Dr. Dana Murphy

09/09/2025

Everyone is talking about Astepro this week! With minimal risk and huge potential reward - this is a band wagon I'm happy to jump on. Just hope the manufacturer is ready for the demand or my fall allergy patients will not be happy! 🍂🍁🤧👃

RCT: Among 450 participants, Azelastine nasal spray was associated with a reduced incidence of lab-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 respiratory infections (2.2% compared to 6.7% with placebo). ja.ma/4lUgWos

09/09/2025

Any daily alcohol consumption is associated with certain cancers, and the risk of cancer increases with higher alcohol intake.

This JAMA Insights discusses the evidence related to the US Surgeon General’s Advisory on alcohol and cancer risk.

https://ja.ma/4nm65os

11/14/2024

The Forward Healthcare shut down is not very surprising to me, healthcare (especially primary care) is deeply personal and packaging it in shiny new technology simply cannot replace the human relationships involved.

Forward, a healthcare startup that raised $400 million to revolutionize primary care with AI-powered “doctor in a box”…

11/13/2024

When it comes to ordering biomarkers and assessing genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's a personalized approach makes all the difference. ✨

In a world of 15 minute appointments and patient portals, concierge medicine offers the ideal setting for these complex and proactive discussions and I'm so happy to be able to bring next level care like this to my patients. 🧠✅

Nature - Some researchers seek to establish a single abnormal result on a set of biomarker-based tests as sufficient to diagnose the disease.

11/13/2024

Interesting study on a poorly understood problem!

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Internal Medicine: Can vitamin K2 significantly reduce the frequency, duration, and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in the older population?

https://ja.ma/4e9Ovz1

06/28/2024

🧠 As the end of June approaches so does the end of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. 👩‍⚕️

🌿In recent years we have increasingly learned of the relevance of a test called ApoE4. 🧬🧬 People who have two copies of the ApoE4 gene are at 10x increased risk of developing Alzheimer's, and according to some experts "almost certain to develop" the disease"

Although not FDA approved, a blood test for ApoE4 is available and it can also be detected by well known over the counter genetic testing programs such as
Most of my patients have elected not to know their ApoE4 Status, but there are known modifiable risk factors and possibly some supplements (such as Choline and Omega-3's) that may turn out to make a difference for patients at increased risk.
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There are many facets of Alzheimer's disease undergoing research at this time, including new therapies within the last year and expecting approval later this year that show great promise.

If you would like to donate to these research efforts please consider making a gift to

06/27/2024

Since apparently it's World Microbiome Day - so much to come on this subject and the research surrounding it.

The body is host to an abundant diversity of microorganisms that play critical roles in maintaining human health.

A 2022 special issue of Science looked at our understanding of human microbiomes—and what remains to be discovered. https://scim.ag/7tF

06/27/2024

Researchers connecting pieces of the massive Alzheimer's puzzle are closer to slotting the next one in place, with yet another link between our guts and brain.

06/27/2024

No one is talking about this but we are increasingly closing in on the ability to diagnose Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia before obvious symptoms arrive.

As the number of people with dementia in the United States grows, many observers believe that diagnosis will have to happen in primary care. How can PCPs be prepared for this new and complex role?

Read the full Perspective by Nathaniel A. Chin, M.D., and Claire M. Erickson, Ph.D., M.P.A.: https://nej.md/3xhttzj

Hear more from Dr. Chin:

NEJM Audio Interview: Diagnosing Memory Disorders in Primary Care https://nej.md/3zjgU7a

Double Take video: Alzheimer’s Disease — Managing Stages of Dementia https://nej.md/49Ss6oF

06/27/2024

😎Happy International Sunglasses Day!
Make sure you sport those shades and protect your eyes! ☀️☀️🕶

06/26/2024

If only living longer was as easy as popping a pill or two each day.

06/24/2024

Pharmacy benefit managers are driving up drug costs for millions of people, employers and the government.