Menon Medical Center

04/26/2025

In today's era of readily accessible and affordable CT scanning, it is increasingly important to acknowledge that indiscriminate utilization poses a significant and escalating health risk. Recalling to substitute ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging whenever feasible is a prudent cancer-prevention strategy.

High doses of ionizing radiation delivered by computed tomography (CT) scanners almost certainly raise lifetime cancer risk. Fifteen years ago,

04/19/2025

You don’t need to supplement with whey protein shakes!

Most people can get adequate protein without adding whey shakes and massive servings of meat to their plates.

04/18/2025

A patient posed a question regarding the potential link between the Covid vaccine and dementia, and the answer is that Covid infection, along with some other viral infections as referenced in this article, can cause dementia.

In prior studies, researchers have reported that infection with neurotropic herpesviruses — particularly herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella-zoster

04/18/2025

Another compelling reason to get vaccinated

Several large observational studies have linked herpes zoster (shingles) vaccination to lower risk for developing dementia (for both the original

04/13/2025

Little things that make a big difference

Easy everyday habits can help keep you sharp. And it’s never too late to start them.

04/02/2025

Interesting

A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.

03/08/2025

Some interesting sleep hygiene tips in here 

Tart cherry juice? Kiwi? Experts are still untangling how certain foods and diets may affect our sleep.

02/07/2025

I hope Bill Ackman can bring justice to patients wronged by UH.

01/30/2025

Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel for patients living with pain?

The drug, Journavx by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, blocks pain signals to the brain, making it nonaddictive.

12/19/2024

This is just the beginning…
Inappropriate use of Telehealth, and non physician providers.

The family of a 45-year-old California man who died after seeking care from Amazon One Medical sued the company, alleging it was “careless, reckless and negligent.”

12/09/2024

Celebrating our new digs.
We welcome you to
6010 Executive Blvd, Rockville, Maryland

12/08/2024

A must read for patients who constantly blame their physicians for the medical bills they receive. Instead, I urge you to discuss this with your local congressman.

As a doctor, I’ve been on both sides of frustrating health care debacles.