department of Health reports high activity in the South-East region. In fact, many of my son’s friends have come down with this very contagious virus. It is similar to the…
A new study has found a like between antibiotics prescribed to babies and allergies developed down the road. Researchers suspect the antibiotics may be having a negative effect on the microbiome, which is significant for a tiny human who has barely begun to grow. What we call the ‘microbiome’ are the millions of microorganisms that…
Love eating chili peppers? Well, it turns out they could cut down your risk of dying. But, like anything that sounds too good to be true, there’s a catch – you have to eat them on a regular basis. I’m a big fan of chili peppers myself. I like to eat jalapeños a couple of…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations for the first time in 12 years when it comes to autism diagnoses. Instead of waiting for formal evaluations, they are urging doctors to identify at-risk children as soon as possible. They would like doctors to begin checking for signs of autism at every well-baby visit…
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