by Dr. Neravetla | Mar 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
“His blood pressure is very high,” complained a new nursing student to a kidney specialist (nephrologist) colleague while we were making rounds the other day. Before he or I could answer, the nurse in charge quickly replied, “What do you expect? He is a Black...
by Dr. Neravetla | Mar 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Let me introduce Dr. Siva Vemana, an internist in Springfield, Ohio and close family friend who has been my personal physician for many decades. Dr. Vemana was the main reason I ended up coming to Springfield Ohio, and despite many trials and tribulations the main...
by Dr. Neravetla | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Have you heard of white coat syndrome? The simple anxiety inherent in seeing a doctor can drive your blood pressure higher. Those of us in the medical arena see this commonly, which is why we encourage everybody—especially patients with high blood pressure—to record...
by Dr. Neravetla | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Will you lose weight by switching to diet soda or will you lose weight by losing the diet soda? Watch this video for a surprising answer. Since we started this journey to educate people about the dangers of adding salt to the food, the most common feedback I have...
by Dr. Neravetla | Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Some well-meaning colleagues and friends, especially those of African/Black American descent, have argued that Black America’s dismal state of health is entirely and solely due to poverty, crime, lack of medical facilities, and beliefs and attitudes. Indeed the...
