What a difference a week makes. The latest numbers, as of this writing indicate that over 24,000 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the US, with over half of those in New York State. 288 Americans have died from infection with the coronavirus. These numbers are growing every day, in part due to the […]
As the COVID-19 virus pandemic progresses, we are gaining new information on a daily basis and the situation is constantly changing. There is a lot of information available on the internet and social media and it can be confusing and frightening indeed. Perhaps the best site for up to date and accurate information is the […]
It can be an enormous struggle to take and keep weight off. Now, more than a month into 2020, many of us have been frustrated that our New Year’s resolutions have eluded us. Like that song in your head that you just can’t get rid of, we are reminded of those few extra holiday pounds […]
Hashimoto’s Disease (autoimmune thyroiditis) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, occurring in 4-10% of the US population. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become chronically inflamed, leading to malfunction. It is also the most common autoimmune disorder in adults. Those affected have an increased risk of […]
Painful arthritis of the hip and knee is a common cause of disability. Over 30 million Americans struggle with osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. 14 million people have knee arthritis, half of whom are under age 65. Symptomatic hip arthritis affects about 2.4% of the population. Despite these impressive numbers, the traditional treatment […]
In our practice, we have been providing FDA approved intravenous therapies for immunologic and autoimmune disorders since 1999 when Remicade (infliximab), one of the original “biologics” was approved for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Since then, numerous additional biologic agents and advanced therapies have been made available for chronic conditions including Systemic Lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, […]
Preventive strategies to achieve optimal health. Is it normal to age and develop disease? According to the Center for Disease Control ( CDC), chronic diseases affect approximately 150 million Americans. Do you realize that 6 in 10 US adults have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 suffer from at least two or more incurable and […]
Dr. David Lans was asked for his insight into the connection between arthritis and depression in a recent article on the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s arthritis-focused website, creakeyjoints.org. Read the full article here… As anyone with arthritis understands, it’s not just a “joints” condition — the pain affects your whole life, including your mental health. […]
In March of 2019, Dr. Lans presented a webinar on Peptide Therapy where he explained peptides, how they work in the body, and their potential benefits. Peptide therapy may help to improved sleep cycle, hormone production, brain function, and production of inflammatory mediators, Peptides can also be utilized and applied in the treatment of injuries, with […]
We often think of estrogen as “the female hormone” but that is not really true. Both men and women make estrogens and depend on them for many physiologic functions. Estrogen receptors are distributed widely throughout our bodies. They have a major impact on the reproductive organs but also influence the brain, immune, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and […]
