Dr. A. R. Scopelliti


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Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Loss and Car Accidents

As you are probably no doubt aware by now, my office spends much time dealing with patients who suffer with vertigo, dizziness, balance loss and dystonia. What you are probably not aware of is that many of these patients got that way in the first place as a result of being involved in a motor vehicular accident some time in the not too distant past, usually within five years or so. Nonfatal car... (posted by Dr. A. R. 3 years 94 days ago.)
Vertigo And Balance Problems; Screening For Appropriate Referral

With complaints of dizziness, vertigo or disequilibrium, symptoms can be the result of vestibular, neurologic, vascular, psychologic and even orthopedic pathology. As such, it is not always clear which specialty is appropriate for referral. In this age of cost awareness and effectiveness, the primary care physician must make important decisions as to the appropriateness and... (posted by Dr. A. R. 3 years 94 days ago.)
Against Logic There Is No Armor Like Ignorance.

Quoted from Laurence J. Peter, US educator & writer (1919 - 1988), one must wonder if he somehow anticipated our current healthcare system. We are living in an age where it is deemed ok to suggest prescription drugs on TV which can cure all of your woes, despite all of those nasty side effects, which don't appear to be really significant anyway as the girl on TV is throwing rose petals during the part about... (posted by Dr. A. R. 3 years 94 days ago.)