Marcia E. Kling, MD

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!
Candy and treat safety
Check all candy: All treats should be inspected by an adult before they are eaten.
Discard suspicious items: Throw away any candy that is unwrapped, homemade, or has a torn package.
Don't eat choking hazards: Avoid giving young children small, hard candies or gum.

Be safe have fun

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10/29/2025

I’m currently accepting new patients at my MDVIP-affiliated family practice. I’d love to invite you for a complimentary personal meeting to introduce our staff and explain how our practice stands out from traditional care and can benefit you and your family."
586-254-2534

10/23/2025

It is almost that time a year!
Whatever it is you do for fun, make sure you are fit and healthy to help mitigate or lessen the impact of potential of injuries...

10/11/2025

10/06/2025

Each year, I have patients catch the flu. Some bounce back after a week, while others end up hospitalized for several weeks. Of course, having a heart or lung condition can cause complications. But a weaker immune system can also lead to life-threatening issues. You can try lowering your risk of serious flu illness by boosting your T-cells. Here’s what you need to know.

It’s common for people to experience the flu differently. In some people, the flu triggers strong cold-like symptoms, while other people develop life-threatening issues. Influenza is a virus responsible for about 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations and 35,000 dea...

10/04/2025

Most cancer cases have a higher survival rate when they’re detected early. However, there are more than 200 types of cancer, and only five have early screenings. As a result, more than 50 percent of cancers are diagnosed in an advanced stage. A new type of test may change this dynamic. Called liquid biopsies, these multi-cancer early detection tests may help fill the gaps left by the five standard cancer screenings. They may also be combined with those standard screenings to provide a more comprehensive approach to early detection. If you’re curious about this test, let’s talk at your next appointment.

For most people, the thought of having cancer provokes feelings of fear and dread. It can be a cruel, grueling disease that affects millions of Americans. Just last year there were 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. And statistics suggest that one in two American men and one in three Ameri...

10/02/2025

October is usually a month of great walking weather. However, if you’re walking in the brush or in the woods, your exercise may raise your risk for Lyme disease. Most people who have Lyme disease recover in a few weeks. However, some patients develop long-term Lyme disease, which is a lot more complicated. Let me know if you think you have a tick bite. Here’s more on long-term Lyme disease.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/long-term-lyme-disease-associated-particular-bacterial-strain

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Ticks are known for causing a wide range of illnesses, with the most common being Lyme disease - a bacterial illness that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are about 475,000 new cases of Lyme disease each...

09/25/2025

Alcohol consumption can affect medications, weight and overall health, which is why I commonly ask my patients how much alcohol they drink. However, answering this question is more difficult than it seems; many factors are involved. If you’d like to understand how much you’re really drinking, here’s what you need to know.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/how-much-alcohol-are-you-really-drinking


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Many people are unaware of the health effects of alcohol on the body. Educate yourself on how much alcohol you are really drinking and one drink consists of.