Wegovy: Pioneering a New Frontier in Heart Health

In the ever-evolving realm of medicine, breakthroughs often come when least expected, ushering in hope and new possibilities. Enter Wegovy, a medication initially hailed for its remarkable efficacy in …

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Lifespan in the US is on the Decline for the First Time

In recent years, there has been a concerning trend in the United States that has caught the attention of healthcare professionals and policymakers alike: a decline in life expectancy. …

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Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Ketamine-Based Therapies: Lessons from Matthew Perry’s Tragic Story

The recent passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry has once again brought attention to the complexities surrounding the use of ketamine and ketamine-based therapies in mental health treatment. Perry’s …

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Why you may not have heard about Spravato

Depression is a serious medical disorder that affects nearly 1 in 10 US adults. While most patients can be successfully treated with medication, therapy, or both; at least one …

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Spravato Beats Quetiapine in a New Study

A new study from the New England Journal of Medicine has found that Spravato, an esketamine nasal spray prescribed for treatment-resistant depression, is more effective on patients than a …

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You don’t have to "pace" with Long COVID

Today’s Washington Post has an article about how people are managing Long COVID by simply reducing their daily activities by “pacing” themselves. According to the article: Pacing is an …

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Long COVID Gut Connection

Long COVID, long-haul COVID, post-acute COVID-19, post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection (PASC), long-term effects of COVID, and chronic COVID- these are all names for a condition that affects …

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Coughs after colds appear worse after COVID

My practice is small, but I still see enough patients to be able to observe things that might be happening in the general population. For example, when my patients …

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What is a GLP-1?

GLP-1 analogues like Ozempic and Mounjaro have received a lot of attention because of recent data that shows they are able to help both diabetics and non-diabetics lose weight. …

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What it’s like to be a COVID long-hauler

Bethesda Magazine recently had an important article called “What it’s like to be a COVID long-hauler.” The articlel describes the stories of several local residents who were once very …

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Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP

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Wegovy: Pioneering a New Frontier in Heart Health

Lifespan in the US is on the Decline for the First Time

Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Ketamine-Based Therapies: Lessons from Matthew Perry’s Tragic Story

Why you may not have heard about Spravato

Spravato Beats Quetiapine in a New Study

You don’t have to "pace" with Long COVID

Long COVID Gut Connection

Coughs after colds appear worse after COVID

What is a GLP-1?

What it’s like to be a COVID long-hauler

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