by Efrain Gonzalez M.D. | Dec 1, 2016 | Efrain Gonzalez
Dementia is a term most commonly associated with the elderly, but there is evidence that the incidence of this disease is on the decline. The reasons for this decline are not yet clear; research is still being performed to better understand potential risk factors for...
by Efrain Gonzalez M.D. | Sep 16, 2016 | Efrain Gonzalez
Is sugar the culprit behind the obesity epidemic in America? Maybe it’s not solely responsible, but a glance towards the past reveals that the collective approach to diet— and where we assign blame for chronic ailments like heart disease and diabetes— has been wrong...
by Efrain Gonzalez M.D. | Aug 25, 2016 | Efrain Gonzalez
The Zika virus has found its way to the continental United States. Florida is experiencing its own outbreak at the moment, although it is a bit too early to tell how rapidly or widely it will spread. According to NPR, there are only 37 cases reported as of late...
by Efrain Gonzalez M.D. | Jul 20, 2016 | Efrain Gonzalez, Medicine
From kissing to touching our phones, there are many everyday practices that result in the exchange of germs. The go-to answer is of course to wash our hands with soap and water, but how well does soap really work? To figure this out, we need to learn how soap works....
by Efrain Gonzalez M.D. | Jun 8, 2016 | Efrain Gonzalez
Hospital-related errors are the third leading cause of death, according to a revealing study from earlier this year. As uncomfortable as that may be, the numbers don’t lie. So what puts hospital care in such a precarious situation? Listen— One way to cut medical...
by Efrain Gonzalez M.D. | Apr 28, 2016 | Efrain Gonzalez
Artificial intelligence may still seem foreign to some people, but IBM is determined to make it the future of healthcare, reports ZDNet. Since their AI Program, Watson, defeated human opponents on the game show Jeopardy!, the tech giant has funneled resources into...
