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		<title><![CDATA[Understand Why Treatments For Some Cancers Haven't Advanced]]></title>
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DEAR DR ROACH: We're all amazed at the substantial advances in treating cancer in recent years. But are there certain cancers that science and medicine haven't had much success with? -- A.M.H.

ANSWER: I'm afraid so. Many cancers remain ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4080962</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Providing More Information About Repatha For Cholesterol]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 75-year-old woman who's in very good health. Since my early 50s, I've had issues with my cholesterol. My doctor has put me on several statins that caused very sore joints and muscle aches, to the point that I finally had to...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4080306</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Combination of BP Meds Can Be More Effective Than Just One]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 69-year-old woman who's been on different blood pressure medications for a very long time. I was on 20 mg of lisinopril and 5 mg of amlodipine for a while, but my blood pressure spiked to 190/100 mm Hg. My doctor then ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4079280</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cholesterol Suddenly Raises, Possibly Due To Personal Variation]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 74-year-old male in good health. My lab work has been pretty consistent over several years. My cholesterol level is always below 200 mg/dL with a high HDL (80 mg/dL). All of these results over the years have been done at ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4078326</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Tooth Extraction Presents A Risk For Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 79-year-old female who's in good health. I am 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, and I'm very active. I've been taking Prolia for the past two to three years for osteoporosis, which has since improved to osteopenia. Right ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4077349</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Using A Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device For Rheumatoid Arthritis]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I want to know what you think about vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), both the surgically implanted type as well as the external noninvasive device for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other indications. What kind of doctor does this? ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4074478</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Shingles Occurs In Vaccinated Woman For The Fourth Time]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a fully vaccinated 79-year-old woman getting a repeat case of shingles? This is actually my fourth time having it. My first occurrence of shingles was when I was 26 years old, and it was on my torso. The ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4073711</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Case Of A Symptomatic Mensical Tear Might Call For Surgery]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: About eight months ago, I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in my right knee. Over the course of six months, I received physical therapy and two cortisone shots and had fluid drained from my knee, but I still have pain when I ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4072687</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Man Considers Hyperbaric Oxygen For Post-Covid Symptoms]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is considering a hyperbaric chamber to see if it can possibly help him for possible post-COVID symptoms. He contracted COVID this past July, and his atrial fibrillation also started to act up at this time. He spent a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4071616</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[What Is The Correct Amount Of Water Humans Should Drink?]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Please write about the correct amount of water that people should drink. There's so much misinformation! -- E.N., MD

ANSWER: There is so much misinformation since a simple answer, like "more is always better," is easier than a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4070457</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Man Gets Diagnosed With PSC, Which Then Morphed Into Cancer]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR DR. ROACH: No parent should ever outlive their children. A couple of years ago, my son, who is now approaching 54 years young, was diagnosed with what I am told is an extremely rare illness called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Since ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4068003</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Skin Scratch Testing Reveals A False-Positive Peanut Allergy]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently underwent skin scratch testing for food allergies. I was shocked that among the positive findings was peanuts. I have eaten peanuts all of my life (I'm 55) and have never had any type of reaction to peanuts. I was ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4067336</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Borderline-Diabetic Browses Other Options For Drinking Caffeine]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 57 years old and love Pepsi, Coke, and unsweetened iced tea for the caffeine, which greatly improves my mood and gives me more energy. Unfortunately, I am borderline diabetic and get horrible kidney stones. I need a caffeine...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4066495</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Man Suffers From Tinnitus That Greatly Impacts His Quality Of Life]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has been suffering from tinnitus for a couple of years now. His primary care physician referred him to an audiologist. He isn't a candidate for a hearing aid and has basically been told that there is nothing he can do,...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4065484</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/14/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Weighing Whether A Nerve Block Is Right For A Case Of Arthritis]]></title>
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the problem? -- P.O.V.

ANSWER: Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common problem in middle-aged and older ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/keithroach/s-4064177</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/13/2026</pubDate>
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