Should you take Paxlovid if you Test Positive?

We seem to have entered a new normal for COVID. COVID doesn’t seem to be leaving anytime soon, and people continue to get infected. However, symptoms are generally manageable …

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Advances in Weight Loss

Back in March, the New England Journal of Medicine reported on a ground-breaking study in the area of weight loss. The study showed that a medication called semaglutide used …

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It’s time to stop being afraid of COVID

I believe we have reached a new stage in the pandemic, a “new normal”, that will likely be with us for some time. Now, one of the things COVID …

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Ketamine Continues to Make Headlines as Treatment for Depression

A recent opinion piece in the New York Times recounts the story of Zoe Boyer, a patient who received ketamine infusions that greatly helped with her debilitating depression. While …

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Keep Your Lungs Healthy During COVID

While more people are getting vaccinated, and the cases finally seem to be going down; we are still in the middle of a pandemic, and COVID 19 will be …

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COVID 19 is real. It’s time to shut everything down.

While I am generally not an alarmist, cases of COVID19 continue to increase, including deaths. I have heard from colleagues in Seattle that things are already out of hand …

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New Treatment for Severe Depression

Depression is a serious medical disorder that affects many people, and increases the risk of suicide. Fortunately, most patients are able to be successfully treated with medication, therapy, or …

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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Many people have challenges with sleep: problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. While medications can be helpful, there are other things that can be done to help. One …

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The Budtender Will See You Now

I was very happy to help with this excellent piece in Politico called “The Budtender Will See You Now.” Journalist Rachel Roubein points out the complexity of getting recommendations …

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Saving Money on Prescriptions for Seniors

I will speaking tomorrow at a community event on how seniors can save money on prescriptions. With Americans spending approximately $1,200 a year on prescription medications, it’s no wonder this …

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Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP

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Should you take Paxlovid if you Test Positive?

Advances in Weight Loss

It’s time to stop being afraid of COVID

Ketamine Continues to Make Headlines as Treatment for Depression

Keep Your Lungs Healthy During COVID

COVID 19 is real. It’s time to shut everything down.

New Treatment for Severe Depression

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

The Budtender Will See You Now

Saving Money on Prescriptions for Seniors

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