Author: akinzer
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Dementia Prevention: It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Start
More than 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a figure expected to nearly triple by 2050, with 10 million new cases each year. Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability and dependency among older adults globally. It can be overwhelming for patients, families, and caregivers, with significant physical, emotional, and financial impacts….
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What Are Statins? Benefits, Side Effects, and Why They’re Essential for Your Health
Statins are a powerful tool in managing high cholesterol and preventing heart disease. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., statins can play a vital role by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This “bad” cholesterol contributes to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications. Some patients have concerns about statins,…
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Should You Take a Multivitamin?
Do you take a multivitamin every day? You’re not alone—about one in three Americans rely on them to meet their nutritional needs. But are they necessary? Multivitamins may not be necessary for most healthy adults who eat a balanced diet. Instead, focusing on nutrient-rich whole foods can provide all the vitamins and minerals your body…
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Patient Advocacy Corner 101: 10 Tips to Navigate Election Season
By: ARIEL J. WARDEN-JARRETT, MD, FAAFP It’s an election year. It is no secret that as a nation we seem politically divided, and more than ever before. It may surprise you that your response to “politics” can impact your health. During the last presidential election, I noticed that some of my patients developed high blood…
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MPCP Columbia Welcomes Justin Moy, DNP
Justin Moy, DNP is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Justin received both his Bachelors and Doctorate in Nursing degrees from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing. His specialty is Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, and his clinical interests include adult health, chronic disease management (especially diabetes), and preventative medicine. He is…
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MPCP Arnold Welcomes Leor Krichilsky, MD
Dr. Krichilsky is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She recently relocated from San Diego, CA, where she worked as a primary care physician for two years. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA., and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente San Diego Family Medicine…
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Strains, Sprains and Broken Bones
By: AKBER AHMAD, M.D. Imagine you’re walking the dog — you suddenly trip over a stone, fall and twist your ankle. You feel a sharp pain and your ankle starts to swell. You’re hurt, but is it a strain, sprain or broken bone? Should you apply ice, head to the emergency room, get an X-Ray?…
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MPCP Glen Burnie Welcomes Elizabeth MacNaught, CRNP
Ms. MacNaught is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Towson University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Drexel University. We welcome this bright, enthusiastic provider to our practice!
