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Men and Osteoporosis. It’s Real, and Might Affect You!
To all men over age 50: At your next annual physical checkup visit, ask your doctor to check your height. If you have lost about one inch or more in the past year, you may have male osteoporosis, and is … Continue reading
Main Line Rheumatology News
Main Line Rheumatology is more mobile! Our improved mobile website now makes it easier for you to be well informed, every day! Read all about our doctors, get office information, learn more about diseases we treat, read about us in … Continue reading
Can Stem Cells Regenerate Damaged Cartilage in Osteoporosis?
If you have arthritis, you know about the term “bone on bone”. We tell patients that you cannot grow new cartilage once it is destroyed, whether from over or repetitive use, the natural aging process, or injury. Stories about stem … Continue reading
Gary V. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACR Awarded 2018 Rheumatologist of the Year by The Arthritis Foundation
Gary V. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACR, Chief of Rheumatology, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA received the 2018 Rheumatologist of the Year Award from The Arthritis Foundation. He is pictured with Holly Maddams, Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation, Eastern PA. Dr. … Continue reading
If Gout is a Disease of the Rich, Why Do I Have It?
Gout is a disease that has literally been known to man, since antiquity. Gout was historically known as “the disease of kings” or “rich man’s disease” especially during the Depression, because it was thought to be caused by a “rich” … Continue reading
Why are my Prescription Bills so Ridiculously High?
Drug costs continue to rise and Americans continue to feel the pain in their wallets. A nationally representative Consumer Reports survey of almost 1,200 adults who currently take a prescription drug, found that high costs are forcing people to cut … Continue reading
Oh My Aching Back!
As rheumatologists, how many times a week do you think we see patients in our office, and the first words we hear are, “Oh, my aching back!” or “My back went out, and I have no idea what I did.” … Continue reading
Why Am I Height Challenged?
Everybody wants to maintain optimal height during their adult lifetime. But height loss is a common part of the aging process. We may notice tall elderly people with great posture, but unfortunately, they are a distinct minority. There are two … Continue reading
