Category: Ask A Doctor
Sjögren Syndrome: What Is It, Who Gets It, And How Is It Treated?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Sjögren syndrome (pronounced as SHOW-grin) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease occurs when your body’s immune [Read More…]
Ensuring A Meaningful Life
by Marel Ver, MD We have a natural fear and aversion to talking about death and dying. The reality, however, is that we, and our [Read More…]
Diabetes Technology: Modernizing Diabetes Care
by Dr. Anna Melissa Lo In recent years, technological advancements have reshaped the landscape of healthcare, and one area where these innovations have made a [Read More…]
Suicide: It’s Time We Start Talking About It
by Jay Valdez, Psy. D. As a psychologist, I want to bring attention to an important mental health crisis affecting our community: Suicide. The American [Read More…]
Diverticulitis
by Jon Avery Go, MD Diverticulosis is a condition where small, bulging pouches or sacs, called diverticula, form in the lining of the large intestine, [Read More…]
The Weighty Issue Of Obesity
by Anna Lo, MD Obesity is a major health problem worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, in 2016 an estimated 1.9 billion adults were [Read More…]
What You Need To Know About Shingles
by Rainier Dennis D. Bautista, MD Shingles or Herpes Zoster is a disease of the skin and nerves caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is [Read More…]
Mom Fell And Broke Her Hip – Now What?!
by Marel Ver, MD In 2016, I wrote a Hawaii Filipino Chronicle article about falls being the number one killer in Hawaii’s older population. As [Read More…]
Dental Impants and Teeth Fixing
by Dr. Michael Dang Dental implants are a modern and effective way to replace missing teeth and restore the function and beauty of your mouth. [Read More…]
Confessions of a Surgeon New Mom
by Dr. Marvel Ver It took many years of schooling and training to achieve success in my current career as a general surgeon. Additionally, many [Read More…]
