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Is Dr. Google Smarter Than My Doctor?

Most patients who are curious and comfortable using the internet, often go to Google to check out information that their doctor gave them during an office visit. Is Dr. Google always dependable or useful? Sometimes. While online, patients visit websites, … Continue reading →

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We Win Awards!

Main Line Rheumatology’s Gary V. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACR and Thomas Harder, MD have been named 2018 “Top Doctors” by Philadelphia Magazine and Main Line Today Magazine. Also Amy Lundholm, DO was named a 2018 “Top Doctor” by Main Line Today Magazine. Dr Gordon … Continue reading →

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Most joint manipulations aren’t dangerous, but one rare complication can result in serious injury.
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Is It Safe to Get Your Neck Manipulated by a Chiropractor?

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Most joint manipulations aren’t dangerous, but one rare complication can result in serious injury.

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Exercises to increase your bone density.
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Declines in muscle and bone strength start earlier than you might think. Build a smart workout habit now.
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5 Exercises to Keep an Aging Body Strong and Fit

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Declines in muscle and bone strength start earlier than you might think. Build a smart workout habit now.

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Although this article does not mention the biologic arthritis drugs, they are also terribly expensive as many of our patients know. Costs of the brand products i.e Humira without insurance are around $80,000 per year. The biologic biosimilars (think generic) are between 50-70% of the cost of the brand drugs- still out of everyone's price range without insurance.
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The Medicine Is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It

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A wave of new treatments have cured devastating diseases. When the costs are too much, even for the insured, patients hunt for other ways to pay.

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“Collectively, these represent substantial out-of-pocket cost savings, especially for those who use expensive drugs,” said Juliette Cubanski, deputy director of the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Medicare policy program.

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Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans

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Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.

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The Mediterranean Diet really is that good for you, here’s why.
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The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Here’s Why.

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It has become the bedrock of virtuous eating. Experts answer common questions about how it leads to better health.

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How simple exercises may save your lower back.

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How Simple Exercises May Save Your Lower Back

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Back pain is common and complicated. But altering your workout to build control and stability can help prevent it.

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Rheumatoid arthritis might have a new culprit: bacteria in the gut!

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Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide.

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Unfortunately, Medicare Advantage does not fully cover many of the drugs used in a rheumatology practice particularly for drugs that are given by injection or infusion. Check out the coverage carefully before you sign up. Read more here; www.nytimes.com/2022/11/05/health/medicare-seniors-health.html ... See MoreSee Less

Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare?

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It’s annual enrollment season once again. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two approaches to health insurance.

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Pictured here are doctors Gary V. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACR, Tanya Allawh, DO, and Deborah Chandler (chair) at this year’s Arthritis Foundation fundraiser. The event raised money for research and summer camp opportunities for children who suffer from juvenile inflammatory arthritis. The Global research award given to Dr. Drew Weissman, MD, PhD for his work creating the mRNA template for the Covid vaccines. ... See MoreSee Less

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World Osteoporosis Day - WOD, marked on October 20 each year, a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases.
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Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’. It is a condition where bones become thin and lose their strength as they become less dense and their quality is reduced. This can lead to broken bones, which cause pain and disability. Broken bones due to osteoporosis can be life-changing, with a serious impact on quality of life, mobility, and independence. Osteoporosis is often called the ‘silent disease’ because most people don’t know they have the disorder until they break a bone after a minor fall or bump (known as a fragility fracture).
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$Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’. It is a condition where bones become thin and lose their strength as they become less dense and their quality is reduced. This can lead to broken bones, which cause pain and disability. Broken bones due to osteoporosis can be life-changing, with a serious impact on quality of life, mobility, and independence. Osteoporosis is often called the ‘silent disease’ because most people don’t know they have the disorder until they break a bone after a minor fall or bump (known as a fragility fracture). #arthritis #rheumatology #osteoporosis #worldosteoporosisday #rheumatologist #topdoctors$

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Bones, like muscles, get stronger when you use them. Exercise helps build bone in children and teens as they grow, and helps maintain bone in adults. At any age, the best types of exercises for bone health are weight-bearing and muscle strengthening. Lift, push, run, jump, and ‘step’ your way up to stronger bones! Overall, most people should aim to exercise for 30 to 40 minutes three to four times each week, with weight-bearing and resistance exercises in the program. People with osteoporosis benefit from a targeted exercise plan which also includes exercises to improve balance and posture. Exercise should be tailored to your situation and abilities. Targeted exercise plays a crucial role in rehabilitation post-fracture, helping to reduce pain, improve physical function, and improve quality of life; Physiotherapists can give expert advice and develop tailored exercise regimens post-fracture.
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$Bones, like muscles, get stronger when you use them. Exercise helps build bone in children and teens as they grow, and helps maintain bone in adults. At any age, the best types of exercises for bone health are weight-bearing and muscle strengthening. Lift, push, run, jump, and ‘step’ your way up to stronger bones! Overall, most people should aim to exercise for 30 to 40 minutes three to four times each week, with weight-bearing and resistance exercises in the program. People with osteoporosis benefit from a targeted exercise plan which also includes exercises to improve balance and posture. Exercise should be tailored to your situation and abilities. Targeted exercise plays a crucial role in rehabilitation post-fracture, helping to reduce pain, improve physical function, and improve quality of life; Physiotherapists can give expert advice and develop tailored exercise regimens post-fracture. #osteoporosis #topdoctors #rheumatology #rheumatologist #worldosteoporosisday #arthritis$

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Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will sustain a fragility fracture due to osteoporosis in their remaining lifetimes. By 2050, the worldwide incidence of hip fracture in men is projected to increase by 310% and by 240% in women compared to 1990. Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporosis fracture every 3 seconds. Based on the WHO definition of osteoporosis, it is estimated that approximately 500 million men and women worldwide may be affected.
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$Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will sustain a fragility fracture due to osteoporosis in their remaining lifetimes. By 2050, the worldwide incidence of hip fracture in men is projected to increase by 310% and by 240% in women compared to 1990. Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporosis fracture every 3 seconds. Based on the WHO definition of osteoporosis, it is estimated that approximately 500 million men and women worldwide may be affected. #worldosteoporosisday #wof #rheumatologist #osteoporosis #rheumatology #topdoctors$